HERO Member’s Only Webinar: Is it time for the 4-day work week? Yay, nay, or it depends?
Employers were propelled into new work arrangements due to the pandemic. Businesses pivoted to remote and hybrid work models quickly, further expanding our understanding of workplaces and spaces. In recent years, the social contract between employers and employees has evolved with many workers desiring flexible work arrangements, expanded benefits, and …
February 2023 Briefs
Live From Chapel Hill – It’s Winter Think Tank! It feels a little surreal that we’re in person for another HERO Think Tank meeting. I mean, didn’t we just see each other in September 2022? The past three years have certainly provided much-needed perspective on life (and work) priorities. Connecting …
HERO Shares 2022 Progress Report; Scorecard Best Practice Scores; Provides New Metrics
Priorities for Workplace Health as the Pandemic Recedes: Urgent Needs, Innovative Solutions
How ESG’s (Environmental, Social and Governance accountabilities) can be better integrated with company wellness programs is a featured part of HERO’s learning agenda in 2023. Dr. Derek Yach has worked at the highest levels in both public and private sector organizations and companies and has been deeply engaged in public/private …
Janary 2023 Briefs
Contributing to a National Conversation: A word from Karen Last month, I was invited to attend the Southeastern Summit of The Carolina Center, one of the newest Centers of Excellence funded by NIOSH. I love to travel to new places, but it’s also nice when a short drive is all that’s …
Total Worker Health® on Main Street, USA
By: Karen Moseley, HERO President & CEO Last month, I was invited to attend the Southeastern Summit of The Carolina Center, one of the newest Centers of Excellence funded by NIOSH. I love to travel to new places, but it’s also nice when a short drive is all that’s needed. …
The Best Studies Related to Workplace Well-being from 2022
Advancing HERO’s role in connecting science to practice often involves bringing researchers and company leaders together in our think tanks, webinars, and conferences. We recruit experts from organizations and universities, around the world, and we are always eager to hear from our members about studies and stories we can share. A …
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Practice Score: What Are Your Organization’s Opportunities for Improvement?
Dr. Sara Johnson is a Senior Research Fellow at HERO where she provides research thought leadership and identifies funding opportunities for new studies through grants and industry partnerships. In addition, she is also Co-President & CEO of Pro-Change Behavior Systems, Inc., a behavior change consulting firm and solution provider that …
Social Determinants of Health Practices by Organization Size, Industry Type, and Region.
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions that shape and influence employee experiences where they are born, grow, play, learn, work, and pray.1 They are the conditions that have a major impact on people’s health, well-being, and quality of life, which in turn influence productivity and performance in the …
Mental Health and Well-being Practices by Organization Size, Industry type, and Region
Mental health consists of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being – all of which influence peoples’ daily thoughts, feelings, and actions both at home and in the workplace (1). Mental health conditions are among the most common health conditions, with an estimated 1 in 5 Americans (1 in 8 globally) …