Today, Michael Heinrich sat down with Adam Conner of Authentic Avenue to learn more about how health makes wealth, as well as about ways to find your own wellbeing, including meditation and a particularly unique purposeful pause. Listen to the podcast below: Original content can be found on the Authentic Avenue page. […]
It’s been proven that what we eat has a greater impact on overall health and well being that any other factor, including physical exercise. So why is it that most benefit programs start with gym memberships? When it comes to healthy eating at work, employees at most companies are hindered by limited choices and poor […]
“There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by myself.” – Brian Andreas Traditionally, September brings a breath of fresh air, as the intensity of summer’s heat gives way to chilly mornings, nature changes her attire, shedding the bright […]
At garten our mission is to EMPOWER people to live healthy and blissful lives. Some experience our mission through our healthy snacks and lunch offerings. Our CEO and founder Michael Heinrich believes that living a healthy and blissful life involves more than simply nutrition choices, to function in a healthy and blissful state, we must […]
Wellness trends have increased considerably in the past few years: new technology to keep track of activity, virtual trainers and flashy in-home fitness equipment, plant-based diets, meditation, the list goes on. Corporations are also jumping on the bandwagon by offering a variety of perks and benefits to ensure the well-being of their employees. What continues […]
Most companies rely on external vendors to fulfill a variety of corporate needs, especially when certain expertise is required. But expertise shouldn’t be the only requirement to hire a vendor. Paying attention to shared corporate values may be, in fact, one of the most important qualifications to look for when selecting a vendor. Corporate values […]
In the past few years, free food at work has become very popular, even the norm in some areas. In their 2018 Employee Benefits research, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reported that 32% of companies offered food and beverages in the workplace —an increase of 20% when compared to 2014. It’s no longer […]
A 2018 study, of employees across the U.S., conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the foods typically found at the office contain high amounts of sodium, refined grains, very little whole grains, and fruit. The analysis of the study also suggested employers should have a bigger responsibility; “workplaces can […]
There are several reasons to let the experts manage your office kitchen. One of them is how the kitchen is designed to optimize your space. We take every detail into consideration. Our process includes: Traffic flow: When a company is in hyper-growth, employee headcount increases rapidly and so does kitchen usage. For example, the flow […]
This is the last of 3 posts on Best Approaches to Workplace Wellness. Hopefully you have read Part 1: Make Healthy Snacks a Benefit and Part 2: Allow Wellness Customization already. Poor nutrition directly correlates to the three biggest health epidemics in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), per-year absenteeism […]