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🎉 A huge congratulations to the 2024 MA WorkWell Winners recognized on the 2024 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America list! Kudos to Eversource Energy, AAA Northeast, College of the Holy Cross, U-Haul International, ZOLL Medical Corporation, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and CBIZ for their outstanding commitment to employee wellness. These companies have proven their dedication to wellness - come celebrate them and mingle with these leaders in workforce wellness at our upcoming Awards Celebration Event on November 19th at the Framingham Country Club! Space is limited, learn more and RSVP in advance here: https://lnkd.in/eMM6S6js

Thanks to the support of the Illinois yoga community, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker has signed SB 2872 into law. This new law, Public Act 103-0764, permits school districts to provide at least 20 minutes of “relaxation activities” – specifically including yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, walking, and others – to enhance the mental and physical health of students as part of the school day. This public act could potentially create numerous opportunities for yoga professionals in the Illinois educational system as school districts implement this legislation beginning January 2025. We are currently working alongside educators, yoga professionals and key stakeholders in Illinois to assess these opportunities. If you have any questions, further input, or information regarding yoga in schools or other issues, please share it with us at yaadvocacy@yogaalliance.org.

In today's fast-paced work environment, fostering a culture where employees feel empowered to address their mental health is crucial. While many companies focus on physical health initiatives, integrating mental health conversations can profoundly benefit employees. Mental health is something we all need to manage—it’s a continuum. Let's create workplaces where mental health is as important as any other business objective. Read more on destigmatizing mental health care among employees. https://shrm.co/vdz1sz #WorldMentalHealthDay

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancer diagnoses in women in the U.S. This October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's a great time to learn how lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk. Though only 5-10% of breast cancers are linked to genetic mutations like BRCA1, other factors—such as lifestyle choices and environmental exposures—can also influence your risk. Here are some simple steps you can take to lower your risk: Stay active – Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Maintain a healthy weight through regular movement and a balanced diet. Cut back on alcohol – Small changes can make a difference! Empower yourself with healthy habits that can help protect your future. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

You'd like to go to sleep, but your brain is relentlessly running through the list of things you have to get done tomorrow. Sound like you? Learn how you can tame your mind for better sleep. https://cle.clinic/40io8kz

Our fall event lineup is 🔥 🏢 September: Roundtable featuring 2023 WorkWell Award winners from @Gilbane, @Alkermes, and @NationalGrid as they discuss their experiences in integrating technology with point solutions, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and grassroots efforts to address the complexities of employee well-being. 🖥️ October: Join Ron Goetzel from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Institute for Health and Productivity Studies, as he talks about expanded models of health and well-being which incorporate organizational and environmental stressors in the workplace. ⛳️ November: We're heading to the Framingham Country Club to celebrate our 2024 WorkWell Award winners! Dinner, drinks, and plenty of networking Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ewXye2ue #wellnessevents #workplacewellness #wellbeing #mentalwellness #emotionalwellbeing #mentalwellbeing #futureofwork