Kinaxis • 6th July 2023

Empowering excellence in supply chain talent

Comedian Steve Martin once said, “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” Today, skilled supply chain practitioners are certainly in that sweet spot.

Kinaxis • 8th February 2023

How supply chain planning can drive sustainability

Over the past 20 years, sustainability has gone from nice-to-have to a more important area of focus for companies. While some industries have already done a lot of work in this area, more companies have gained interest as the impacts of global warming are increasingly evident.

Kinaxis • 5th January 2023

How a customer-centric supply chain planning strategy leads to true strategic value

Supply chain professionals are in the business of problem-solving. During the pandemic, agile supply chain planning helped companies pivot to handle disruptions and demand challenges to navigate closer toward a new version of “normal” operations. Organizations began to view the supply chain as more than a cost center, but rather a key strategic factor to compete and thrive in a fluctuating global market.

Vivante Health • 4th December 2020

Quieting Stressful Days with Mindfulness

Feeling frazzled? Try these tips from the GIThrive Care Team to cultivate positive morning and evening routines to stay in-the-moment, focused and calm.

AJA Marketing • 24th November 2020

Why Hire a Marketing Consultant?

If you’ve wondered if an outside consultant could help you expand your marketing reach, now might be an ideal time to consider hiring one.

AJA Marketing • 17th November 2020

Lean In to LinkedIn

Have you ever wondered if LinkedIn is overrated? Sure, everyone says it’s a valuable networking and B2B marketing tool. But if you’re an entrepreneur or a smaller organization, it may feel like you don’t have the time to really use it to its full potential. Is it worth the effort? In a word: Yes.

AJA Marketing • 3rd November 2020

The Importance of Virtual Networking

We’ve all gotten a crash course in using virtual tech to do business, courtesy of the pandemic. While seeing people over Zoom doesn’t have the same impact and feel as in-person events (and we’re crossing our fingers we can all safely return to those soon!), there are some powerful benefits to connections in the virtual world. And there are creative ways to make very real impressions through your screen!

Vivante Health • 20th October 2020

GIThrive Helps a Chaplain Find Hope for IBS: Ben’s Story

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) impacts 10-15 percent of adults worldwide with symptoms ranging from pain, gas, diarrhea and/or constipation. In this blog, GIThrive member Ben F. shares a bit about his background, his struggles with food and IBS, and how the GIThrive program fits into his life of service.

Vivante Health • 7th October 2020

5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Doctor Appointments

For the millions of people who struggle with gastrointestinal symptoms and disease, finding effective care is essential. That's why it's key to get as much info about your condition and treatment plan from your doctor as possible. Here are 5 tips from the GIThrive Care Team to make the most of precious appointment time.

AJA Marketing • 22nd September 2020

4 Pandemic-Proven Lessons to Keep Association Members Engaged

As October approaches, we’re almost 10 months into one of the most challenging years in anyone’s memory. At AJA Marketing, we work closely with a number of associations and small firms and yes, we did walk clients through a few rough patches in 2020. Yet, we’ve also witnessed some best practices in action. We’ve seen associations retain most of their members. In fact, some associations even saw increases in membership.

Vivante Health • 12th August 2020

Want to Reduce Costs? Add Unique Employee Benefits

As most human resources executives know, employee turnover carries some very heavy costs. That’s why it’s crucial to consider adding unique employee benefits as part of a strategy to attract and retain the best and brightest talent.

Vivante Health • 31st July 2020

Summer Nutrition: Sticking to Gut-Healthy Habits On Vacation

It’s been an unusual summer but taking a little time off is still crucial for well-being! In fact, the challenges of 2020 have made self-care and mental wellness through rest and relaxation more crucial than ever. In today’s blog, we share key summer nutrition advice from our GIThrive “food insiders”: our team of registered dietitians.

Vivante Health • 17th July 2020

How Gut Problems Impact Relationships

When you have a digestive disease, there are challenges beyond the illness itself. Coping with painful, often embarrassing symptoms can make it hard to fully connect with other people. Relationships can suffer. It’s a double-blow for quality of life for people with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and other digestive problems.

Vivante Health • 9th June 2020

Is Gluten Connected to Anxiety?

We all experience anxiety at one time or another. But when it goes on for too long or happens too often, ongoing anxiety can have consequences that reach far beyond mental health. At its peak, chronic anxiety can affect your sleep, immune system and even digestive health.

Vivante Health • 3rd June 2020

Your Gut is Telling You to Get More Sleep

Are you tired right now? If you’re like most adults, feeling tired is almost a fact of life. It seems like we’re always on the go—with work, with families, and loads of daily responsibilities. Many of us stay up later than we’d like just trying to fit it all in.

Vivante Health • 1st June 2020

5 Strategies to Take Control of Stress

Webinar: Digestive issues are a sensitive matter. The symptoms of GI disorders are often painful and even overwhelming. Finding relief and ways to manage symptoms is incredibly important—and stress is one of the more prominent triggers that can make digestive problems feel worse.

Vivante Health • 20th May 2020

5 Ways HR Can Support Employees in a Post-COVID-19 World

Every single working person right now has been impacted in some way by the COVID-19 crisis. Business as we know it had to change overnight. Unfortunately, millions lost jobs or saw big drops in working hours and/or pay rates. And for those who still held onto jobs, the strain of ever-pivoting quarterly goals and constrained budgets created a whole new set of concerns.

Vivante Health • 5th May 2020

Managing Emotional Hunger: The HALT Method

Webinar: Found yourself snacking more than usual lately? Are you eating more and worried about putting on the so-called “COVID 19” (pounds)? It could be that you’re not actually physically hungry, but looking for a way to quench an emotion—a common issue for GIThrive® members working with our Health Sherpas® and dietitians.

Vivante Health • 29th April 2020

Digital Platforms Can Help Manage Gut Health During Quarantine

Healthcare support at clinics, physicians’ offices, hospitals and other care facilities is vital during a pandemic, and it might be getting some much-needed backup from digital and ‘virtual’ apps.

Vivante Health • 14th April 2020

Healthy Habits to Manage Work-from-Home Stress

Although it can be a challenge at times, working from home can have a number of benefits. In part four of our “Healthy Remote Working” series, Vivante Health employees offer insights to help develop habits to promote wellness and well-being.