Must-Reads from the Wellness World (Week of July 31, 2018)

A 4-Day Workweek? A Test Run Shows a Surprising Result – The New York Times, July 19, 2018 This is an interesting example of how working less may lead to higher productivity. A New Zealand financial firm that let its employees work four days a week while being paid for five says the experiment was so successful that it hopes to make the change permanent.…

Must-Reads from the Wellness World (Week of July 18, 2018)

In Mexican Town With Little Water, Coca-Cola Is Everywhere. So Is Diabetes —The New York Times, July 14, 2018 Drinkable water is increasingly scarce in San Cristóbal de las Casas, a mountain town in Mexico where neighborhoods have running water just a few times a week. So, many residents drink Coca-Cola to hydrate, which is easier to find than bottled water and nearly as cheap.…

Water Crisis Will Seriously Impact Certain Wellness Tourism Markets

Monthly Barometer Our relative long-term bullishness for Europe is premised upon the following: It is stronger than it seems, but most importantly, it is better placed than most other countries, regions or continents to mitigate the major global risks (like climate change) that is collectively faced. Water is a big case in point. Fresh water availability is changing fast, with water insecurity becoming an increasing…

The Wellness Wearables Market Is Booming—But So Are Concerns About Data Privacy

The market for health-tech wearables continues to grow healthily. At the end of last year, Fitbit reported more than 25 million active users (an increase of 9 percent year-on-year), with an increase roughly similar for Apple Watches. As the market expands, providers of wearable fitness trackers are starting to aggressively target corporate clients on the strength of new research, showing that the more active employees…

GWI Women in Leadership Initiative: Does Your Company Support Equality?

The Global Wellness Institute launched a Women In Leadership Initiative to encourage and promote “Lean In Circles” for women throughout the wellness industry. Women have a strong presence in all sectors of the wellness industry, but gender inequalities still exist. And the initiative supports women professionally, emotionally and privately. Does your company support equality and diversity? Make a pledge to support women in your workforce…