December 2021 Briefs
Bouncing Back & Moving Forward: At Once & Together HERO conference planning meetings are idea fests. Interacting with passionate committee members, researchers, and practitioners alike, is a treasured part of my week as I bask in their passion, lived experiences, and well-earned opinions. I’ve assumed committee volunteers add planning duties …
What Works Best in Promoting and Protecting Mental Health? Featuring a New Consensus Study
Could it be that “fundamentals of life” are also fundamental to maintaining mental health? This webinar features findings from a Delphi research methodology that sought expert and public input into effective mental health messaging. In particular, study authors aimed to highlight those behaviors that were most actionable and highly likely …
How Health Program Planning Drives Behavioral, Environmental, and Policy Change
It did not come as a surprise when HERO research found strategic planning was associated with better health improvement outcomes. What does surprise us is that HERO studies continue to show that too few organizations have detailed written plans related to their employee health promotion initiatives. We will discuss community …
November 2021 Briefs
What is gratitude? Gracias. Merci. Grazie. Danke. Obrigada. Thank you. Many of us know how to express gratitude in multiple languages even if we don’t know another single expression in that language. One of the first lessons we’re taught as children is to say “Please” and “Thank you.” Expressing gratitude is important, …
Forum21 Wrap up- What we did and What’s Next…
Virtual events are filled with information, networking, and challenges like Zoom fatigue, technical difficulties, and an occasional barking dog. These moments are memorable and engaging and can bring us joy, as we all sit far apart but long for connectivity. Connection is important and we are stronger together. That is …
New & Emerging Practices in Workforce Health and Well-being Strategic Planning
Health equity has been brought to the forefront recently, as more employers begin to address factors that affect our collective well-being. Version 5 of the HERO Scorecard contains recent updates including new and emerging practices related to mental and emotional well-being, social determinants of health, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. …
Healthcare Summit 2021 will be held in November, fully virtual
PRESS RELEASE (for immediate release) Healthcare Summit shifts to fully virtual, like other HERO events Healthcare Summit will move to November 2, 2021 in fully virtual platform RALEIGH, NC (September 24, 2021) – The Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) has shifted the annual Forum conference to a fully …
The HERO Strategic Plan – a HERO Members-Only Webinar
This year, HERO celebrates 25 years of leadership for workplace health and well-being. That we have been able to sustain and evolve our mission is due to the strength of the HERO Board of Directors, the expertise and insights of our members, and the support of our research funders. In …
The use of data on perceived effectiveness of an organization’s health and well-being strategic planning?
Jenna is a Health Management Consultant with Trion Group, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC where she works with various different types of clients to provide strategic data-driven consultation. She has a Master’s of Education focused in Nutrition Education and Consumer Sciences and a Bachelor’s in Health Education and Promotion, …
September 2021 Briefs
Forum21 shifts to fully virtual event It was announced last week that HEROForum21 will shift to a fully virtual platform as the Covid-19 Delta variant continues to cause cases to rise across the United States. HEROForum21 was originally scheduled to take place in Austin, Texas during the week of October …