Ergonomic Best Practices for a Safer, Healthier Workplace Reduce workplace injuries with practical ergonomic best strategies. Learn how Urban Balance helps companies build safer, healthier teams. Ergonomics is a Business Imperative The summer months are a great time to step back and look at what truly supports a healthy workplace. At its core, safety is […]
Mental Health Awareness Month, observed each May, highlights the growing need for evidence-based strategies that support mental health at work. For organizations focused on employee well-being and sustained performance, one simple yet highly effective approach is gaining traction: microbreaks at work. Microbreaks are short, intentional pauses ranging from a few seconds to several minutes taken […]
If you find yourself seeking a greater sense of clarity and ease during this uncertain time, here are 4 areas where you might look to simplify.
Here in today’s corporate wellness landscape, companies everywhere are transitioning their on-site employee wellness offerings to virtual programs, or they may be seeking this type of programming anew as a means to support their employees through this challenging time. If you’re in the field of human resources or employee benefits and are exploring virtual wellness […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has put many aspects of life as we know it at a stand-still and required us to quickly adapt to a change in routines. Here are 5 Tips to Help You Embrace the “Pandemic Pause”.
In the modern world, we are more connected than ever. Our friends, family and co-workers are just a text, email, or social media comment away. Yet still, according to one study, 72% of American adults feel some sense of loneliness, while 31% identify feeling this way at least once per week. Though older/retired individuals, a […]
They say it takes 28 days to change a habit… (or sometimes 21, or more) – it all depends who you ask. And while there may be some evidence to support these claims, the truth is – it’s different for everyone.
“Well-being” – it’s a somewhat ubiquitous term that describes the state of being characterized by one’s overall degree of health, prosperity, and contentment. Often preceded by an even more universally understood term, “health”, well-being is about making adjustments to your routines that allow you to live life to its fullest capacity. It’s about cultivating positive […]
Whether its seasonal stress, or the ongoing pressures of a fast-paced corporate job, a regular restorative yoga practice can enhance your quality of life.
If your company were to choose one single perk to start offering employees, we think chair massage is an excellent go-to. Here’s why!