Costs

The numbers don’t lie: America is getting fatter.

As it stands, approximately one-third of Americans are obese. The even scarier part? If we continue on this path, that statistic will rise to one-half by the year 2030.

This prediction comes from a new report spotlighted online in an obesity-focused edition of The Lancet, and it paints a … Continue Reading »

It’s a rare (and lucky) person who doesn’t experience financial worries to some degree.

The severity, of course, is as unique as the individual, ranging from the occasional short-term money crunch to constant, overwhelming anxiety about staying afloat in a sea of debt.

And Murphy’s Law seems to rule when it comes to finances: The less you … Continue Reading »

No matter how attentive you are to matters of worker safety, the bottom line is that accidents happen. (And when they do, they affect your company’s bottom line.)

People slip, trip, and fall; protective equipment malfunctions; and even the most well-devised safety measures fail to account for all possible scenarios in which your workers can get … Continue Reading »

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 »

Healthy choices aren’t always the ones that are the most convenient or easiest on the wallet.

When both time and money are tight, it’s hard to deny the draw of fast-food combos that tout “value” and offer more food (not to mention calories and fat) for your dollar.

Your employees probably aren’t rolling in either cash or … Continue Reading »

Saving money is a popular New Year’s resolution that, for many people, doesn’t last longer than those vows to lose weight or exercise daily.

Faced with stacks of credit card bills, many of them the result of overly enthusiastic Christmas spending, a common response is the ostrich approach.

But sticking your head in the sand (or shoving … Continue Reading »

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 »

Money isn’t everything, but when it comes to your health, it may matter more than you think.

New findings by the Harvard School of Public Health point to a correlation between the condition of the economy and the physical health of people with chronic medical conditions.

It seems that the economic downturn has many Americans feeling worse, … Continue Reading »

With the holidays right around the corner, many people are starting to plan for (or fret over) how they’re going to satisfy their loved ones’ Christmas wishes.

The season of giving can get pretty expensive. And in the meantime you’ve likely got employees who are spending valuable work hours shopping online for the best deals, and … Continue Reading »

Obese employees may be costing you more than just health-care dollars.

Hiding behind all the well-known costs of obesity is one that you might not have considered: Productivity.

New research indicates that obesity and its associated problems may hit your business to the tune of as much as $73.1 billion.

The main culprit? Presenteeism, which describes workers … Continue Reading »