Tag Archives: culture of health

Virgin HealthMiles Unveils Spring ’12 Release

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

More Personalized Experience Drives Even Deeper Employee Engagement, Behavior Change; More Actionable Insights Into Population Health Risks Help Employers Create Culture of Health Traditional wellness efforts have failed to help organizations improve workforce health. Historically, they’ve been “one size fits … Continue reading →

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Fourth Annual National Employee Wellness Month Scheduled for June 2012

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Virgin HealthMiles, STOP Obesity Alliance, Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease and WorldatWork Invite Corporate America to Join Month-Long Initiative and Share the Health Out-of-control healthcare costs and an unhealthy workforce put an unsustainable strain on business productivity and profitability. And … Continue reading →

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Social Reinforcement in the Workplace Works. Here’s Why.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tom Abshire

There’s no denying the power of social connections when it comes to improving our health. Ever wonder why it’s so powerful in the workplace? Because social reinforcement within your organization is targeted, contextual, flexible, and natural. Targeted – As workplace … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 01.06.12

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. More consumers choosing high-deductible plans American Medical News Enrollment in high-deductible plans rose from 14% of insured adults in 2010 to 16% in 2011, according to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, … Continue reading →

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Four Breakthrough Ideas Driving the Future of Workplace Health and Productivity in 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Tom Abshire

It’s that time again, when organizations resolve to create healthier, more productive workforces. But many fail, mostly because they turn to the same old approaches that have proven to be ineffective over time. What follows are four approaches that drive … Continue reading →

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Webinar Recap – How Timberland Leverages Social Connections and Technology to Create a Culture of Health

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

Last week, Andy Pfeifer, director of total rewards for Timberland, a global leader in premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories, joined Ed Dougherty, vice president of client and member services at Virgin HealthMiles, to present “How Timberland Leverages Social Connections and Technology … Continue reading →

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Help Employees Prevent Sedentary Work Days – It’s Good for Their Health

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

With summer in full swing, it’s a great time for your employees to get outside, get active, and enjoy the sunshine.  And there are many ways to show your employees that staying active and healthy is good for them, and … Continue reading →

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New National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy Echoes Our Long-Held Prevention Principles

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Tom Abshire

Here in the U.S., 75 percent of the country’s healthcare costs stem from preventable chronic diseases like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Yet it’s shocking to realize 95 percent of that spending goes to treatment; … Continue reading →

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2011 Eye on Health Award Recipient: The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits for the United Methodist Church

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

Each year, in tandem with National Employee Wellness Month, Virgin HealthMiles recognizes an organization that serves as an outstanding wellness advocate with our annual Eye on Health awards.  We’re pleased to announce this year’s recipient: The General Board of Pension … Continue reading →

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Employee Wellness Programs Help Lower Healthcare Costs, Incentives and Social Networks Key Motivators

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

Healthcare costs are rising, but employers are proactively working to curb costs and create healthier workforces – and employees are getting onboard. We recently conducted a survey of employers and employees across the country and released it to mark June’s … Continue reading →

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