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July 28, 2010 | Volume 4 | Number 7
In this issue - Effective benefits communication, keynote address by former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman and more.
Keeping Your Benefits Message Simple When Everything Else Isn’t
With annual enrollment just around the corner for most companies, now is the time to look at your benefits communication to make sure it is effective and relevant. In the midst of health care reform, a slowly recovering economy and a world of new technology like social media, it is more important than ever that benefits communication keeps up and stands out. Read more
Employee Resource Allocation in a Healthy Workplace
Individuals have a limited amount of resources to manage demands in their work and non-work lives, and inability to meet these demands can lead to decreased employee well-being and adverse organizational outcomes. This article explores how healthy workplace practices can support the resource allocation process. Read more
Alexis Herman: 2010 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards Keynote
At APA's 2010 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman delivered an inspiring keynote address. Couldn't make it to Washington, DC for the event? You can watch the video here. Read more
Employer Experiences: Lessons from Award-Winning Organizations
In this slide presentation from our 2009 conference, Best Practices Honoree Nevada Cancer Institute demonstrates the application of psychologically healthy workplace principles in a real-world setting. Read more
Protecting the Protectors
Consistent with its core values of honesty, integrity, fairness, respect, reliability, teamwork and positive attitude, the Toronto Police Service’s commitment to the health and well-being of its employees resonates downward from the highest level of command and filters upward through the work of healthcare professionals, supervisors and mentors at all levels. Read more
Promoting Quality Patient Care
Nursing accounts for a large segment of the staff at Memorial Hospital in York, PA, and as such, the hospital has launched a professional development program that enhances employees’ ability to provide exceptional care. The “clinical ladder” program is one example of how investing in employees can lead to better patient care. Read more
Highlights from the Good Company Blog
Information overload can cause us to miss things once in a while. Here are some recent highlights from our Good Company Blog, in the event they slipped by you the first time. Read more
Hot Off the Press
Review the latest research and news related to the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program goals of employee health and well-being and organizational performance. Read more
Upcoming Events
Review the listings below to find conferences and other events to help you build a healthy and productive work environment. Events come from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, human resources, health promotion and employee benefits. Read more
