With warmer weather on its way, Houston employees need to make sure they stay cool and hydrated. Being dehydrated especially when it’s warm out can have a wide range of adverse effects from having trouble concentrating at work to other more serious heat-related illnesses. To remind...
The break room can change a Houston employee’s workplace experience. A well-designed break room that offers popular snacks, beverages, and fresh food is a place for relaxation, spontaneous interaction between colleagues, and creativity as well as a spot to grab a bite to eat or...
Workstations, desks, and the break room are just a few of the physical spaces that businesses have to consider as they begin the process of reopening. In addition, Houston employers are developing new procedures and accommodations to ensure employee safety amidst ongoing concerns about COVID-19....
Everyone can agree that eating healthy is important, but making it happen every day can be a challenge. According to a recent survey from the American Heart Association and Aramark, a U.S. based food service company, participants expressed that availability of healthy foods (43 percent),...
April is National Stress Awareness month. It’s also spring, which means trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and the grass is turning green. The signs of new growth in Houston will soon bring vibrant colors and sweet smells to delight in. Spending time enjoying nature, whether...
The need for break rooms in Houston businesses that are fully stocked with healthy and popular refreshment options has recently increased. Whether it’s a great cup of coffee, a sought-after snack or a healthy beverage, access to on-site refreshments has become very important, especially for...
While tea has long been known to be a healthy beverage because of the antioxidants in the leaves, Houston employees can now enjoy their tea without worrying too much about the amount of caffeine. In fact, adults can add up to 400 mg/day of caffeine...
How much do Houston consumers really know about the snacks and beverages they consume? Some attributes like price, convenience and taste are relatively easy to determine, but whether an item was produced in an environmentally sustainable way is a lot harder to figure out. In addition...
How healthy is your heart? February may be best known for Valentine’s Day, but it is also American Heart Month, a time for Houston individuals to reconsider their diet and exercise habits and the impact those habits have on the health of their heart. Making good...
Choosing healthy snacks is becoming easier for Houston employers and students thanks to a new initiative by the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA), a group of 12 leading global food and beverage companies. According to a recent IFBA press release, the organization “is determined to...