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If you’re an HR professional, then you probably know how it feels to watch an employee teeter on the brink of burnout. It’s a scary feeling—but you can help prevent it. I know because putting that prevention in place is part of my job as the founder CEO of WellFests (a workday wellness program supplier). We have a lot of
Here’s a riddle for you: I have the power to make your employees more productive, less stressed, and happier with their work. What am I? If you guessed “the office break room”—maybe because the title of this article gave it away—then you’re right! A 2023 survey of 10,000 workers found that people who take breaks during the workday are: 62%
As head of data and information systems at The FruitGuys, I’ve found that balancing work and personal time can be a challenge. Luckily, I discovered a three-step practice that helps me protect my mental health at work, reset, and make the most of my time off. I call it “Reflect, Prep, and Clean.” This simple yet powerful routine takes just
“People are hoarding the fruit and snacks!” a client told me as we toured their break room. “I saw someone walk away with a handful—more than they could eat in a day—and stash them in their desk drawer.” This is more common than you might think, and sometimes even happens in our own office. After all, it’s human nature: you’re
If you’re worried about the food waste piling up in trash cans at your office, composting at work might be the perfect solution. Composting is an incredible process that turns undesirable organic waste into valuable, nutrient-rich fertilizer. It’s also great for the planet—and it’s easier than you might think. Companies all over the country are already composting in their offices.
Hosting group events like lunch-and-learns and holiday celebrations in the office is a great way to boost employee happiness, teach your team something new, and nourish their sense of community. When you choose to add an office snack tasting or fruit tasting to the mix, you can nourish their bodies, too! In this article, we’ll dig deeper into the benefits
What if the snacks you ate at work didn’t just taste good, but helped fight climate change, too? Three of The FruitGuys’ snack partners—The Gluten Free Brothers, Climate Candy, and BjornQorn—are making sustainable snacks that do just that. All three of these eco-friendly brands are working toward a waste-free, clean-energy future. Read on to learn more about their snacks and stories, just
There are dozens of places to source office snacks—so why choose snack delivery from The FruitGuys? Our customers have shared a lot of thoughts on this over the years, so we rounded up a few of the reasons they love our Thoughtful Snack Boxes, in their own words. Variety in Every Box “I love the variety of snacks in each
Promoting employee wellbeing isn’t just about encouraging physical fitness — it’s also about building connections, fostering community, supporting mental health, and more. Improving those benchmarks takes time, but you can get a jumpstart by optimizing the initiatives that are already in place at your company, like your office snack program. Here are seven ways to level up your office snacks for
When you implement a wellness program in your office — especially on a tight budget — you need to show company leadership that it produces measurable results. This is tricky, but it can be done! Below, we’ve laid out three ways to track your return on investment (ROI) and answer the inevitable question, “Does our wellness program work?” Before we
Do you remember what it felt like as a kid to find presents waiting for you on a holiday morning? As a business owner or manager, it’s in your power to give that feeling to your employees. A simple employee appreciation gift can make them feel loved, valued, and cared for—and you don’t have to wait until the next holiday
What if you could increase your employees’ productivity at work by 33%—just by asking them to work less? That sounds counterintuitive, but it’s exactly what a Slack survey of 10,000 workers found in December 2023. Yes, Less Work = More Productivity The surveyors discovered several surprising statistics. People who take breaks during the workday to have a snack, take a
Giving gifts to your employees is a win-win situation. They get the warm fuzzy feeling of being appreciated and you end up with a happier team, greater company loyalty and retention, and enhanced productivity. But what if we told you there’s a financial benefit to gifting, too? In some circumstances, gifts to employees for holidays, work anniversaries, achievements, and other
This summer, a survey of 1,000 company leaders found 90% of them are planning a return to office in 2024. That will probably be a challenge, considering 97% of currently remote employees hope to work remotely at least part-time for the rest of their careers, according to a Buffer survey. If your company is planning a return to office (RTO)
You’ve probably heard of “greenwashing” — the practice of making a product or company look more eco-friendly and sustainable than it actually is — but what about “wellness washing” or “well-being washing”? Everyone from Yahoo to Fast Company is warning employees about these new workplace buzzwords, so if your HR team has never heard of them, now is the time
Looking to make your team happy without breaking the budget? Sometimes the best things in life are pretty simple and low-cost. In 2019, we asked office workers which employee perks were meaningful to them, and their answers show that you don’t always have to think big to show your appreciation. Tea. “We have a big selection of tea and a
To succeed with your return to office (RTO) efforts, you need to offer employees experiences they can’t get at home. Identifying those missing pieces on your own can be tricky—but luckily, a recent survey has some key insights. According to a 2023 Buffer survey of 3,000 remote workers: Nearly 45% of workers struggle with loneliness, isolation, and/or difficulties collaborating and
“Budget” may have six letters, but for the managers of many corporate wellness programs, it’s still a four-letter word. Few things are more challenging than striking the right balance between a tight budget and happy, healthy employees! That’s why we recommend getting a head start. Here are three reasons to begin budgeting for your 2024 employee wellness program now. You’ll
On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation, employers are paying closer attention than ever to employee health and happiness. An employee health program (aka workplace wellness program) is one of the best ways to look after both — but did you know that it can also improve your company’s bottom line, even on a tight budget?
September always makes me feel butterflies of excitement. The change from summer to fall still paints faint memories of me looking for the perfect Trapper Keeper with a velcro flap or of dropping my kids off for their first day of kindergarten. So much of those “first days” days involved the excited, sometimes nervous, and often vulnerable feelings around socializing. Will
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