NourishWell Network

You're hustling and you're bustling this holiday season so it can be hard to remember to prioritize employee wellness right now! Here are some simple strategies HR pros can deploy to keep wellness top of mind for your workforce in Q1: ✦ No need to reinvent the wheel! Be sure to highlight the current benefits your company offers (from EAPs and financial assistance to mindfulness apps and wellness stipends) that could help employees with their health goals in the New Year. ✦ Give employees opportunities to get engaged in their mind-body wellness by planning interactive events - like wellness challenges, educational seminars, and cooking classes - to help them feel healthier and happier. ✦ Deploy an employee interest survey that gives you valuable insight into what type of support employees want to see offered in 2025. ✦ Offering something(s) new 1/1? Don't miss your chance to announce any changes or upgrades during a time of year when employees might be listening a little closer. ✦ No matter what level you fall into at your organization, practice the healthy habits you want employees to adopt - like taking lunch breaks, using PTO, etc. #employeewellness #employeewellbeing #workplacewellness #workplacewellbeing #hrpros #hrprofessionals #hradvice

Let's be real, not everyone is on Santa's Nice List. 🎅 Holiday crime statistics show that crime (including robbery) rates actually increase during the holiday season, especially in this month of December. So this is your friendly reminder not to forget about your own personal safety as you're out and about making merry. Check out these 3 tips from NourishWell Network's in-house safety and wellness expert, Donald Judkins ACSM-EP! #safety #safetytips #personalsafety #holidaysafety #selfdefense #employeewellness #workplacewellbeing

We appreciate Donald Judkins for leading a webinar about the Self-Defense Mindset recently. It isn't a light-hearted topic but Don does an excellent job presenting the facts, sharing important tips for situational awareness & safety, and empowering listeners. Feedback from participants: 🔸 "I've had brief classes like this before, but this one was better than any I've had" 🔸 "Very interesting and empowering. Thank you" 🔸 "I do not have to be a professional martial arts warrior to survive an attack" If your team would benefit from a webinar like this, contact us at [email protected].

There's no denying that the Thanksgiving holiday comes with an extra emphasis on food. And there's nothing wrong with genuinely enjoying and savoring ALL of your favorite flavors this special time of year! But we invite you to also make space for other types of self-care too - like sleeping in, planning for fun activities and hobbies, and getting active outside in the fall foliage - to really recharge your batteries. If you're up for a little challenge to help you move more over the Thanksgiving holiday, join us for a "do on your own time" Turkey Trot! • No need to sign-up. • Simply complete at least a 5K (3.1 miles) any or all the days over the holiday. • You can run, walk, or jog. • You can complete your 5K all at once or aim to accomplish over the course of a day. • You can even tag a friend, family member or co-worker here to keep each other accountable! If you're in, set an alarm or reminder now so you don't forget. And feel free to comment back here to let us know your finishing 5K time, a pic of your 5K or simply that you did it! 🦃 👟 Happy, healthy holidays to you and yours! #thanksgiving #healthyholidays #turkeytrot #movemore #selfcare #employeewellness #employeewellbeing

📰 NEW NEWS: 4 in 10 U.S. adults with High Blood Pressure don’t know they have it TL;DR: • ~41% of U.S. adults with hypertension (aka high blood pressure) are unaware they have it. • Men were more likely than women to have high blood pressure. • Men were also less likely than women to know they had high blood pressure. • Most of the time there are no obvious symptoms of high blood pressure, but it can increase your risk for heart disease & stroke. Is your blood pressure in a normal range? The best way to know is to get it checked! Reach out to NourishWell Network's employee wellness experts at [email protected] to learn more about our heart-healthy seminars, cooking classes, fitness sessions, wellness challenges and more for your workforce! Source: The Washington Post 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eH_FbW7Z #hearthealth #bloodpressure #populationhealth #employeehealth #employeewellbeing #workplacewellness #workplacewellbeing

In talking with employers about their health plan costs, there's always one topic that inevitably comes up no matter the size of their workforce... Diabetes. In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled. And along with that, medical costs are often double for employees with diabetes compared to those employees without diabetes. This #WorldDiabetesDay, we encourage you to take next steps to support your workforce with diabetes prevention. Reach out to our workplace wellness experts, including National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle coaches, at [email protected] to start filling your employee engagement calendar for 2025! 💙 #diabetes #diabetesawareness #populationhealth #hr #humanresources #diabetesprevention #AmericanDiabetesMonth #NationalDiabetesMonth #diabetesmonth #employeeengagement Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sending everyone stress-free vibes as we welcome this new month of November. 💛 #worry #anxiety #inspirationalquotes #motivationmonday Photo Source: CHCC Community Guidance Center

⏰ Don't forget to turn your clocks BACK this Sunday, Nov. 3! ⏰ #DaylightSavingsTime is the perfect opportunity to get enough zzz's, especially if you typically fall short. Our Co-Founder and resident NourishWell Network sleep expert Karman Meyer has 3 tips she recommends to get a better night of sleep: 1️⃣ Try 1/2 cup of tart cherry juice 1-2 hours before bed. 2️⃣ Incorporate herbal tea, like lavender or chamomile, into your bedtime routine. 3️⃣ Have a bedtime snack (with whole grains, fiber and protein) if you need it! You can bring these expert sleep insights to your employees. Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more about our engaging options! #sleep #sleepbetter #sleephealth #workplacewellness #employeewellness #workplacewellbeing

Celebrate #spookyseason at home, at the office, and with or without others with this simple Spooky Black Bean Hummus from NourishWell Network Cofounder, Karman Meyer! 🎃 Ingredients: • 1-15 oz. can no or low-salt black beans, drained and rinsed • ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 3 Tbsp. Roasted Garlic tahini • 1 clove garlic • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice • ½ tsp. ground cumin • ⅛ tsp. table salt • 1 box whole wheat crackers • 1 jar sliced roasted red bell peppers (need ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon), drained • 1 cup baby carrots • ½ medium cucumber, seeds removed and cut into sticks Directions: 1. Combine the beans, olive oil, tahini, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt in a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until smooth. If necessary, add an additional tablespoon of lime juice if the hummus is too thick to blend. 2. Pour the hummus into a mixing bowl and stir in ¼ cup of the roasted red bell peppers. 3. Add the hummus to a serving bowl. Place a several crackers into the hummus as the “tombstones”. Use a fork to place several roasted red pepper pieces on top of the hummus as “snakes”. Serve with the baby carrots and cucumber sticks (monster fingers and toes) and whole wheat crackers. 4. Store hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Original recipe link: https://lnkd.in/eHkEhPrr #halloweenrecipes #healthyhalloween #healthyrecipes #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #plantbased #plantprotein

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we're sharing a few fast facts we wish EVERYONE knew when it comes to breast cancer: 1️⃣ Breast Cancer is becoming more common. 2️⃣ Mammograms are the best test. 3️⃣ 40% of all cancers could be avoided with healthier lifestyle habits! If you'd like for our employee wellness experts to come speak to your workforce about disease prevention, please drop us a line at [email protected]. #breastcancer #breastcancerprevention #cancerprevention #workplacewellness #workplacewellbeing