by ProsperBridge | Mar 16, 2022 | Employment, Health, Wellness
“The stress productivity shortfall for an employee with a $60,000 salary is $13,400 annually.” That was the conclusion of cross-disciplinary research quantifying five different impacts of stress on workers: turnover costs; lack of focus; unhappiness; engagement; and...
by ProsperBridge | Dec 7, 2021 | Benefits, Employment, Health, Wellness
The word “sustainability” almost certainly triggers thoughts of the environment, climate change, and perhaps even the recent COP26 event. It may be surprising that the top Sustainability Development Goals, or SDGs, are actually dominated by the human condition. At...
by ProsperBridge | Nov 19, 2021 | Benefits, Health, Health Insurance, Wellness
Americans are unhealthy physically, mentally, and financially. So, it is no surprise that employees are asking for help. What is surprising is how few people actually engage in the very programs they say they want. Part I of this article explored the four categories...
by ProsperBridge | Aug 26, 2021 | Employee Engagement, Finances, Health
Disengaged employees cost US companies an estimated $400 billion per year in lost productivity. But why are people disengaged? There are lots of reasons. Leadership, culture, and distractions all have a dramatic impact on engagement. But the biggest reason people...
by ProsperBridge | Apr 22, 2021 | Benefits, Employee Engagement, Finances, Health
Back in 2000, WorldatWork introduced a new way to consider compensation packages and dubbed the model “The Total Rewards Strategy.” The idea is brilliant—a comprehensive platform to help keep employees productive, inspired, and committed through five aligned...
by ProsperBridge | Mar 6, 2021 | Benefits, Health
Since the “Workplace Wellness” concept took hold in the 1970’s, employers have endeavored to contain costs and maintain productivity largely through a focus on physical health. And that remains the focus today with hypertension, heart failure, diabetes management and...
