The purpose of better.com, to disrupt a broken system to make homeownership simpler and more accessible for all Americans, is something to build on. It’s something that can influence people to bring their best each day. But that’s only part of the equation to building a purposeful culture. Here are some suggestions to complete the picture.
Continue readingWatch — Meeting the Moment: How Universities are Cultivating Wellbeing in the Face of Uncertainty
Faculty, staff, and students are experiencing wellbeing challenges like never before. While many universities recognize their wellbeing approaches aren’t meeting the moment to address the needs of their university population, some universities are finding innovative ways to rise to the challenge.
Continue readingWatch — Meeting the Moment: How Health Systems are Cultivating Wellbeing in the Face of Uncertainty
Today’s workers are experiencing wellbeing challenges like never before — and the continuing uncertainty and return to work strategies have further complicated these challenges. While many employers recognize their wellbeing approaches aren’t meeting the moment to address the needs of their workforce, some health systems are finding ways to meet employee needs.
Continue readingWatch — PurposeCast: Transforming Your Life: The Power of Meditation and Mindfulness
Loving-kindness meditation is one form of mindfulness practice that focuses on the appreciation of ourselves and others. When times get hard, we often feel that our ability to extend kindness to and beyond ourselves is buried. This meditation will show you the pathway back to those reserves of kindness and benevolent energy.
Continue readingNovember Newsletter — What worked this year?
Welcome back from Thanksgiving break! We hope everyone had a chance to reflect and recenter. This month, we have a lot of video content to share! Get ready for 2022 starting now, with our November Newsletter.
Continue readingOctober Newsletter — Getting Through It Together
With the holidays on the horizon, a time of reflection is fast upon us. What worked well? How do get better? Much of the content we created this month and have planned for next month focuses on these critical questions. Get ready for 2022 starting now, with our October Newsletter.
Continue readingThe Talent Magnet: How Organizations Can Retain and Attract Top Talent
Talent retention and recruiting are sometimes viewed as two distinct operations. And the wave of resignations have certainly put retention in the limelight. But what about the talent leaving other organizations that could be a great fit for yours? In this post, we explore questions and strategies to harmonize retention and attraction.
Continue readingWatch — PurposeCast: Speak Up and Take Action: How to Practice Meaningful Allyship
Every person has more to them than meets the eye. They are complex human beings with various social identities, access, and lived experiences. Our starting points are different, and this shows both in our personal and professional lives. This diversity of background is one of our greatest strengths as it positions each of us to be an ally to others.
Continue readingRegister — PurposeCast: The Dynamics of Purpose as We Change and Grow
We know that people with a strong life purpose have more satisfying, healthier, and even longer lives. But how do we maintain that sense of purpose throughout our lives? Join us for this PurposeCast, where Vic Strecher will talk with author and health and wellness movement-builder, Laura Putnam and her mother, Betsy Warriner, to explore the value of evolving our purpose as we change and grow.
Continue readingSeptember Newsletter — What was life like before COVID?
Fall is here and so is a new vaccine mandate. But some things stay the same: confusing guidance from the CDC, stop-start-stop return to work strategies, and an exhausted workforce is resigning at record numbers. Organizations committed to their people’s wellbeing today will weather these and future storms.
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