The Business of Wellness – The Health Cell Event
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (January 8, 2017) — The Health Cell organized a learning lunch on the business of wellness and invited our CEO, Hiran Perera, to speak as a panelist. Also on the panel was Jesse Gavin of the Baylor College of Medicine, Sean Dohrmann of eHealthScreenings, and Jennifer Cavazos of UnitedHealth Group. Hiran first discussed […]
Walkingspree is Growing!
The Expansion of Our Business Walkingspree is growing! We’ve added over 50 new corporate clients this calendar year and expanded our team to serve the expansion of our distribution partners and our clients. Our most recent additions include two industry-experienced Business Development Managers to serve our expanding distribution partners. Sara Gotham was recruited from Hub International Insurance in San Diego. Here she worked with organizations […]
Walkingspree Midyear Overview 2018
2018 has been a busy year for us here at Walkingspree so far. As we head into the second half of 2018 we are continuing to gain momentum in providing a fun and engaging mobile-driven activity program to companies of all different sizes and backgrounds. To date, we have launched our program with over […]
Walkingspree and CHRISTUS Health Announce New Partnership
Walkingspree and CHRISTUS Health Announce New Partnership San Antonio, Texas (PRWEB) October 11, 2016 Walkingspree, a national corporate wellness program provider specializing in custom walking programs, and CHRISTUS Health, an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system are pleased to announce their new partnership. “Our walking program is a great challenge and a good way for […]
Health and Exercise Benefits of Pokemon Go
Health and Exercise Benefits of Pokemon Go All over the country, people are suddenly exercising, going for walks, hikes and (gasp!) breaking out into a sweat. All of this, in search of Pokemon. For those who are not familiar with this phenomenon, a Google search for Pokemon Go will tell you all you ever […]
Introducing Walkingspree Small Business Solutions
Introducing Walkingspree Small Business Solutions In a matter of minutes, your company can have an effective, motivating online activity program up and running. The Small Business Solutions program is created specifically for the unique needs of businesses with 500 or less employees. This program has been eagerly awaited and we’re happy to report we’re getting […]
Walkingspree Teaming Up with Latham & Watkins, LLP – 2016
Walkingspree Teaming Up with Latham & Watkins, LLP – 2016 In the spring of 2015, global law firm Latham & Watkins LLP decided to challenge its personnel to be more active and improve their overall fitness using a brilliant incentive: Each participant was given a wearable activity tracker and encouraged to be active in a variety […]
Being Overweight or Obese is Directly Connected to Activity (Not Diet?)
Being Overweight or Obese is Directly Connected to Activity. A common thought for some time has been that obesity is related more to a person’s diet than anything else. Some studies are showing that this may not be the case. In fact, it’s becoming more usual for people to adjust their diets and make better […]
Walking, Exercise Can Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At first, it was mostly women who united around the world wearing the color pink in support of breast cancer survivors and also wearing pink as a symbol of hope for a cure. These days, it is more and more common to see men wearing pink to show their […]
Could Lagging Employee Engagement and Wellness Be Shrinking Your Bottom Line?
The Boston Consulting Group found one more reason to put employee engagement at the top of your company’s priorities. They noted that businesses chosen as one of the “100 Best Places to Work” for three or more years enjoyed a measurable competitive advantage backed by concrete numbers. In a ten-year timespan, not only did […]