Career Management – How You Manage Your Health
October 10, 2009 by JoAnn Corley
Filed under Career Management, Corporate Wellness, Management Trends, Personal Productivity
Some blog posts are of great value by sharing a small bit of very important information and then asking a question. (btw…that’s a effective method of coaching as well.) Recently, I read a trends report received from The Herman Group (http://www.hermangroup.com) reflecting the trends in eating choices. I posted that report on my news blog – Career & Management and you can go there to read the short report: Go here
Additionally, a follow up report highlighted the wellness program that President Obama has touted run by Safeway Grocery Stores, that has been very successful in lowering health premiums and increasing the overall wellness of it’s employees. You can learn more at their website: http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/About-Us
What occurred to me as I was reading this is VERY IMPORTANT in our career management and employability. Here’s the thought:
With more focus on health, health care and employer paid plans. Will there be a heightened focus on the perceived health of potential employees during the hiring process? Would knowing this influence or change the way you currently handle your own health and wellness?
In recent previous posts, I shared current job search strategies being used to get a “leg up” in the job search or in the office….one of which was altering their appearance. Read that post here
In posts to come, as a additional component of effectively managing one’s career, we’ll examine how health plays a role in work productivity-performance. For now, consider the question posed above.
Blogging for your success,
JoAnn