by Marie-Josee Shaar | Sep 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
When Stress Kills Did you know that US workplaces may be responsible for 120,000 excess deaths per year, making the workplace the 5th leading cause of death in the country?* That’s why, ahead of World Heart Day, I’m releasing a video that highlights the...
by Marie-Josee Shaar | Jun 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
I truly enjoy the speaking engagements that allow me to connect with all of you. But the office stress you face can’t always be conveniently scheduled to the day I’m coming to town. So I’ve decided to provide helpful information year round,...
by Marie-Josee Shaar | Jul 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Can love affect our health? Answering this question is no small undertaking, but I think the Grant study has managed it. This remarkable multi-million longitudinal medical study started in 1939 at Harvard Medical School with 724 men in their twenties. These...
by Marie-Josee Shaar | Feb 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
The wellness industry is shifting. Just a few years ago, corporations were eager to pay their employees to participate in Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) or other wellness-related activities. While the practice is still quite common today, most employers are realizing...
by Marie-Josee Shaar | Feb 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
In my previous article, I discussed how I find the notion of having employees pay for their worksite wellness programs totally odious. However, I’m not suggesting the whole wellness industry should become free to anyone who wants to take part. After all, when we pay...