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Fast Company
an hour ago
- Health
- Fast Company
What is ‘office chair butt'? TikTok's viral term for a real health problem
Rather than the Sunday scaries or toxic bosses, employees have unlocked a new workplace fear: office chair butt. While not a new concern, the term has resurfaced on TikTok to describe how sitting for long stretches affects the look of your behind—what medical professionals call atrophy of your gluteal muscle group. 'A lack of conditioning in your gluteus maximus and surrounding tissue leads to weakness, making it build up fat tissue and appear flatter or saggy,' occupational therapist Michael Milicia told the Cleveland Clinic. And it's not just an aesthetic issue. Other symptoms of 'office chair butt' can include poor posture, lower back pain, and limited mobility over time. There's a reason researchers have dubbed sitting 'the new smoking,' linking chronic sitting to serious health problems including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and anxiety. Now, the term has gone viral on TikTok. And they're not taking it sitting down. 'I refuse to be a victim,' posted one TikTok user, showing the routine of squats, lunges, and standing leg lifts she performs at her desk. 'I don't think you're in danger,' one person commented. 'No office chair butt for us,' another user posted, leading her coworkers through a series of exercises. The video quickly inspired others: 'Just saw this while at work and immediately put my desk to standing,' read one comment. Since most workplaces don't come with a fully equipped gym, employees have gotten creative. Some use the office escalator as a makeshift StairMaster. One video shows an employee swapping out traditional weights for a water cooler while performing Bulgarian split squats. 'Me every 30 minutes when I find out what office chair butt is,' another TikTok user wrote, running up and down stairs and doing laps around a conference room. If you're reading this: Give me 10 squats. Stat.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
WeCare tlc Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming Primary Care Delivery
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WeCare tlc, a pioneer in employer-based advanced primary care, proudly marks its 20th anniversary in 2025. For two decades, WeCare tlc has partnered with forward-thinking employers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers individuals to lead healthier lives at work and beyond. Since its founding in 2005, WeCare tlc has remained independently owned and operated, staying true to its mission to transform healthcare management through a proactive, holistic, and relationship-driven approach. What began as a bold vision to change how healthcare is delivered has evolved into a national model of workplace wellness and patient advocacy. "Celebrating 20 years is a meaningful milestone for our team and our partners. It speaks to the trust we've built, the care we've delivered, and the impact we've made together," says Raegan Le Douaron, President and CEO of WeCare tlc. "We remain committed to putting people first and helping organizations create healthier, more resilient communities." For HR leaders navigating rising healthcare costs, employee expectations, and organizational accountability, this milestone reaffirms what WeCare tlc has always delivered: a health center model designed with empathy, precision, and measurable results. By listening deeply to HR partners, tailoring staffing and services to fit unique populations, and providing transparent, data-rich reporting, WeCare tlc has become more than a vendor—it's a trusted extension of the HR team. Over the past 20 years, WeCare tlc has: Provided more than 3 million patient visits, delivering compassionate, cost-effective care that prioritizes long-term health outcomes and employee well-being. Built lasting partnerships with employers across the country, consistently earning 95+ Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and maintaining an average client tenure of over 7 years, demonstrating our commitment to quality, trust, and long-term value. Pioneered integrated health solutions by launching behavioral health services, enhancing care coordination through direct partnerships such as imaging, physical therapy, and medication management, and improving engagement through tools like client microsites and the WeCare tlc Wellness Program. Launched community-focused initiatives like ChamberCare, a new membership-based healthcare model in partnership with the Memphis Chamber of Commerce and YMCA, designed to expand access to advanced primary care for small businesses and underserved communities. "As we look to the future, I'm excited to truly harness the full expertise of our WeCare tlc primary care provider community to ensure we deliver the highest quality care in every patient encounter," said Le Douaron. "And I'm committed to proving—to our clients and the broader community—that primary care is not just essential but worth the investment. The future belongs to partners who listen, adapt, and deliver outcomes with integrity. That's who we've always been." About WeCare tlcWeCare tlc is a nationally recognized provider of advanced primary care services that improve health outcomes and lower costs through long-term partnerships with employers. With a holistic, data-driven approach, WeCare tlc goes beyond traditional care models to deliver personalized, preventative healthcare that helps employees and their families thrive—physically, mentally, and financially. To learn more, visit Media Contact:Gillian CunninghamGillian@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE WeCare tlc
The Guardian
a day ago
- General
- The Guardian
You be the judge: should my colleague stop bringing cakes into the office?
I'm not saying we should have no cakes ever, I just think we should stop assuming cake is always welcome I know how this sounds: I am the miserable cake police. But this isn't about being joyless, it's about creating a healthy working environment. There are 20 of us in the office, and there's sugar everywhere. We have free biscuits and a constant rotation of cakes, doughnuts and baked goods that descend on us without warning. It's so normalised, and if you politely decline, people ask if you're on a diet. Ruby takes the lead in guilt-tripping. If you say no thanks, she will look at you in disbelief. If you insist on not having a cake for your birthday, she will cajole you until you give in. Ruby loves to bake and she's always making something, even when there's no cause for celebration. It's lovely, but it encourages a constant habit of eating sugar. I also think it puts pressure on everyone else to bring something in. Not everyone can or wants to eat sugar. I have a condition that means it doesn't agree with me. Some people are recovering from eating disorders. And then there are allergies – I don't want someone collapsing at work because they didn't know there were hazelnuts in the ganache. I'm not saying we should have no cakes ever, I just think we should stop assuming cake is always welcome. A coffee, a card, time off, or just being acknowledged in a meeting is more meaningful than supermarket eclairs. I joined this company three years ago, a year after Ruby. She is the office baker and I accepted a sponge cake in my first year. But for the last two, I've requested no sweet treats and Ruby has listened. But I can tell that not baking me something is killing her. For everyone else, she takes orders. It's lovely, and I think Ruby brings light into our office, but we should also let people enjoy their workplace without being backed into a corner by baked goods. If someone wants cake? Great, let's make a spreadsheet with dietary requirements and requests. Homemade is obviously better than shop-bought. But we shouldn't assume everyone wants a cake. The office shouldn't be a minefield of sugar. Bringing cakes in shows we care and adds a little joy to the office. I'm not force-feeding anyone Cake makes everything better and that's why I love giving it to people at work, or for birthdays, for my kids at home … Just everywhere. I've always loved baking and when I see the look on someone's face after I make them a lemon drizzle or red velvet, it makes the slaving away in the kitchen worthwhile. Homemade, shop-bought, gluten-free, it doesn't matter. It's not just about the sugar, it's the gesture. Someone took the time to make something, or stop by the shop to pick something up. Giving and baking are ways of showing that we care. I also just like to bake. It brings people together. I've had colleagues open up about their lives over a slice of banana bread. It would be criminal to ban that kind of magic. I totally get that not everyone wants sugar, and that's fine, but no one's force-feeding anyone and we've all learned how to cater to different diets: we bring gluten-free options and label allergens. I never force cake on anyone, I just express disappointment if they don't have some. Banning cake altogether feels joyless. Amina says I bring light into the office, and I always try. When I first made her a Victoria sponge years ago, she loved it. She ate loads and thanked me profusely. But then she changed her mind and said there's too much temptation and it's making us all unhealthy. I hate a sugar crash as much as the next person, so you've got to pace it – we do have a lot of sweet treats around us. But that's no reason to stop making cakes altogether. For the last two years I've respected Amina's right not to eat cake, but I do think baked goods are important to mark moments like birthdays, farewells and tiny personal wins. A slice of Colin the Caterpillar is not just a sugar rush, it's a signal that we care for each other. Of course we should be mindful of different needs – but banning cake completely? That feels like punishing everyone for the desires of a few. Life's hard enough. Amina shouldn't try to take cake away from the rest of us. Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion Should Ruby bake off?Yes, Ruby should lay off the guilt-tripping, but Amina really needs to lighten up! Anyone who doesn't want cake can be a grown-up and just say no, leaving everyone else free to enjoy themselves! Mark, 49 I sympathise with Amina, but there are solutions that don't need to go as far as making the office a cake-free zone. Amina could ask Ruby to reduce the amount of times she brings them in; for example, only on birthdays. A little bit of sugar goes a long 31 People often say they're excited about the prospect of cake but then take only a very thin slice when it's offered. So at the end of the working day, there's still loads left. People are now more cautious about sugary, fatty treats, so I'm sorry to say that I'm with Amina on this 59 I agree with Ruby that Amina's anti-cake stance 'joyless', as no one is force feeding her. But while I support Ruby's right to continue making cakes for grateful colleagues, she should accept with grace others' right to say no, rather than looking 'disappointed'.Victoria, 39 It's hard enough without the constant temptation of sweet treats. That said, Amina's a grownup and needs to take responsibility for her own choices. On balance I'm with Ruby, but she needs to take on board that 'expressing disappointment' is not 27 In our online poll, should Ruby cool it with the cakes? The poll closes on Wednesday 25 June at 10am BST We asked if Freddie should have painted the edges of the room, not just the walls 87% said yes – Freddie is guilty13% said no – Freddie is innocent
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Counslr Partners with Hacking HR to Provide 24/7 Mental Health Support for Members
Supporting Professionals Who Are Shaping the Future of Work NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hacking HR, the fastest growing global community of HR leaders and practitioners, announced its partnership with Counslr, a leading digital mental health company, to provide its US-based premium members with unlimited, 24/7 access to Counslr's text-based mental health support and wellness resources. 'As a global community that brings together HR professionals, leaders, vendors and enthusiasts eager to elevate the HR landscape, Hacking HR's mission is to create better organizations and a better world by powering the future of HR,' said Laurie Baggarly and Danielle LaPage, Chief Operating and Chief Learning Officers at Hacking HR. 'By partnering with Counslr, we provide our US-based premium members access to industry-leading mental health support to prioritize their own mental health, while ultimately creating healthier and happier workplaces for all.' As the need for better mental health support in the workplace grows significantly and talent retention focuses on expanded wellness benefits, alternatives to traditional EAPs are necessary to help increase access to mental health care. As noted in a recent study, digital mental health apps, specifically Counslr, may have a positive impact on improving access to mental health services. In fact, the research found that the majority of users accessed Counslr through on-demand sessions underscoring the value of real-time, immediate support for users seeking in-the-moment support. Additionally, over 80% of the sessions occurred between 7 PM and 5 AM, highlighting Counslr's ability to provide accessible mental health support during hours when conventional services are typically unavailable; and users accessed the app for a variety of mental health concerns, demonstrating the promise of a text-based app to connect users with licensed counselors across mental health concerns in both on-demand sessions and scheduled sessions, 24-hours a day. 'As the primary architects of workplace culture and benefit strategies, HR professionals play a critical role in shaping the future of work and this partnership ensures they have the mental health resources they need to thrive while supporting others,' said Josh Liss, CEO of Counslr. Adding that, 'By equipping the very individuals responsible for shaping workplace culture with accessible mental health solutions, together with Hacking HR, we aim to spark a meaningful shift toward healthier, more supportive work environments across industries.' For more information on Counslr, please visit: ABOUT COUNSLR Counslr is a text-based mental health support application that provides unlimited access to robust wellness resources and live texting sessions with licensed professionals, 24/7/365. Users can access support on-demand within two minutes of opening the app, or by scheduled appointment. Through real-time texting, users enjoy one-on-one, private communication with a licensed counselor that can be conducted anytime, anywhere. Counslr was designed to help individuals deal with life's day-to-day issues, empowering individuals to address concerns while they are 'small' to help ensure that they stay 'small'. Counslr partners with organizations of all shapes and sizes (companies, unions, nonprofits, universities/colleges, high schools, etc.) so that these entities can provide Counslr's services to their employees/members/students at no direct cost. For more information, please visit ABOUT HACKING HR Hacking HR is a global learning community of HR and business leaders, HR practitioners, vendors, consultants, and everyone else interested in learning, sharing, collaborating and advancing the HR profession. At Hacking HR, we are POWERING the future of HR. We focus on all the things at the fabulous intersection of future of work, technology, organization, innovation, people, transformation and the impact in HR, the workforce and the workplace. Get access to the largest, highest quality and most affordable global learning marketplace for HR leaders and professionals. Start here: Kristen Nihamin917-509-9028Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Counslr Partners with Hacking HR to Provide 24/7 Mental Health Support for Members
Supporting Professionals Who Are Shaping the Future of Work NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hacking HR, the fastest growing global community of HR leaders and practitioners, announced its partnership with Counslr, a leading digital mental health company, to provide its US-based premium members with unlimited, 24/7 access to Counslr's text-based mental health support and wellness resources. 'As a global community that brings together HR professionals, leaders, vendors and enthusiasts eager to elevate the HR landscape, Hacking HR's mission is to create better organizations and a better world by powering the future of HR,' said Laurie Baggarly and Danielle LaPage, Chief Operating and Chief Learning Officers at Hacking HR. 'By partnering with Counslr, we provide our US-based premium members access to industry-leading mental health support to prioritize their own mental health, while ultimately creating healthier and happier workplaces for all.' As the need for better mental health support in the workplace grows significantly and talent retention focuses on expanded wellness benefits, alternatives to traditional EAPs are necessary to help increase access to mental health care. As noted in a recent study, digital mental health apps, specifically Counslr, may have a positive impact on improving access to mental health services. In fact, the research found that the majority of users accessed Counslr through on-demand sessions underscoring the value of real-time, immediate support for users seeking in-the-moment support. Additionally, over 80% of the sessions occurred between 7 PM and 5 AM, highlighting Counslr's ability to provide accessible mental health support during hours when conventional services are typically unavailable; and users accessed the app for a variety of mental health concerns, demonstrating the promise of a text-based app to connect users with licensed counselors across mental health concerns in both on-demand sessions and scheduled sessions, 24-hours a day. 'As the primary architects of workplace culture and benefit strategies, HR professionals play a critical role in shaping the future of work and this partnership ensures they have the mental health resources they need to thrive while supporting others,' said Josh Liss, CEO of Counslr. Adding that, 'By equipping the very individuals responsible for shaping workplace culture with accessible mental health solutions, together with Hacking HR, we aim to spark a meaningful shift toward healthier, more supportive work environments across industries.' For more information on Counslr, please visit: ABOUT COUNSLR Counslr is a text-based mental health support application that provides unlimited access to robust wellness resources and live texting sessions with licensed professionals, 24/7/365. Users can access support on-demand within two minutes of opening the app, or by scheduled appointment. Through real-time texting, users enjoy one-on-one, private communication with a licensed counselor that can be conducted anytime, anywhere. Counslr was designed to help individuals deal with life's day-to-day issues, empowering individuals to address concerns while they are 'small' to help ensure that they stay 'small'. Counslr partners with organizations of all shapes and sizes (companies, unions, nonprofits, universities/colleges, high schools, etc.) so that these entities can provide Counslr's services to their employees/members/students at no direct cost. For more information, please visit ABOUT HACKING HR Hacking HR is a global learning community of HR and business leaders, HR practitioners, vendors, consultants, and everyone else interested in learning, sharing, collaborating and advancing the HR profession. At Hacking HR, we are POWERING the future of HR. We focus on all the things at the fabulous intersection of future of work, technology, organization, innovation, people, transformation and the impact in HR, the workforce and the workplace. Get access to the largest, highest quality and most affordable global learning marketplace for HR leaders and professionals. Start here: Kristen Nihamin917-509-9028Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
