HERO Briefs by Jessica Grossmeier (December)
‘Tis the season to celebrate! In this issue of the HERO Briefs, the HERO team pauses to celebrate and reflect on all we’ve accomplished together–with you our members–in 2016. We also look ahead and identify some new opportunities for members to get involved in 2017. At least 112 organizations participated …
HERO Briefs by Karen Moseley (November 2016)
Have you missed us? The HERO team has been caught in the frenzy of pre- and post-Forum preparation and follow-up with all hands, feet and eyes focused on creating an atmosphere of learning and networking at HEROForum16 in Atlanta. We hope you’ve viewed this short hiatus from the HERO Briefs …
What is the Next Big Thing in Workplace Health and Well-being?
Which is most predictive of future health and cost: cholesterol or happiness? Does having a life purpose generate greater health behavior change than a Fitbit? How about sleep? What is hyper-personalization? How do we change a culture of health; what does the grocery store or our friends and colleagues have …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
HERO Think Tank Proceedings
The Future of Work Surfacing the Consonance and Dissonance between Employee Engagement and Employee Health February 23-24, 2016 San Diego, CA By Paul Terry, Ph.D., President and CEO, HERO In music, consonance and dissonance relate to how agreeable/disagreeable sounds can be when put together. At this year’s Think Tank, my ear …
4th Global Healthy Workplace Awards 2016
HERO is glad to make our members aware of the following award opportunity. We have been pleased to feature the winners of this award at our HERO Forum. HEROForum16 is planned for September 27-29, 2016 in Atlanta, GA. You can view more information here. Here are details about the award: 4th …