Live weekly employer webinars with a Virtual Well-Being coordinator focus on a variety of well-being topics with related downloadable content that can be used to help create a culture of well-being in the workplace. Register below.
Next webinar: Staying Productive at Home
Date: April 14, 2020 | Time: 12:00 pm ET | Register Now
Working from home can be productive even with children, pets, and partners. Help your employees learn coping techniques to make working from home a good experience.
If you have questions or feedback about Virtual Well-Being, please send an email to [email protected].
April 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Learn the importance of helping your employees become resilient to stress by using virtual classes, apps, yoga and more.
Healthy Eating While Working from Home
March 31, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Join Grace Derocha, a registered dietitian from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, as she shows how to use stocked pantry items to create easy healthy meals.
Tips to Survive Social Isolation and Prevent Loneliness
March 24, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Supporting your employees during this time is important to maintain their well-being. Topics discussed will include how to survive a social isolation order and the importance of building a strong social support system.
March 18, 2020 12:00 PM ET
COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, presents challenges to you and your organization, with possible implications for the health and well-being of your employees and their families. This webinar will help you navigate the impact of COVID-19, including prevention measures, coverage and benefits, care options and an overview of the measures Blue Cross is … Continue reading Navigating Coronavirus
March 17, 2020 12:00 PM ET
March 20 is the International Day of Happiness. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will discuss the importance of happiness and how it translates to the well-being of your employees.
March 10, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. In this webinar, your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will review activities you could give to your employees to stimulate their brains and highlight the impact of brain science.
March 3, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Eye injuries in the workplace are very common, but many are avoidable. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment every day. However, safety experts and eye doctors believe the right eye protection can lessen the severity and even prevent 90% … Continue reading Workplace Eye Safety
February 25, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Only half of all American adults report meeting the physical activity guidelines. Worksites can encourage physical activity through a multicomponent approach of offering management support, access to opportunities for physical activity, policies and social support programs. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will share tips to get your staff moving throughout the day.
February 18, 2020 12:00 PM ET
If everyone 50 years and older got regular screenings, 6 out of 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented. Communities, health professionals and families can work together to encourage screenings. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will share ideas to help spread awareness to your employees.
February 11, 2020 12:00 PM ET
February is Heart Health Month, and it’s important to highlight how your workplace culture of well-being can affect heart health by focusing on gratitude. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will discuss the health benefits of gratitude and ways you can share gratitude in the office.
Keeping Employees Motivated and Productive
February 4, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Many people experience the blues during the colder, darker days of winter. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will provide tips on how your organization can recognize the symptoms and offer treatment options to promote a healthy lifestyle during the winter months.
January 28, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Blood drives are important for the well-being of your community. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will discuss why they’re important and give you tips to make sure your company’s blood drive motivates employees and you reach your donation goals.
Prepare for Heart Health Month
January 21, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths is caused by heart disease. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will share messages, videos and programs your organization can draw from while highlighting healthy choices and giving your employees tips to manage their health … Continue reading Prepare for Heart Health Month
Help Your Employees Improve Resilience
January 14, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Learn about the importance of helping your employees become resilient to stress through apps, onsite classes, yoga and more. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator explains what resilience is and how you can help your employees improve it.
How to Support Employee Well-Being
January 7, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Learn how to support your employees’ well-being by addressing their physical, mental, community, social and financial well-being. The Virtual Well-Being coordinator will provide examples and content to help your company enhance its culture of well-being in 2020.
December 17, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Your Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will wrap up 2019 and provide you with a sneak peak of what’s to come for next year’s program.
December 10, 2019 12:00 PM ET
According to the National Association of Professional Organizers, disorganization can lead to financial losses equivalent to 10% of a manager’s salary. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will discuss cluttered work stations, how they affect your employees’ focus, productivity and creativity, and ways to help employees declutter. WATCH ON DEMAND: https://vimeo.com/378642334/47362c0cbc
The Value of Rest for Your Employees
December 3, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Employees who are well-rested and get the proper amount of sleep work more intelligently, efficiently and creatively. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide tips on how your organization can enhance its culture to promote better-rested employees.
Encouraging Employee Work-Life Balance
November 19, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Organizations that incorporate work-life balance into their culture may decrease staff turnover, improve employee retention, increase employee job satisfaction, strengthen employee commitment and motivation, and more. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide tips and examples on how your organization can adopt valuable work-life practices.
November 12, 2019 12:00 PM ET
More and more organizations are recognizing the physical and mental health benefits of exercise and are creating a company-wide fitness center or gym. Improving your employees’ physical health through exercise may improve their productivity, safety and ergonomics, creativity, engagement and more. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will take you through the process of starting an onsite … Continue reading Starting a Gym Onsite
November 5, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Keeping employees productive, creative, happy and engaged can be difficult during the holiday season. Help your employees move into the holiday season with a focus on health and well-being. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide tips to help you keep your employees motivated, engaged and healthy during the holiday season.
October 29, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Technology has transformed how organizations and employees operate. That’s why it can be challenging for any organization to get their employees to stop using digital or electronic devices for a certain period of time. However, implementing a digital detox in the office can benefit employees’ memory, creativity, energy levels, attention span and more. Your Blue … Continue reading Digital Detox at The Office
Addressing the Aging Workforce
October 22, 2019 12:00 PM ET
The workforce is aging. According to the American Society on Aging, 1 out of 4 workers — nearly 25% of the working population — in the U.S. will qualify as part of the aging workforce, defined as those age 55 and older, as early as in 2020. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator provides tips on how … Continue reading Addressing the Aging Workforce
Supporting the Caregivers on Your Staff
October 15, 2019 12:00 PM ET
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 15.4 million Americans care for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. An increasing number of employees are taking on caregiving roles. But without the support of their employer, an employee’s productivity, health and creativity can diminish. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide tips on how organizations can support employee … Continue reading Supporting the Caregivers on Your Staff
October 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Loneliness has become an epidemic in the United States. It can have profound effects on an employee’s health, happiness, productivity and overall job performance. Lack of social support in the office may lead to decreases in employee attendance and higher costs for health insurance claims. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will talk about actions to take … Continue reading The Cost of Loneliness
Supporting Staff Who Work Remotely
October 1, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Working remotely isn’t only more convenient for employees and employers; it’s also extremely beneficial. According to a report from Gallup, employees from several organizations who spent 60% to 80% of their time working remotely had the highest rates of engagement. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide tips on how you can support employees who work remotely.
September 24, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Registered Dietitian Susan Okonkowski will provide ways to help your employees recognize the facts behind nutritional trends, and offer advice about how to establish a long-term approach to healthy eating to fuel the body to be its best.
September 17, 2019 12:00 PM ET
According to the American Cancer Society, 39.6% of people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide ideas to promote cancer awareness activities and events throughout the year and provide you with a cancer awareness calendar. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their … Continue reading Cancer Awareness
September 10, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Emergency room use has steadily increased for many years in the United States. The cost of ER visits can have a profound effect on any organization. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator will provide tips to educate your employees on the proper use of care. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week … Continue reading Proper Use of Care
September 3, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Empower your employees to live healthier and fight chronic conditions, such as diabetes. Grace Derocha, a certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will talk about how diabetes affects your employees’ productivity and morale. Learn how to help them self-manage with nutritious food choices, exercise, good sleep and stress … Continue reading Empower Your Employees to Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Regulate Blood Sugars and Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
August 27, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Direct-to-consumer drug advertising often emphasizes lifestyle over information such as side effects and cost. Renata Jalosinski, a registered pharmacist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will discuss the evolution of DTC advertising, including U.S. Food & Drug Administration requirements and guidelines, as well as legislation that may affect the future of drug advertising. We’ll … Continue reading Consumerism: Drug Ads
The Importance of Preventive Care
August 20, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Regular physicals, screenings and tests are an important part of your employees’ well-being. Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will walk you through steps to help your employees be proactive with their health and well-being. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join … Continue reading The Importance of Preventive Care
August 13, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Balancing work and personal responsibilities while caring for a family is challenging for your employees. When you have organizational policies that support them, you’re more likely to retain productive and engaged employees. Virtual Well-being Coordinator Matt Wozny will talk about how to keep your working parents motivated and productive. It’s important for everyone to take … Continue reading Supporting Parents at Work
Supporting Employees Working to Enhance Their Skills
August 6, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Many employees would like to advance their education through degrees or other training opportunities. Learn how to support them as they work to enhance the skills that can lead them to being experts in their current roles and transition to different roles within the company. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of … Continue reading Supporting Employees Working to Enhance Their Skills
July 30, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Vaccines are important for improving wellness in the workplace, so it’s important to know the facts. Children and adults should be immunized to protect their health and the community from conditions such as the flu and pneumonia. Renata Jalosinski, a registered pharmacist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will discuss the safety and effectiveness … Continue reading The Value of Vaccines
The Importance of Green Space in Business
July 23, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Studies show employees are more productive and calmer when surrounded by plants or have views of nature. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will teach you how to implement green spaces within your organization, and talk about their well-being benefits. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves … Continue reading The Importance of Green Space in Business
Starting a Farmers Market in the Office
July 16, 2019 12:00 PM ET
The foods we consume directly affect our bodies and our health. The health and well-being of your employees is important, so having access to fresh produce at work will encourage them to eat healthier and may lead to cost savings for employers. In this session, Dan Muncey, an onsite well-being coordinator at Blue Cross Blue … Continue reading Starting a Farmers Market in the Office
Encouraging Your Employees to Take Vacations
July 9, 2019 12:00 PM ET
According to An Assessment of Paid Time Off in the U.S. by Oxford Economics, more than 40% of American workers who received paid time off didn’t take all their allotted time, which negatively impacts productivity, morale and mental health. Virtual Well-being Coordinator Matt Wozny will help you encourage employees to take their vacation time and … Continue reading Encouraging Your Employees to Take Vacations
Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website Demo
July 2, 2019 12:00 PM ET
The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness website provides valuable online resources that can help your employees improve their overall well-being. In this session, Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will navigate you through the online platform and provide tips on how your employees can use all the well-being resources. It’s important for everyone to take a … Continue reading Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website Demo
Community Well-Being: Encouraging Your Employees to Volunteer
June 25, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Empower your employees by getting them involved with your community. Learn about the power of community well-being and how it can benefit your employees’ happiness, trust and connectedness. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will also cover the benefits of implementing volunteer programs in the workplace and how these programs can increase employee engagement and job … Continue reading Community Well-Being: Encouraging Your Employees to Volunteer
Supporting Employees with Personal Challenges, Part 2
June 18, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Join guest speaker Alejandra Juarez from New Directions Behavioral Health as she discusses setting appropriate boundaries and using emotional intelligence. She’ll also offer some tips on meeting with employees experiencing personal challenges. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your virtual well-being coordinator … Continue reading Supporting Employees with Personal Challenges, Part 2
Supporting Employees with Personal Challenges, Part 1
June 11, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Employees are human beings, and they’re going to experience personal challenges. These challenges sometimes come into the workplace. Join guest speaker Alejandra Juarez from New Directions Behavioral Health as she discusses some of these challenges, such as how to recognize signs of a troubled employee, and offers some basic tools for supporting staff. It’s important … Continue reading Supporting Employees with Personal Challenges, Part 1
Tips to Help Your Employees Save for Short- and Long-Term Goals
June 4, 2019 12:00 PM ET
One of the easiest ways employers can help employees reach their savings goals is to encourage automatic saving through such things as payroll deposit options, employer-sponsored retirement programs and annual increases to employee payroll contributions. In this session, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Jeff Rubleski, a Certified Financial PlannerTM, will review actionable ideas to help … Continue reading Tips to Help Your Employees Save for Short- and Long-Term Goals
Help Prevent Employees from Living Paycheck to Paycheck
May 28, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Tracking spending through a monthly budget is critical in understanding how money is spent. Yet, most adults don’t have a budget to guide them, which is like trying to navigate through an unfamiliar city without a street address. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Jeff Rubleski, a Certified Financial PlannerTM, will share ideas and resources to … Continue reading Help Prevent Employees from Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Creating a Culture of Well-Being
May 21, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Each organization has a starting point to enhance its population’s health and well-being. Learn about the importance of evaluating your organization’s population and how to utilize the data to better create a culture of well-being. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your … Continue reading Creating a Culture of Well-Being
What is a Culture of Well-Being?
May 14, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Learn the importance of building a culture of well-being in the workplace. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will define a culture of well-being, how well-being affects your organization’s culture and ways to improve your current culture. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join … Continue reading What is a Culture of Well-Being?
May 7, 2019 12:00 PM ET
The Blue Cross Health & Wellness platform, powered by WebMD®, gives your employees a secure place to keep important information. Learn more about the Personal Health Record, WebMD mobile apps, Health Trackers and the Device and App Connection Center, all available when members log in to bcbsm.com. It’s important for everyone to take a moment … Continue reading Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Platform: Personal Health Record, Mobile Apps, Health Trackers, and Device and App Connection Center
Social Well-Being: How to Connect in the Office
April 30, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Relationships at work help employees connect, and may improve their happiness, productivity and overall well-being. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny explains how teamwork can aid in business success and employee satisfaction, and enhance social connections. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your … Continue reading Social Well-Being: How to Connect in the Office
Employee Debt and its Impact on Well-Being
April 23, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Employees in every age demographic — from the newly hired millennial to the soon-to-retire baby boomer — have debt issues that affect the productivity of your workforce. When employees have too much debt, they’re absent from work more than average and are often distracted during the work day. This impacts your bottom line. This webinar … Continue reading Employee Debt and its Impact on Well-Being
Social Well-Being: Does Having Friends at Work Matter?
April 16, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Having friends at work is a key to overall happiness, and it makes your employees more likely to be engaged in their jobs. In this session, you’ll learn how to build an environment that promotes social interaction to improve your employees’ social well-being.
April 9, 2019 12:00 PM ET
The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness platform, powered by WebMD®, provides valuable online resources that can help you and your employees get and stay healthy. In this session, Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny walks you through three resources: the health assessment, Digital Health Assistant programs and My Pregnancy Assistant. It’s important for everyone to take … Continue reading The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Platform: Health Assessment, Digital Health Assistant and My Pregnancy Assistant
The Importance of Financial Wellness at the Workplace
April 2, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Having a productive and engaged workforce is critical to a successful business. A high percentage of employees experience financial distress, which could result in lower productivity and impaired employee focus that can reverberate throughout your organization. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Jeff Rubleski, a Certified Financial PlannerTM, will help you understand why it’s important … Continue reading The Importance of Financial Wellness at the Workplace
Kindness and Compassion in Personal Life
March 26, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Kindness can bring a sense of richness and fulfillment to our lives. Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny will discuss the health benefits of kindness, and how kindness can lead to a sense of social connectedness with others. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves … Continue reading Kindness and Compassion in Personal Life
Kindness and Compassion in Work Life
March 19, 2019 12:00 PM ET
A positive work environment that promotes kindness and compassion can improve your employees’ overall well-being. Learn more about the effects of a kind and compassionate workplace from Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your virtual … Continue reading Kindness and Compassion in Work Life
March 12, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny helps you understand what resilience is and how to help your employees build their resilience to assist with workplace stress.
Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 2
March 5, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Encouraging your employees to focus on their physical well-being can have positive effects on your organization. Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny provides details on these effects. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your virtual well-being coordinator Matt Wozny for a … Continue reading Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 2
Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 1
February 26, 2019 12:00 PM ET
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to poor health and increased health care costs. Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny talks about the benefits of moving more and sitting less, which include increased creativity and blood circulation, and improved listening and engagement. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to … Continue reading Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 1
February 19, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny shares how keeping a daily gratitude journal can lead to better sleep, reduced physical pain and a higher sense of well-being. People who have a higher sense of well-being had more resilience when it comes to daily challenges and stress.
February 12, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Happiness affects the bottom line. According to Gallup, each unhappy worker costs a company about $13,000 per year, totaling $300 billion per year in lower productivity. Happiness is linked to job productivity, job satisfaction, increased engagement, creativity, energy and resilience.
February 5, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Meditation is a form of mindfulness that originated in religion and is used to achieve mindfulness, allowing you to focus only on the present moment. Learn about research that shows being mindful and meditating can help with losing weight, improving sleep, and decreasing stress and depression.
January 29, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Mindfulness allows you to focus only on the present moment and purposefully pay attention and be aware of your surroundings, emotions and thoughts. How can mindfulness help you achieve well-being? Learn how to reprogram your attitudes and habits to help you “rewire” your brain for mindfulness.
Wellness to Well-Being, Part 2
January 22, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Well-being isn’t a new concept – it’s been part of the workplace for many years. Join Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny as he takes a closer look at why well-being programs matter, and how they affect health care costs and productivity.
Wellness to Well-Being, Part 1
January 15, 2019 12:00 PM ET
What’s the difference between wellness and well-being, and why is the industry moving toward well-being? Find out more about how well-being can guide your employees on their personal journey in life.
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being Introduction and Overview
January 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET
Learn more about the innovative new Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being program and how it can help your workplace achieve a culture of well-being. Meet your Virtual Well-Being coordinator, Matt Wozny, as he walks you through the value of Virtual Well-Being and how it works.
April 14, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Working from home can be productive even with children, pets, and partners. Help your employees learn coping techniques to make working from home a good experience.
April 21, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Hygge is a Danish word that means enjoying life’s simple pleasures and is a fundamental part of their lifestyle. Learn how to hygge. We will also give tips you can pass on to your employees.
April 28, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Nature positively impacts our bodies and brains, helps to reduce stress, increase productivity, and increases brain function. Join this session to learn how important it is for you and employees to spend some time outside at work and home.
May 5, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Journaling is a great way for your employees to be organized, practice gratitude, and process stress. You will learn the importance of this practice and how you and your employees can incorporate it into your life.
May 12, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Physical activity is important for your employees’ health and well-being. Help your employees learn creative ways to work out at home with kids, spouses, or by themselves.
Help Your Employees Find Their Purpose at Work
May 19, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Worksites can encourage staff to identify their purpose both at work and at home. Blue Cross Well-Being Coordinator Chris Barr will provide a program to support a thriving workforce by helping them identify their purpose.
May 26, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Taking time to be grateful helps us to re-wire our brains to look for the good around us. We will talk about how gratitude positively impacts your body and brain. You and your employees will receive tips on how to incorporate this practice into your daily schedule.
June 2, 2020 12:00 PM ET
In times of uncertainty it can be easy to succumb to stress. Fight off those feelings by learning self-care tips you can share with your employees.
June 9, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Employee eating behaviors are influenced by the food options you make available at your workplace. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will discuss how to update your food choices, cafeteria and vending machines.
June 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET
For workers who feel isolated, it may be hard to imagine that work could become a psychologically safe space where friendships easily form and flourish. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will discuss how to nurture a culture that encourages connections at work.
Supporting Multi-Generational Workforces
June 23, 2020 12:00 PM ET
As an employer, you’re tasked with supporting many generations at work. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator discusses how to support workforce well-being for all generations.
June 30, 2020 12:00 PM ET
Ergonomics is the science of designing the job and workplace to fit the worker rather than the other way around. Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator will share examples that support the physical well-being of your employees.
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