How Might Positive Psychology Principles Change the Practice of Health Promotion? By Paul Terry
In this month’s Issue of The Health Promotion Practitioner I wrote about the welcomed new influence positive psychology principles can have on our field though I cautioned against over-reliance on any one approach to understanding and predicting behavior change. I noted that Pharrell Williams might have been singing an ode …
HERO Briefs by Jessica Grossmeier (August 2016)
With the HERO Research Think Tank meeting now behind us, I feel as though my summer has just begun. Thankfully, I am blessed to live in California, where the weather remains “summer-like” for many months ahead! I’ve learned through my work with HERO member, Jack Groppel, that we often get …
Can Technology Drive Engagement in Wellness Programs?
Authored by Marquinta ‘Que’ Harvey, Bio-Statistical Researcher, Onlife Health As a Bio-Statistical Researcher at Onlife Health and Doctoral Student at Middle Tennessee State University, Marquinta Harvey develops and tests outcome measures and strategies for improving outcome measures for all stakeholders, as well as conducts research studies for external and internal …
HERO Industry Research Review: Effective Physical Activity Strategies for Improving Worker Health
HERO Reviewer: Gregg M. Gascon, PhD, Advanced Analytics Consultant, Ohio State University Health Plan This industry research review departs from past practice by examining two studies rather than one. This approach is appropriate in the current context due to the nature of the focal study: a systematic review of workplace …
HERO Briefs by Paul Terry (July 2016)
Our Summer Research Think Tank Proceedings We framed much of our Research Think Tank on well-being last week around one of the best examples I know of that catalyzes a super smart group who are determined to improve health and well-being in America. Sound familiar? Dr. Carley Riley, a researcher …
HERO Research Think Tank Proceedings
Well-being and the “Big How” As we planned for this summer’s Think Tank we were mindful that the well-being construct has topped priorities exercises we have conducted with HERO members for the past two years. We knew there was little question about “what” we should be studying alongside our members …
New HERO Research Committee Leadership
As you may have heard, Dr. Steven Noeldner has accepted a new role at HERO as Chair of the HERO Research Committee. David Anderson has been serving in the role for many years and as part of general succession planning at HERO, he requested last fall that HERO begin looking for …
HERO Briefs by Paul Terry (June 2016)
Health is but a role player in well-being. What are the greatest drivers of well-being and how will employers exert leadership in these other vital domains? This month’s HERO Brief catches you up on research, events and readings that get the conversation started on how health and well-being initiatives fit …
HERO Briefs by Karen Moseley (May 2016)
For the HERO team, May is typically the month in the middle…when we take a collective, though quick, breath between the February Think Tank and the Fall Think Tank and Forum…when we’re still ruminating on the robust discussions in San Diego and building the July Research Meeting agenda. As you …
HERO Industry Research Review: Safety Culture Intervention Case Study May Inform Potential Approaches to Culture of Health Interventions
Study Title: Improving Safety Culture Through the Health and Safety Organization: A Case Study Study Author: Kent, J. Nielson Publication: Journal of Safety Research, Volume 48, February 2014, 7 – 17 HERO Reviewer: Colleen Saringer, MEd, PhD, Wellness Consultant, Alliant Employee Benefits Colleen Saringer, Vice President, Wellness Consultant, works for …