2018-07-18 07:33
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GCC Blog is an informative resource for HR professionals in the following areas; corporate health and wellness programs, benefits of workplace wellness programs, employee performance and morale, workplace culture, workplace health and wellbeing ideas, current HR trends and insights to improve business outcomes.
2017-09-27 05:19
Each year since 2012, Virgin Pulse and Human Capital Media (HCM) have conducted a
survey to gain insight on health and wellbeing benefits programs.
Respondents include HR practitioners and… Read More
2017-09-20 05:04
“I’ve never been one to work from an office. I get most of my work done very remotely,” says ... Sir Richard Branson.
That’s right.
One of the world’s most su… Read More
2017-09-13 00:27
You know those teams every leader wants? The ones that just seem to thrum with life and laughter, while also getting the job done in spectacular fashion?
These collectives can bring magic… Read More
2017-09-07 06:02
Earlier this year, Virgin Pulse proudly announced the addition of Dr David Katz to the Virgin Pulse Science Advisory Board.
Dr Katz is the founding director of Yale University’s Yale… Read More
2017-09-06 01:32
The 2017 September Global Challenge is here.
So far this year, the program has been rolled out to 300,000 employees. And it has helped transform the cultures of hundreds of thousands of org… Read More
2017-08-30 01:47
Millennials1 recently overtook Generation X2 to become the largest share of the American workforce, according to Pew Research Center.
But for both generations – and increasingly for… Read More
2017-08-24 00:20
Significant parts of the modern workforce are unhealthy and unhappy. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports that one in five workers suffer from mental ill… Read More
2017-08-23 02:10
The Global Challenge starts soon – on September 6. We got long-time client C3 Collaborating for Health on the record to discuss how the program improved health, wellbeing and collabora… Read More
2017-08-16 01:22
The second Global Challenge event of 2017 is kicking off on September 6th.
There’s just three weeks to go. But there’s still time to get on board with the global movement of emp… Read More
2017-08-09 02:17
The Global Challenge Sleep module is now available for 2017.
It’s a critical part of the program, as it's estimated that, in the US alone, lack of sleep costs employers approximately… Read More
2017-08-02 06:17
As the modern workplace becomes the logical place to improve habits, employers are faced with a challenge: how to approach the nuanced task of changing behaviours that drive engagement, prod… Read More
2017-07-27 22:32
There are many reasons employees may feel stressed at work – job insecurity, interpersonal conflict, lack of control over workflow, to name but a few.
These require close attention &n&hell…Read More
2017-07-19 05:51
Many factors come into play when HR leaders sit down to plan their employee benefits package. Can we afford it? What should we offer, and to who?
From an employee perspective, one perk stand… Read More
2017-07-12 03:11
The countdown is on for the 2017 September Global Challenge.
So far this year, the program has been rolled out to 300,000 employees. And it has helped transform the cultures of hundreds of t… Read More
2017-07-11 01:54
Happy employees are more productive at work. Our report found the link after surveying employees from 900 organisations in 33 industries and 152 countries.
The findings dispel any lingering… Read More
2017-07-05 01:46
Earlier this year, Virgin Pulse proudly welcomed Dr. Susan David to the Science Advisory Board.
Susan David is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Har… Read More
2017-06-28 04:42
From self-driving cars to Siri, discussions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications are entering culture and business in a major way. But what is AI?
Artificial Intelligence… Read More
2017-06-21 02:14
In a recent Korn Ferry study, 90% of executives said keeping new employees onboard is a major challenge.
They admitted that between 10% – 25% of new hires leave within six months becau… Read More
2017-06-14 05:06
The demands of the modern workplace mean employees are often tired, stressed and eating on the go.
Global Challenge Nutrition launches in June, at a point when employees have already hit th… Read More
2017-06-07 02:23
The modern workforce is in a critical state, and the health and wellbeing of employees are suffering. 87% of the world’s workers are disengaged.1 And sedentary office culture is being… Read More
2017-05-31 05:48
Building a health-focused culture that actively engages your employees can be difficult.
They need motivation and determination in order to change the habits of a lifetime, while being enco… Read More
2017-05-24 06:11
The Virgin Pulse Global Challenge has launched.
This year, over 300,000 participants – including Sir Richard Branson – will begin a virtual journey of physical activity, healthy… Read More
2017-05-17 04:46
The single biggest challenge you will face when trying to boost engagement and productivity in your workplace is getting your employees on board with your chosen initiative.
How do you pers… Read More
2017-05-10 02:13
Sleep is more important than ever for employees and the organisations they work in.
It's estimated that the lack of sleep costs employers approximately $411 billion annually in the US alone… Read More
2017-05-03 01:25
The need to compete globally for talent – and retain it – makes wellbeing and engagement critical if businesses want to stay ahead of their competition.
That was the case for SG… Read More
2017-04-26 03:35
A joint study1 by the University of Sussex and the London School of Economics recently asked employees: ‘Are you happy at work?’ The answer was no.
UK-based staff, who were ask… Read More
2017-04-19 05:54
Is your organisation divided by business functions and geography? Are you looking to create a culture that’s unified, inclusive and engaging?
If so, our latest case study is a must-re… Read More
2017-04-11 04:29
Registrations are now open for the 2017 Global Challenge.
Over the past 14 years, the program has helped transform the cultures of hundreds of thousands of organisations around the globe… Read More
2017-04-07 02:00
On April 7th, people around the globe will mark World Health Day.
Health is of course personal. But increasingly, the modern workplace is the logical space for employees to improve their l… Read More
2017-04-05 00:57
It’s the question employers and HR professionals want answered: do employee wellbeing programs actually work? Can they improve health and generate a return-on-investment (ROI) for busi… Read More
2017-03-28 23:23
The 2017 Global Challenge kicks off on May 24th. This year, 400,000 employees in 185 countries will go on a journey to transform their health, wellbeing and engagement.
Important at a time… Read More
2017-03-22 00:20
Virgin Pulse’s latest webinar – based on our State of the Industry survey findings – is essential viewing for HR leaders who want to know what priorities and potential ro… Read More
2017-03-20 02:44
Ryan Holmes, CEO of Hootsuite, recently disrupted the HR space, saying companies should focus on ‘people movement’ as part of retention. He referred to this as the, ‘oxyg… Read More
2017-03-15 04:20
Angela Duckworth’s book Grit: the power of passion and perseverance was one of the best selling business titles of the last twelve months.
But what exactly is grit? The author herself… Read More
2017-03-13 23:32
Virgin Pulse recently polled 219 of our members*, asking what they loved most about their organisation. The results are in. And here’s what employees desire most:
Positive work enviro… Read More
2017-03-07 22:21
Sir Richard Branson is challenging business leaders to improve the critical state of the modern workforce. His call comes at a time when 87% of the world’s employees are disengaged and… Read More
2017-02-26 22:09
The World Health Organization has called stress “the health epidemic of our time.”
Statistics support this; the American Institute of Stress reports that 80% of workers feel st… Read More
2017-02-14 23:35
Virgin Pulse’s third annual industry survey is essential reading for HR leaders who want to know what priorities – and potential roadblocks – lie ahead.
This year, we exp… Read More
2017-02-07 21:28
Businesses around the world are in the throes of an employee engagement crisis, according to Gallup.
In 2016, they reported that only 32% of US employees were engaged. And worldwide, that… Read More
2017-02-07 03:05
Traditionally, the success of health and wellbeing has been measured solely in dollars, and whether or not wellbeing programs can provide return on investment (ROI).
But as the industry s… Read More
2017-01-19 05:43
In the past, HR was primarily concerned with health and safety compliance. Back injury was one of the worst things that could happen in the workplace.
But times have changed, according to D… Read More
2017-01-17 04:36
Gallup reports that more than half of US employees are not engaged. So it’s never been more important for HR managers to know what motivates and inspires their people.
What makes empl… Read More
2017-01-12 04:57
As we fast approach 2017, it’s time to plan your employee health and engagement strategy – and think about which areas will define the wider wellbeing industry.
To find out what… Read More
2017-01-04 00:16
Gallup reports that unhealthy and absent workers cost the UK economy £2.1billion in lost productivity.
Employers have proof that the health of their employees cannot be separated from… Read More
2016-12-12 05:10
Typically, the festive season is a time when many of us – your employees included – are likely to reflect on what we’d like to change in life.
But year-end is also full of… Read More
2016-12-12 01:45
Harvard medical school reports that exercise boosts brain power. The result is improved cognition, creativity, and problem-solving.
All these are essential ingredients if a business is to op… Read More
2016-11-29 21:19
The face of corporate health and wellbeing is changing. And you probably need only think of the challenges facing your own program to understand how.
Traditional efforts, focused on identify… Read More
2016-11-21 23:17
In just a few years, we’ll have five separate generations in the workplace. Multiple decades working side-by-side isn’t new, but as your people span ages and life stages, their p… Read More
2016-11-21 00:26
Every business is on a unique journey when it comes to health and wellbeing. Maybe you’re focused on health risk assessments, but ultimately want to be pushing deeper into issues of cu… Read More
2016-11-14 04:09
A Columbia University study shows the true impact of a business’s culture: the likelihood of turnover at organisations with a poor or ill-defined culture is 48.4 percent. While churn f… Read More
2016-11-06 23:34
Traditionally, businesses often ask employees: what value do you add? The question usually crops up in job interviews, and is put on the table by the employer.
That was the old way. We&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-10-28 05:29
In the age of constant connectivity and ever-changing demands, stress is inevitable. Employees face challenges that impact their physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing, and the over… Read More
2016-10-25 22:37
The health and performance of your employees is a year-round priority. So the Global Challenge offers flexible start dates and is available to roll out at any time throughout the year, on de… Read More
2016-10-20 02:42
Electronic devices can cause stress that affects working lives, reports leading broadsheet newspaper, The Australian.
Their recent coverage of our Waking up to the sleep problem whitepaper … Read More
2016-10-19 01:00
What it takes to be a good leader is a topic of endless fascination. Many books and authors have attempted to pin it down to an exact social science. But ultimately, being an effective peopl… Read More
2016-08-23 22:48
Rested employees are more productive at work, according to our new GCC Insights® report. The study found compelling evidence of a link between sleep and performance after surveying more… Read More
2016-07-27 05:42
Dr Stuart Quan is the McGinnis Professor of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School and expert consultant for GCC Sleep – the fourth module in our program. Here, Dr Quan goes on the r… Read More
2016-07-27 05:41
By Glenn Riseley, Director of New Market Development for Virgin Pulse, Founder of GCC
Too often, businesses consider employee health and wellbeing spend to be discretionary. The result is th… Read More
2016-07-27 05:40
With participants now more than halfway through the GCC’s 100 Day Journey, engagement is a timely topic.
And as an employer, the single biggest challenge you will face when trying to b… Read More
2016-07-21 03:40
This second instalment of our GCC Insights®, video series, developed so you can keep up-to-date with the latest workplace health and performance trends when it’s convenient for you… Read More
2016-07-18 00:22
Staying motivated is hard; whether you’re cutting down on carbs, kicking into a new fitness program or struggling to meet a deadline at the office.
And in the workplace, it’s eve… Read More
2016-07-07 01:45
GCC Balance, our new psychological wellbeing module, is the latest addition to GCC’s global, evidence-based health program.
Formulated with our expert consultants, it incorporates elem… Read More
2016-07-05 00:48
GCC Balance, our new psychological wellbeing module, is the latest addition to GCC’s global, evidence-based health program. Formulated with our expert consultants, including renowned s… Read More
2016-07-05 00:42
Stress and poor psychological wellbeing are the crises of our modern working world. They need a committed response from people leaders everywhere. Now, GCC Balance is business’s new we… Read More
2016-07-05 00:42
Stress and poor psychological wellbeing are the crises of our modern working world. They need a committed response from people leaders everywhere. Now, GCC Balance is business’s new we… Read More
2016-06-27 07:27
Written by Glenn Riseley, Founder of GCC
The GCC started out as a mission to save lives.
It was all about rescuing people from sedentary lifestyles; getting them to move more; to reduce the… Read More
2016-06-21 10:59
This month, we launch GCC Insights Deep Dive Reports. They provide evidence of the health and performance challenges that matter in your organisation then benchmark you at industry and globa… Read More
2016-06-15 01:24
The demands of the modern workplace mean employees are often tired, stressed and eating on the go.
GCC Nutrition launches on 15 June, at a point when employees have already hit the stride o… Read More
2016-06-14 06:55
Happy employees are more productive at work. Our new GCC Insights® report found solid evidence of the link after surveying employees from 500 organisations in 70 countries.
The findings… Read More
2016-06-07 22:34
Written by Glenn Riseley, GCC Founder and President.
As humans, it’s normal to look at the world outside our window and think that’s all there is – people and places exactl… Read More
2016-05-30 06:51
Photo caption: Glenn Riseley, GCC Founder and President (left), Sir Richard Branson (middle) and Tom Sermon, GCC CEO (right).
If you want to succeed in business, there is an increasing need… Read More
2016-05-26 05:09
GCC 2016 has kicked off this week, with almost 400,000 participants from 1,500 organisations in 185 countries expected to participate in 2016. Our stunning launch video marks the biggest GC… Read More
2016-05-24 23:53
Today, GCC launches the biggest event in its 12-year history – almost 400,000 participants from 1,500 organisations in 185 countries are set to participate this year. But how – a… Read More
2016-05-19 01:24
GCC 2016 is just around the corner. Over 370,000 employees from more than 1,500 organisations across the globe are expected to participate this year.
As a result, your employees can become… Read More
2016-05-12 00:49
GCC Balance, our new psychological wellbeing module, is the latest addition to GCC’s global, evidence-based health program. Formulated with renowned stress management expert, Dr Cynth… Read More
2016-05-09 23:03
Our new GCC Insights® report, based on the responses of 11,051 employees in 63 countries, found that engaged employees are more productive at work.
The findings bust the myth that happy… Read More
2016-05-05 06:46
GCC 2016 is just around the corner, starting May 25. Over 370,000 employees from more than 1,500 organisations across the globe are expected to participate in this year’s action-packe… Read More
2016-05-02 01:58
GCC’s website has been awarded gold at the 22nd Annual Communicator Awards. Our engagement communications, rolled out to 320,000 participants in 185 countries, won silver. As did our M… Read More
2016-04-29 06:27
The new GCC Insights® video series has been developed so you can keep up-to-date with the latest workplace health and performance trends when it’s convenient for you.
The first vid… Read More
2016-04-22 02:09
#GCC2016 is just around the corner! Over 370,000 employees from more than 1,500 organisations across the globe are expected to participate. As a result, your employees can become healthier a… Read More
2016-04-12 06:24
Our new GCC Insights® report, based on the responses of 1,590 employees, has established a direct link between resilience (grit), wellbeing and productivity. It found that, on average, e… Read More
2016-04-08 05:39
I’m trying to be a motivator and to show an example to my team.
Tracy McAteer learned to lead her work colleagues by example during the GCC.
Watch the video to hear her story
Find o… Read More
2016-04-08 05:23
It’s been difficult to find the motivation to exercise. GCC worked for me.
UK-based participant Emma Banstead shares her touching and inspiring recovery to full health after partici… Read More
2016-04-07 02:36
Our team is motivated to try and beat the others! But I’m also managing to get the family out a lot more, too.
For UK-based participant Cheri Oldfield, the Global Challenge led to h… Read More
2016-04-06 06:46
I’m a lifelong member of the yo-yo dieting club. Everyone in my extended family battles with their weight – and we all battle the consequences of that weight. I’ve gained… Read More
2016-04-06 05:32
One in three employees reports feeling extremely stressed, according to a GCC Insights report 1 that reveals the extent of poor psychological wellbeing in the workplace.
The stats spell b… Read More
2016-04-01 01:16
Imagine the scene: you’re in a high-stakes meeting where the timelines are tight and the pressure is on. A Chief Medical Officer is on hand to measure the fight-or-flight responses of… Read More
2016-03-31 00:56
GCC Balance, our new psychological wellbeing module, is the latest addition to GCC’s global, evidence-based health program. Formulated with renowned stress management expert, Dr Cynthi… Read More
2016-03-23 03:51
The USA may be the only developed nation in the world that doesn’t offer paid sick leave as a standard employment benefit, but that appears set to change.
Vermont is edging closer to… Read More
2016-03-08 05:38
Poor health takes USD $576 billion a year out of the US economy alone, according to data from the Integrated Benefits Institute. About 39 per cent is lost productivity from absence and prese… Read More
2016-03-01 23:45
I have a stressful job, and high anxiety, and generally, just starting to move has improved my life overall. I'm making more friends at work which is great because I'm one of the newer empl… Read More
2016-02-24 13:16
Today, Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) has united with Virgin Pulse and ShapeUp to become the largest global provider of employee engagement, health and performance solutions.
Australian-fo… Read More
2016-02-19 00:42
Imagine you had the power to reduce the average heart age of your staff by three years, lowering their stress levels and improving their lives in and out of work.
The HR Team at UK-based… Read More
2016-02-12 02:31
GCC’s website, mobile apps and email campaigns have secured a triple triumph at the 2016 AVA Digital Awards – where we’ve won for the second year running.
As a global le… Read More
2016-02-03 21:34
Self-belief is what high-performing employees are made of. Inspire your colleagues with our new video and make #ICan the topic of conversation trending in your organisation.
Find out how… Read More
2016-01-20 00:32
If you gave up alcohol or cigarettes, joined the gym or vowed to eat more salad on New Year’s Day, the bad news is, you’re probably about to fall off the wagon.
That’s ri… Read More
2016-01-07 03:39
Stress – the hidden threat in every workplace
Stress is one of the most misunderstood issues in modern organisations. This webinar profiles the trends and correlations that can make… Read More
2015-12-23 23:30
If Twitter had been around in the early Nineties, #repetitivestrain and #backinjury would have been trending topics on HR feeds.
But now there’s a newer health problem on the block… Read More
2015-12-23 06:19
Employee overwhelm – people struggling to juggle their day-to-day work requirements – is reaching crisis levels and businesses aren’t coping with it, according to Deloitte… Read More
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