HOB - Hour of Balance / Workplace Health and Wellness (v.1.0)

Workplace Wellness. Reinvented.

Get HOB at your Job.

Give us an hour and we'll change your company and the lives of everyone who works there. HOB stands for Hour of Balance and it's a new way to approach workplace wellness.

The concept is simple:

We make it easy for employees to take better care of themselves through highly customized daily exercise, wellness seminars and more. As a result, employees and companies reap the rewards.

How?

We keep it fun and keep everyone accountable (it doesn't hurt that we actually come and pick employees up either). No excuses, and tons of results. Best of all, as a company you realize all the advantages of happier, healthier employees.

Free Health & Wellness Appraisal

HOB Works Wonders

We all know that happy, healthy employees are more productive than those whom are disgruntled and chronically ill.

More productive = more profitable company = good.

Studies have shown that worker productivity is directly tied to the health care issue. By helping employees change their behavior patterns and choose more healthy lifestyles, HOB can help lower companies' health care expenditures, while raising worker performance. You'll save big bucks too as health care expenditures will decrease due to reduced medical insurance premiums, reduced absenteeism, reduced turnover rates, reduced worker's compensation claims, reduced tardiness and better overall health. Sound good? It is!

Four HOB Pillars

We're no one hit wonder. Our company's fully structured services are grouped into four main categories:

Physical (lets get moving - everyday)
Nutrition (eat right... feel better)
Stress Management (did someone say Om?)
Smoking Cessation (butt out for good)

All HOB services are delivered during the work day. That's right, during regular business hours. Crazy? You bet. Revolutionary? We like to think so. At first blush it may seem counter productive to take employees away from their desk for an hour every day. The reality is, an Hour of Balance creates rejuvenated and satisfied employees who end up being way more productive. Plus, we offer creative ways to move time around to make it happen easily and effectively.

HOB includes seminars on various topics, like nutrition

The HOB Process

When HOB agrees to take on a new organization we typically undertake three phases:

The preparatory phase (let's get ready)
The pilot project (fasten your seat belts and give it a try)
The full roll out (HOB is now completely in session)

Through out it all, Hobbing employees can choose what they participate in via our exclusive on-line web tools, receiving regular appraisals on their progress, guidance and support. As an added bonus, employees will get to spend time with their co-workers and get to know them better.

To find out more how HOB can better your business or organization, contact us today for a free, no obligation health and wellness appraisal.

Our three Cs to Success

Customization:

HOB will offer a solution for each company as well as each employee within the company. This ensures greater participation and results.

Convenience:

HOB strives to make their services as convenient as possible for the targeted customer groups. Inertia is a powerful thing, if people have to work too hard to do something they simply will choose not to participate.

Cash:

HOB is all about results and ultimately improving a company's bottom line. HOB provides significant value for companies of all sizes.

HOB Careers

If you want a job at HOB, we're always looking for talented, dedicated professionals to join our team. To submit you resume or inquire about any current job posting, please email:

careers@hourofbalance.com

HOB Management

Philippe LeBlanc

Co-Founder and Co-CEO
philippe.leblanc@hourofbalance.com
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Mark Homza

Co-Founder and Co-CEO
mark.homza@hourofbalance.com
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Francis LeBlanc

Business Development Strategist
francis.leblanc@hourofbalance.com
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Paul LeTourneau

Fitness Performance Manager
paul.letourneau@hourofbalance.com
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Hour of Balance

259 Gaspe Street
Dieppe, New Brunswick
Canada, E1A 5C9
(506) 962-1838

HOB News

What's new in the world of HOB? Have a look.

N.B. Telegraph -Journal: Dieppe-native ushers in recess to the confines
of 9-to-5

Co-founders Mark Homza and Philippe LeBlanc of Moncton startup Hour of Balance say they want to “reinstate corporate recess.” (Read More)

N.B. L'Étoile-: Une heure par jour pour garder l'équilibre au travail

Les questions de santé et de sécurité des employés prennent de plus en plus d'ampleur sur le marché du travail. (suite de l'article)

OptiMYz Healthy Workplace Awards

Developing healthy workplaces—and healthy employees--has become a priority for some organizations... and for good reason. (Read More)

Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick's workplace wellness conference

Hobbers from Fairmont Raffles Hotels Reservation Centre win “Wellness at Heart Award” (Read More)

HOB Programs

HOB can customize an offering that's right for your organization, but typically our clients enjoy:

Ongoing monitoring & support
Regular health assessments and coaching
A shuttle service which takes Hobbers to and from activities
Group sessions like boot camp, yoga, tai chi, fit form, dance and more
Group fitness including resistance training, cardio-machines
Seminars covering nutrition, healthy cooking, lifestyle and stress management
Interactive web tools for employees to use

All these activities are completed during 60 minutes within a normal workday, everyday, all year long.

HOB Photo Gallery

HOB White Papers

Why Proactive Plans Make "Cents"

Gone are the days when a good salary in itself was enough to lure in the best staff possible. In fact, more than ever, employers are marketing their attractive benefits programs in an effort to better attract and retain some of their top talent. (Read More)

Doing more with less

Confronted with greater workloads and saturated lifestyles, overstretched employees are becoming increasingly discouraged with the concept of “doing more, with less” and are ever more eager to satisfy their own need for stability, personal growth and overall life satisfaction. (Read More)

Busy day, Busy Month, Busy Life

Dare we actually own up to it? We are perhaps becoming just a little overwhelmed by the expectations of us these days. (Read More)

Bring HOB to your Job

If you work in Greater Moncton and think HOB would be ideal for your workplace... who are we to argue? All you need to do is persuade your boss, supervisor or HR professional to give HOB a try. We're sure once they see and hear all the benefits HOB will bring to you, your co-workers and the company, they'll thank you for bringing us to their attention. Who knows, they might even give you a promotion for being so smart.

So here's what you need to do, email them and tell them about us. If you like, use this message we've crafted (see how easy it is.)

<< copy and paste the following into an email: >>

Dear (insert boss, supervisor or HR name here),

There's this great workplace wellness company called Hour of Balance (HOB) that I think would be perfect for us. I've checked out their website and I think you should too.

Here's the link: "www.hourofbalance.com"

They are right here in Greater Moncton and I've heard wonderful things about them.

Have a look and let me know what you think.

Thanks for considering this.

(Your Name)

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HOB works

Many companies have offered seminars, lunch and learns and other wellness programs. They often start with gusto and excitement but always seem to lose steam and employees discontinue. This can actually make things worse as employees can often feel guilty for failing to follow-through. HOB is different. We empower employees, make it easy to succeed and keep everyone accountable. Here's what some happy Hobbers had to say:

"The program is part of my daily routine. My day wouldn't be the same without it now. I look forward to my HOB sessions."

— A. Artieri

"HOB has provided me with the means and tools to take charge of my health. Without HOB, I would not have an opportunity to get fit, get my weight under control and ultimately take charge of both my physical and mental health!"

— C. Chiasson