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Putting a Price on Good Employees

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

It’s easy to say money isn’t everything when you have some.

Sure, we all agree that family, friends, a good job, clothing, shelter, air to breathe … those are all good things. But when you start to think about clothing and sheltering that family, splitting an occasional pizza with those friends, and breathing that air somewhere … Continue Reading »

The Dangers of Debt Stress

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

It’s the season of giving, which can only mean one thing: Next month the Christmas bills will start rolling in.

What that may mean for your staff members is worry, distraction, and a drop in productivity as their personal financial strain follows them to the office.

Money problems are a leading cause of stress among Americans, according … Continue Reading »

Ban Smoking, Boost Productivity

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Productivity can mean the difference between a thriving business that surpasses its competitors or one that struggles to keep up … or even fails.

A healthy staff is a productive one, and your employees’ job performance often reflects their physical and mental state, either positively or negatively.

That’s just one of the reasons your employees’ health and … Continue Reading »

Down with Distraction

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Phones ring, people talk, machines hum … even your own thoughts can be distracting in a busy workplace.

These sounds can also be music to an employer’s ear, audible proof that the employees are doing their thing and that all is right in the business world.

It’s a hectic environment where (you hope) staff members tune out … Continue Reading »

Prevent Disease, Save Money

Monday, March 8th, 2010

You may not realize it, but lifestyle choices made by your employees can really impact your company’s bottom line.
Life threatening conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cancer can lead to lost productivity, and rising medical costs.
The good news is that these diseases may be prevented with a healthy (and smoke free!) diet and exercise program.

To know … Continue Reading »

Flexible Work Hours Boost Mental and Overall Health

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Are your employees in need of a little flex time?
Workers who have more control over their schedules and workdays saw improvements in both mental and physical health, according to a recent study by UK researchers.
Here’s the scoop: Situations that gave the employee more control over scheduling showed positive effects on health, particularly with regard to … Continue Reading »

Help Employees Stay Safe Outside the Office

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

According to the 2009 edition of the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts, U.S. workers are actually safer on the job than in their homes or communities.
Take the time to remind employees that accidents do happen outside of work. And accidents can lead to injury, rising healthcare costs, and even death.
Last year, employers lost 75 million … Continue Reading »

Boost Employee Morale

Friday, February 26th, 2010

It was nice while it lasted.
After three months of rising consumer confidence in new job opportunities and the economy, the Consumer Confidence Index fell almost 11 points in February.
Citing unemployment as a main reason, researchers say consumers could continue to cut spending which hinders economic growth.
The findings may also be hindering your bottom line: … Continue Reading »

Workplace Attention Zappers

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

The average employee spends around 40 hours a week at work, but do you know how much time is spent on non-work related distractions?
Research on “interruption science” found that when employees are involved in a task and interrupted (an e-mail, instant message, etc.) only 40% of the time will they go back to doing … Continue Reading »

Go Green for Good Business

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

It’s good to go green—especially during tax season.
Uncle Sam may look favorably upon your company if you made green adjustments last year.
Or, if you’re now getting more eco-friendly, here are a few green company expenses you may benefit from during tax time:
Company car. Did you know American workers spend an average of 47 hours per … Continue Reading »

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