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July 28, 2010 | Volume 4 | Number 7
July 28, 2010
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.
From the Good Company Blog
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It’s Not What You Make, It’s How You Like Your Work
Posted by Dr. Matt Grawitch on Jul 26, 2010
The Hay Group and WorldatWork recently published a report suggesting that money and pay were less motivating than non-monetary incentives, such as leadership. This means that how much you pay people means a lot less than putting them in a positive work environment with strong leadership. Though this may seem like a revelation to some, it really shouldn’t be…
The Psychological Dimension of Wellness
Posted by Dr. John Weaver on Jul 20, 2010
I am at the National Wellness Conference this week. Many people, when they think about wellness, think about making changes in diet and exercise. But did you know that the most expensive medical cost to business is depression? And it is 70% higher than the next most expensive cost, diabetes. Yet many wellness programs do not address the costs associated with mental health disorders, or do so only indirectly. This is the bad news. The good news is…
Dogs in the Workplace
Posted by Jessica McKenzie Peterson on Jul 2, 2010
The benefits of allowing dogs at the office can include increased motivation, work-life flexibility and stress relief for employees (and their best friends). Granted, it does depend on the workplace, employees and company culture. For dog owners and lovers though, having that cuddly soft fur, wagging tail and contagious enthusiasm with them while at work can make all the difference…
A Video Overview of the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program
Posted by Dr. David Ballard on Jun 30, 2010
Learn about the components of a psychologically healthy workplace and the link between employee well-being and organizational performance. The video also includes interviews with some of our award winners and highlights from our 2010 award ceremony. You’ll hear directly from award-winning organizations about their commitment to creating a healthy, high-performing work environment and the results they’ve achieved…
Gallup’s Five Well-Being Indicators: Seems Like Something’s Missing
Posted by Dr. Matt Grawitch on Jun 22, 2010
Gallup recently came out with the revelation that there are five types of well-being: (1) Career, (2) Social, (3) Financial, (4) Physical, and (5) Community. Having read several different pieces on the topic, something seemed to be missing. As I was reviewing the most recent Gallup Management Journal article, it finally dawned on me…
