Costs

Irritation abounds at the average office, and we don’t mean the chatty coworker in the cubicle next door.

We’re talking about irritation of the physical kind, caused by common occupational allergens.

And we do mean common: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that an estimated 50 million Americans suffer from some type of allergy. … Continue Reading »

On-the-job injuries get plenty of attention, but what about the ones that occur beyond work hours?

The latter are more common, after all, and they’re just as likely to hurt not just the individual involved, but your business, as well.

Let’s say one of your top employees is involved in a car accident (by far the most … Continue Reading »

In a struggling economy (or any kind, for that matter), everybody’s looking to save a buck.

That goes double for most companies, whose very survival depends upon being able to turn a profit.

That can be quite a challenge when you factor in all the expenses it takes to run a business successfully.

Of course, these expenses include … Continue Reading »

Cost-cutting measures: The words might elicit groans from every corner of your office, but the process doesn’t have to be a painful one.

In fact, presented in a positive light and with the right incentives, it can be something your employees embrace. After all, money freed up from unnecessary expenses can be put to use … Continue Reading »

Health experts say walking 10,000 steps a day, or about five miles, can dramatically cut the risk for life threatening diseases such as Type 2 diabetes or obesity, which can help your company save money on lost productivity and rising healthcare costs.
Encourage employees to incorporate these “steps” into their regular routine at work by tacking … Continue Reading »

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 »

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 »

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 »

The American Dietetic Association says the minimum exercise for good health is 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a day.
Moving more can have a positive impact on your bottom line too: Life threatening diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity—which contribute to skyrocketing healthcare costs—may be prevented with diet and exercise.
Regular exercise … Continue Reading »

The spring season won’t officially start until March 20th, but it’s never too early to motivate employees to do something great for their health.
And for many people, spring signals a new beginning which equals a great time to give employees the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Encourage employees to turn over a new … Continue Reading »