Health & Wellness
Mental Health in the Workplace: A Summary of the CHL’s Work on Mental Health and Wellbeing
Today, on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2022, members of the CGF Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition of Action reaffirms its commitment to working towards better mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. In September 2022, the WHO and ILO called for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work. According to the […]
Health & Wellness
Working Together Towards Positive Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Consumer Goods Forum, Global Business Group on Health and Global Chief Medical Officer Network Joins Forces to Increase Awareness in the Workplace PARIS, 14th May 2019 — The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), Global Business Group on Health (GBGH), and Global Chief Medical Officer Network (GCMON) have today joined forces to respond to the need for increased awareness around issues of […]
Collaboration for Healthier Lives
Mindful Eating or Eating for Your Mind?
Diet and mental health at the workplace in a Covid-19 era. *This is an update to a previously published article In a pre-Covid-19 world, depression and anxiety were estimated to cost the global economy more than US $ 1 trillion per year1 in lost productivity. From recent discussions with companies on workplace wellbeing we notice […]
Health & Wellness
Why Everyday Health Must Become More Inclusive
Better everyday health should be within reach of everyone, but too many people are held back because of issues beyond their control. Millions face challenges with health literacy, healthcare accessibility or bias and prejudice. People are now living in poor health for a longer proportion of their lives, impacting personal wellbeing and piling more pressure […]
Health & Wellness
Mindful Eating or Eating for Your Mind?
Diet and mental health at the workplace in a Covid-19 era In a pre-Covid-19 world, depression and anxiety were estimated to cost the global economy more than US $ 1 trillion per year1 in lost productivity. From recent discussions with companies on workplace wellbeing we notice a recurring theme: if mental health was emerging […]
Health & Wellness
Working Together Towards Positive Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Issues of Mental Health and Wellbeing Issues of mental health are widespread across communities around the globe. While there have been substantial efforts made by some countries and organisations to better the mental health of populations and employees, a significant amount of work remains to be done. The lack of access to mental health […]
Health & Wellness
On World Health Day, CGF Health & Wellness Co-Chairs Talk About Healthier Communities
Every year on 7th April, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates its anniversary by organising World Health Days. The WHO works in over 150 countries to achieve their goal of building a better, healthier future for people all over the world. This year’s ‘World Health Day’ topic is ‘Universal health coverage, everyone, everywhere’, because everyone […]
Health & Wellness
Four Ways Companies Can Transform the Health of Communities
Health is not just for healthcare companies: All businesses have an important role to play in community health. In the United States, close to 80 percent of one’s health is determined by where you live and work. Leading companies both invest in employee health and well-being and go beyond their four walls to make an […]
Asia High on Global Health and Wellness Priorities: Committee Members Speak to Food Industry Asia
FIA: How is the CGF addressing health and wellness globally?Franse: Health and wellness is a core strategic focus for the CGF globally. Our key priority is to empower people around the world to make healthier product and lifestyle choices to improve their health and wellness. The CGF is focused on enabling its member companies to […]
Consumer Health and Wellness in Latin America Focus of New Strategic Partnership
The Consumer Goods Forum and PAHO Foundation Sign Memorandum of Understanding MEXICO CITY, 19th April 2017 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and PAHO Foundation have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to signal their commitment to collaboration for healthier lives in Latin America. The MoU states that both parties agree to work together […]
Health & Wellness
New Report Shows More FMCG Companies Partnering with Communities to Address Local Health and Wellness Challenges
The Consumer Goods Forum reveals more companies are engaging with communities on health; 85% of consumer goods companies say they have formed partnerships with community stakeholders; 58% have participated in food bank programmes, distributing 180 million meals and donating over 77,400 tonnes of food; Over 1.6 million employees participated in health and wellness programmes. […]
Health & Wellness
Why a Culture of Health is Critical to Business
As part of The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Retail Summit this week, Rosie Warin, CEO of next-generation management consultancy Kin&Co, explains why businesses need to move away from standalone wellbeing programmes and policies and towards a holistic culture of health. Globally, things aren’t looking great for the health of the general population, particularly through the […]
Danone and Walmart Executives to Lead Health & Wellness at The Consumer Goods Forum
Isabelle Grosmaitre and Alex Hurd will lead the global organisation’s efforts to empower healthier practices for consumers globally PARIS, Tuesday 31st October 2017 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announced today that the Health & Wellness Steering Committee has elected its new Co-Chairs for a three-year renewable term. Isabelle Grosmaitre, Alimentation Initiative Catalyst, Danone will represent the […]
Health & Wellness External Scientific Advisory Council Members Share Thoughts and Expectations (Part 2)
Read Part 1 via our corporate blog. In Part 2, we’ll also be hearing from Council Members Pierre Chandon, PhD, James O. Hill, PhD, Stephan Jacob, PhD, and Ellen E. Wartella, PhD. — How do you think members of the CGF can have a positive impact on the global health and wellness […]
Health & Wellness
What’s on our Plates in 2018? – Three Actionable Trends in Well-being
Happy 2018! As one year ends and another year begins, it’s helpful (and fun!) to reflect upon events that that impacted our work and the people around us, and look to the future to see what is to come. As an active member of the CGF’s Health & Wellness Steering Committee, through my work with […]
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