Communications

Look around. What’s the ratio of smiles to frowns in your workplace?

OK, so it’s probably not the most accurate way to gauge morale, but it might get your thoughts moving in that direction.

Between managing your day-to-day responsibilities and establishing workplace wellness initiatives, it’s easy to get so focused on promoting weight loss, physical fitness, and … Continue Reading »

Good communication is one of the keys to a peaceful, well-rounded workplace.

Knowing how to communicate effectively with your employees can mean the difference between an office filled with stressful conflict and one that promotes cooperation and mutual respect.

Of course, a certain degree of conflict is to be expected in an environment that mingles people with … Continue Reading »

Would you know if your employees were feeling overwhelmed and stressed out?
A report by the Wall Street Journal stated nearly one-third of employees surveyed considered quitting their jobs because of work-related stress.
Job stress can be defined as physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, … Continue Reading »

The foundation of any successful health management program is a monthly newsletter — the most effective, cost efficient approach to continued awareness and self-care. Studies have shown that newsletters have a 400% higher readership than other promotional materials.
Newsletters provide an easy way to communicate with your employees, and because they are well … Continue Reading »

According to a 2005 study published in the American Journal of Public Health, healthy interventions in the workplace — such as going smoke-free, displaying posters promoting physical activity and offering nutritious refreshments at meetings — may encourage low-income, ethnically diverse workers to adopt healthy habits that fight cancer.
Low-income workers and ethnic minorities are more likely … Continue Reading »

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nonfatal injury and illness incidence rate among private industry employers in 2007 was 4.2 cases per 100 workers and required a median of 7 days away from work. The injury and illness incidence rate was highest among mid-size establishments (those employing between 50 and … Continue Reading »

The workplace is the most logical and effective front line for promoting wellness and preventing health problems because employees spend a growing amount of time at work. Keeping employees healthy and productive now ranks among the top three business priorities, according to Hewitt Associates’ 2008 survey of 500-plus U.S. companies, representing eight million employees.
Almost two … Continue Reading »

Audio conferences are designed to educate, inform, and inspire professionals on a variety of important health, wellness, HR, and safety topics. They’re also the perfect way to stay current on vital topics when you don’t have a lot of time or money to invest. Conferences are designed to provide essential information and advice you can … Continue Reading »

Many of the issues in the workplace stem from personal finance concerns. No wonder, 43% of Americans have been living on more than they earn in a year. As of March 2009, the average amount of credit card debt per household was $8,475. Americans have not always overused credit— just 20 years ago the average … Continue Reading »

Target the topics most important to your organization by displaying our posters throughout your workplace. No matter what the subject…health and wellness, safety, productivity or shift work, no matter what the location…in hallways, lunchrooms, … Continue Reading »