Ryan Carson of Portland tech company Treehouse works 32 hours weekly, resulting in a four day workweek. His unique work schedule prioritizes his...
Commentary – Short Work Weeks, Unlimited Vacation, and More
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Is Sleep Helping or Hurting Your Performance?
I have always known that when I get a solid 8-9 hours of sleep, I feel better and am more productive; yet I was surprised to learn about the...
Xenium Participates on Panel at the 2014 AHA Worksite Wellness Summit
On September 17, the American Heart Association of Greater Portland and SW Washington hosted the annual Worksite Wellness Summit at the Oregon...
How Mindfulness May Give You the Competitive Edge
In our high-speed world, unlimited access to technology and attempts to multi-task have made it increasingly difficult for us to focus and be fully...
The Formula for Happiness in the Workplace
In one of the most viewed TED talks, Shawn Achor, an advocate of positive psychology and researcher who spent 12 years at Harvard studying what...
Taking a “Step” Towards a Healthier Workplace
Employees confined to a desk all day may be living a sedentary lifestyle, which has been proven to cause an increased risk for heart disease, high...
Wellness BINGO Template for the New Year!
As a follow-up to our recent podcast entitled: "How to Create Effective Wellness Programs That Stick", we have provided a Wellness BINGO template...
5 Steps to Emotional Wellness: Avoiding Stress in Difficult Situations
Studies have shown that stress has a negative impact on our health, and when stress rises, so does the risk of encountering various health issues....
Transcript: Company Culture and the Soul & Spirit of Business
The following transcript is from an interview between Brandon Laws and Ellen West on the podcast episode entitled: "Company Culture and the Soul...
How Becoming an Early Riser Can Impact Your Wellness
According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night, yet a CDC study found that 40 million workers...
Lunch Breaks Should Actually be a Break
A survey by Right Management in October 2012 found that no more than 19% of employees take an actual lunch break, a significant decrease from 35% in...
Telecommuting – The Way of the Future?
Telecommuting is an emerging trend, with 24% of organizations already offering mobile workstyles and 83% planning to by 2014 as predicted by the...
Life Balance Tips from a Recovering Control Freak
Do you have a hard time leaving work at work? Do you feel overwhelmed by your personal and professional responsibilities? Do you feel like you have...
5 Ways to Avoid the Flu in the Workplace
Do your best to avoid the flu this season by following these tips from President Obama's family physician, Dr. David Scheiner, in this article...
3 Ways to Minimize Your Employees' Financial Stress
The time around the holidays—and in the weeks that follow— financial stress often becomes a pressing weight in our employees' lives. Perhaps it is...