Wellness at Work Is on the Rise In what comes as no surprise to us here at Aquila, “workplace wellness” is poised to gain some serious ground this year. No longer just a buzzword, it’s become a normal part of doing business.But don’t just take our word for it. The American College
Help Your Employees Get A-OK With AI Looking for real results in corporate wellness? Perhaps it’s time to try artificial intelligence (AI). AI is computer technology that mimics human thinking and capabilities. And as the AI industry grows, so does the complexity of “thinking” by these machines. Suffice it to
Smart Use of Fitness Trackers in a Wellness Setting With nearly one-third of Americans sporting a wearable device to monitor steps, sleep, heart rate and more, club operators and corporate wellness programmers have a treasure trove of information at their disposal to better serve their members and participants. The landscape
How Suite It Is: Chief Wellness Officer Coming to a Company Near You The emergence of the Chief Wellness/Well-Being Officer role signals a serious and growing commitment to workplace health beyond the reach of an HR department. What began as an effort to stymy burnout among health care workers is
In a Pickle: The Pros and Cons of Adding Pickleball to Your Offerings Debating the addition of pickleball to your fitness center or commercial real estate property? Pickleball courts are showing up in all kinds of places – on tennis courts, in shopping malls and in old warehouses – in reaction
Time To Ramp Up Your Recovery Offerings? In light of the growing interest in post-exercise recovery, it’s a good time to examine how well your facility prioritizes recovery and makes related tools and therapies available and accessible to its members. The post-workout recovery is a crucial component of fitness thanks
Challenged Accepted: Honing in on Healthy Competition for Your Workplace Wellness challenges are great way to remedy some of what might be ailing the workplace. Beyond measuring steps or the number of donations for the needy, they facilitate social interaction, team-building and healthy competition (in every sense) among employees. But
Indoor Cycling: Position Your Studio for Success Looking to increase attendance in your cycling classes? With gym memberships growing and fewer studios devoted exclusively to the activity, fitness centers are well-positioned to grow their indoor cycling business. Time To Put the Pedal to the Metal What makes it a good
Breathe New Life Into the Office With Amenities If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that “home sweet home” made for a great workplace too. Many of those relegated to home offices when corporate locations shut down in 2020 found that working remotely promoted a better work-life
Wellness benefits: Good medicine for employee absenteeism Is employee absenteeism plaguing your workplace? It’s a common problem these days, with 34% of U.S.companies reporting increased worker absences over the last two years. It’s an expensive problem too. According to the CDC, worker absenteeism costs upwards of $225 billion annually in
