Corporate

Today, the word “budget” can be a source of uncertainly for employees. Financial stressors, including a decrease in pay, rising health care costs, 401K investments, credit card debt, and everyday bills can have a negative impact on employee production. A recent study in Human Resources magazine found that more than 53 percent of employees experience—and … Continue Reading »

In addition to the exceptionally busy flu season that is predicted, you may be faced with employees’ plans to take time off during the holidays.

Five ways to handle holiday vacations:

DON’T wait until mid-November to consider upcoming time off. Keep in mind that you may also be juggling absenteeism due to illness.

PRIORITIZE vacation requests. Decide how … Continue Reading »

American workers take fewer and shorter vacations than workers just about anywhere else. All this while working 100 hours per year more than the Japanese, and three months a year more than Europeans. This last summer only 49% of U.S. residents said they planned to take time away of any length.
According to John de … 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 »

Economic times are tough and everyone is cutting back where they can. One moving target that businesses have to deal with is the rising costs of health insurance for employees. Rather than eliminate this valuable benefit that helps attract, keep, and take care of a valued workforce, companies are looking for ways to contain insurance … Continue Reading »

It is an understatement to say that we have a bit of an obesity problem in the U.S.. We are not alone. All industrialized societies seem to be packing on the pounds. This is not good for the individuals or societies where obesity contributes to heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. It is also … Continue Reading »

The messages you send to employees through your own attitude, words and body language can make or break their motivation. Give your motivational skills a tune-up with these four strategies.

Start strong. If you start your workday grouchy and out of sorts, you just might set the tone for your entire workforce. Instead, … Continue Reading »

Opening paragraphs from Put Wellness to Work, an article by Diane McReynolds,  published on CorporateWellnessMagazine.com July 13, 2009.

With a growing array of creative tools to excite interest on many levels, wellness programs can be designed to serve organizations of all sizes, locales and cultures. You can choose components as unique, innovative and fun as the … Continue Reading »

According to a study by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), 80% of employers that offer wellness programs get only half or fewer of their employees to participate. More than a third reported participation of only 10 to 25%, and nearly one in five employers had less than 10% participation.

No matter what your … Continue Reading »

Audio conferences are the perfect way to stay current on vital topics when you don’t have a lot of time or money to invest or aren’t able to attend a program outside the home or office. Our conferences provide essential information and advice you can put to use in your workplace.
In an upcoming conference (September … Continue Reading »