Liane Claassen, Quit Coach III, Service Delivery:   The office hours at Free & Clear are from 5:00am- midnight PST, seven days a week. Yep, we’re indeed that dedicated, because offering professional services to those interested in improving their lives is what we choose to do for a living. Now, does that schedule have an impact on our own way of living? You bet! The job of a Free & Clear coach is very detail-oriented; it requires lots of concentration and emotional energy. We need... [More]

Dana Montanari, Vice President, Human Resources:   At the beginning of Q3 2008, our Employee Advisory Board launched the Free & Clear Walking Club.  Each member received a state-of-the-art Omron pedometer and signed a commitment form that it would be used regularly.  Each person uploads steps via a USB cord at a kiosk or on his/her personal computer.  The step count is aggregated and reported on the company internal screens and via email by Human Resources every two weeks. Over 23... [More]

Peter Vu, Client Services Manager:   Vending machines offer an interesting choice of snacks and drinks. A quick glance at item C8 and you’ll see “brain energizer” in the form of Rock Star. Look up to A3 and there is a snack that claims “content contains real cheese.” We live in an era where everyone is always on the go. What happened to a healthy breakfast or fulfilling lunch? Vending machines are intended to help keep employees energized with easy-to-access foods. What many offer... [More]