The World Cup is A.L.I.V.E. ! ​10 insights from the world of soccer 
​will make your T.E.A.M. irresistibly V.I.T.A.L.

​Is it enough to infuse a team with ample doses of 'talent' to reach high peaks?
In soccer, successful clubs can often assemble a perfectly balanced team, in which compatibility and zest for work are just as important keys to success as pure talent.
But how can you forge a close-knit team?

Menopause is a natural part of ageing and it will affect every woman at some point. These days women work longer and will often still be part of the working population while experiencing menopause. In the UK for instance, 47% of the workforce is aged 50 years or older. Nevertheless, menopause still remains a huge taboo. A lot of women are struggling to cope with issues on the workplace, yet nobody dares to talk about it. 

In the ichange3 vitality app, this 'shout' about how to deal with alcohol and social pressure went out last week. We prefer not to target the act of drinking in itself, but focus on the social context instead. This may facilitate the step towards more responsible drinking. Male and female users each get a different picture, so here we show both.

The Shout blog of our vitality app is Vitaly's natural domain. He always has a surprising take on health or vitality. Here's his view on the trends for 2018.

Three days into the new year, so it's about time I share the three crucial vitality trends for 2018 with you.
1. For a long time, the fruit-mantra has been: three pieces a day. But because we live in a visual culture and increasingly capture our performances with photos and selfies, this simple adage is no longer enough.

A lot of offices value a clear desk policy, some companies even forbid people to put family pictures, plants, kids’ drawings or other decoration at the office. But is it actually that important to place so much value on a clear desk? 

A typical smartphone-check takes up less than one minute. These micro-breaks help you to let go of your tasks for a short while during working hours. Such exercises in detachment give your brain much-needed breathing room, and enable you to go back to work, your energy replenished. This is crucial for good stress management.

​An increasing number of older adults are extending their labor force attachment beyond traditional retirement ages. On the other hand, recent data show that adults age 45-69 are three times more likely than adults age 18-44 to report unable to work due to health problems. Wellbeing programs are an excellent way to promote positive health-related behaviors and effectively keep your employees healthy.

​​Which are the major challenges the HR field is facing with the advent of industry.4.0? Tom Plug, lead of HR strategy and innovation at KPN shares his insights on a future-proof employer-employee relationship in our December newsletter.

​Even if we all know physical activity is of great importance to our overall health, there are still a lot of people who don’t meet daily recommendations. As an employer there are numerous ways to try and get your employees to move, but have you ever thought of some friendly competition?