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Think Well
Thoughts, stories, and helpful tidbits from our experienced team of workplace health, wellness, safety, and resilience professionals.



Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving
Simple tips for a healthier Thanksgiving.
Andrew Stephenson
Nov 25, 20242 min read

Are Your Managers Helping or Hurting Employee Wellbeing and Engagement?
Are you helping managers with knowledge and skills to improve employee stress, employee engagement, and your organizational performance?
Andrew Stephenson
Aug 30, 20243 min read


The Enhanced Value of Onsite Health Coaching
In-person onsite workplace health coaching and support is more valuable than ever due to modern mental health and wellbeing needs.
Andrew Stephenson
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Mental Health Month: Improving Workplace Wellbeing
Discussing how to implement strategies to improve workforce mental health and wellbeing.
Andrew Stephenson
May 9, 20244 min read


This Mental Health Month, Shift Upstream and Embrace More Proactive Mental Wellbeing Tactics
Shifting from reactive mental health awareness to proactive mental wellbeing could have huge benefit to your people and your business!
Andrew Stephenson
May 1, 20243 min read


National Exercise Day (4/18)
Note the many benefits of exercise for your health and work performance on this National Exercise Day
Andrew Stephenson
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Choosing Health: Why Lifestyle Interventions Trump GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
GLP-1 weight loss drugs are popular, but they're also expensive, less sustainable, and provide less value compared to healthy lifestyles.
Andrew Stephenson
Mar 26, 20243 min read


Glucose Regulation: The Superpower of your Soleus Muscle
A study from the University of Houston unveils exercise targeting the soleus muscle for enhanced glucose regulation.
Megan Page
Mar 21, 20242 min read

Embracing Holistic Wellbeing: The Powerful Prescription for a Thriving Modern Workforce
Investing in integrated and holistic workforce health isn't about wellness; it's a strategic move to boost competitive business performance.
Andrew Stephenson
Mar 12, 20244 min read


Health Data: Don't forget the human elements of wellness
People aren't robots. Data is only useful with context. Learn to use health data to promote healthy habits rather than demoralizing people.
Karla Fruichantie
Aug 30, 20234 min read


Tech or Touch: If it's ineffective, is the perceived efficiency of health tech actually efficient?
Are telephonic or tech solutions for benefits communication and health education more effective than in-person?
Karla Fruichantie
Jun 15, 20233 min read


Modernizing Mindfulness
Traditional mindfulness is about listening internally without judgment. For performance, we often need to actively shift, not just observe.
Andrew Stephenson
May 23, 20234 min read


Wellness "Point Solutions" Aren't the Answer
Description of common workplace wellness models and why they fail to get the best results compared to smarter more comprehensive models.
Andrew Stephenson
Apr 4, 20236 min read


Approaching Health Improvement with Realistic Optimism
We all know that having a positive outlook is important for achieving success and happiness. However, blind optimism can sometimes do...
Karla Fruichantie
Mar 1, 20233 min read


Your Brain on Goal Setting
Now that we’re about a week past what many behavioral scientists have dubbed “quitting day” (that is, about 2 weeks into the new year, by...
Andrew Stephenson
Jan 21, 20235 min read


HBD International Client, DENSO, Wins C. Everett Koop National Health Award 2022
HBD International is proud to announce that DENSO – a HBD client of over five years – has been announced as the winner of the 2022 C....
Andrew Stephenson
Sep 20, 20222 min read


Why you might consider a “Dry July”
Quick facts about what alcohol does to your health and wellness and why you might consider a "Dry July".
Andrew Stephenson
Jul 6, 20223 min read


Strategies To Manage These 4 Mental Health Risks in The Workplace
Four key mental health issues present unique risks for organizations. Learn about them here along with tips to help manage or prevent them.
Amy Copley
May 5, 20223 min read


Science-backed ways to help break the stress cycle
Stressed? You're not alone. The 2021 APA Work and Well-being Survey of adult U.S. workers found 79% experiencing workplace stress, and...
Kirsty Rowlinson
Mar 31, 20225 min read


Fulfilment from work in the age of Pandemic Burnout
Evidence suggests we don’t work only for the money. Billionaire moguls boast intense work hours, individuals with high earning potential...
Kirsty Rowlinson
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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