


Presenteeism and Why It Matters for Every Employer – 4 Key Steps to Prevent Presenteeism
Presenteeism refers to lost productivity when an employee is working but not fully functioning. This may be due to, for example, illness, workload, or lack of motivation. Especially in the…

Measuring Stress to Improve Wellness and Performance
Stress used to be a clear concept with vague implications. We’ve all felt it, and too much of it can harm our health. Still, many wonder what can be done….

Venerable Virtus Bologna Aims High with Firstbeat Sports
Reigning Lega Basket Serie A champions, Virtus Segafredo Bologna, signed a three-year partnership with Firstbeat Sports to kick off their 2021-22 season. The historic Italian side is one of the…

Firstbeat Life: How Do You Get Employees Engaged in Corporate Wellness?
When it comes to corporate wellness, one of the most common problems is getting employees engaged. So, what to do? Our specialist gives concrete tips, how to get employees commit to small changes.

CEO’s Outlook for 2022: “Towards Significant Growth – the Timing Is Perfect”
I have now been CEO of Firstbeat for six months, and I clearly see the growth potential of our skilled team and global network. As we move into 2022, it…

Changes in Work Performance – Factors that Every Organization Should Consider
Employee’s work performance varies from year to year, month to month, changing almost cyclically. Our corporate wellness specialist Riikka Nahkamäki tells which factors cause these changes and how decreased performance can be improved.

Happy Holidays!
Season’s greetings and a happy new year from everyone at Firstbeat! Our dedicated support and logistics teams’ hours are adjusted slightly during the holiday season and they will not be…

Notifications on Poor Recovery: Take a Proactive Approach to Your Health
Physiological data can reveal how your body is coping with everyday life. But how do you know when you need to address certain issues? Personalized notifications in the Firstbeat Life solution let you know when your measurement results need extra attention.

Measuring Workplace Well-being: How to Set Goals and Utilize Data
Busy schedules, multitasking, blurring boundaries between work and leisure… To mention a few of the issues many employees are nowadays struggling with. In fact, the struggles of the employees are…

Q&A: How to Improve Employee Well-Being in the Hybrid Working World
Hybrid working isn’t a new concept. The pandemic has, though, put a bigger spotlight on this flexible working model and its inevitable role in the future. Here are some of the questions we were asked during our webinar, ‘How to improve employee well-being in the hybrid working world’.

Stress Awareness: What Is Stress and How Can You Manage It?
Stress – a physiological response we often try to avoid. But however much we try, we all experience it in some form as it is very much needed to succeed…

Employee Well-Being Strategy – What Is It and How Do You Create One?
Nowadays there is a lot of talk about employee well-being, but how often is it at the core of a company’s priorities along with finance and product development? Is employee…