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Although an increasing number of headlines have highlighted the problem of employee burnout, an employer may not be aware of how specifically disengagement and burnout may be affecting their employees’ health and their bottom line. Employee disengagement, overextension, ineffectiveness, and burnout over the course of 1 year costs an employer an average of $3,999 for an average U.S. nonmanagerial hourly employee; an average of $4,257 for an average nonmanagerial salaried employee; $10,824 for an average manager; and $20,683 for an average executive. At an average U.S. 1,000-person company employee disengagement/burnout resulted in $5.04 million
Saunas, ice baths, cold plunges…the buzz words of the moment you’ve likely seen flying around. But what exactly is contrast therapy, or the switching between hot and cold treatments all about, and more importantly, does it work, and should we all be doing it?
Understanding ROI in Corporate Wellness
Investing in employee health through corporate wellness programs is not just an added expense, but a strategic move that can yield measurable returns. Return on Investment (ROI) in this context refers to the financial payback a company gains for every dollar spent on wellness initiatives.
This includes direct savings (like lower healthcare and insurance costs) and indirect benefits (such as improved productivity and reduced absenteeism) that positively impact the bottom line.
Multiple studies have now quantified these benefits, showing that well-designed wellness programs can pay for themselves several times over. Let’s review the evidence.
The aim of this study was to determine the cumulative effect of a routine (hot-to-) cold shower on sickness, quality of life and work productivity.
On January 4, 2022, The Nordic Mermaid was interviewed by the Martha's Vinyard Times reporter Lucas Thors. Hear a bit more about our "why"!
For years, corporate success was defined by how much you could endure, long hours, tight deadlines, and constant pressure. This trend mirrors what other thought leaders are observing, as explored in Why Regulated Leaders Are the Future: Emotional Intelligence in High-Pressure Environments published by Brainz Magazine.
Many health benefits are claimed by individuals and facilities promoting sauna bathing; however the medical evidence to support these claims is not well established. This paper aims to systematically review recent research on the effects of repeated dry sauna interventions on human health.
