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...
by Marie-Josee Shaar | Sep 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Would you consider sending your child to a school that covers the whole K-12 English curriculum in grades 1, 2 and 3, all of math in grades 4, 5 and 6, history in grade 7, geography in grade 8, biology in grade 9, and so on? Of course not! Kids need to learn different...
by Marie-Josee Shaar | Aug 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Think of a goal that you never achieved, without too much regret. Now think of one you have pursued tirelessly, despite obstacles, adversities, and situational challenges. What was the difference between these two goals? I don’t know you, and I don’t know...
by Marie-Josee Shaar | Jun 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
A man recently approached me with a job offer: an executive position in an emerging wellness company. Having enjoyed success in the individual market, the company now wanted to expand to corporate wellness. So far, it all sounded good. The company’s owner proceeded to...
