Employees work hard for their pay, but many other factors influence how they feel about their workplace besides the number on their pay stub. Improve overall quality of life at your company, and you may be rewarded with highly motivated, more productive workers.
Key areas to consider:
Job descriptions. Avoid creating job descriptions … Continue Reading »
Because accidents not only hurt people, but business as well, you have a stake in preventing them. Sixty percent of injuries occur off the job. So it’s time you promote safe habits in all situations. Make safety a year-round program, easily and affordably, with TopSafety™ newsletter. Helping your organization meet its safety obligations, TopSafety™ … Continue Reading »
It’s no surprise that health insurance premiums continue to rise. Are you doing all you can to keep your costs under control? The following are 10 ways you can make a difference.
1. Provide ongoing education about disease prevention and workplace safety.
2. Post safety signs in high-visibility locations and have first-aid kits on hand.
3. Make sure … Continue Reading »
The workplace provides a great opportunity to raise awareness about health and wellness on a daily basis. Each month, Personal Best® wellness calendars feature a theme that fosters healthy, safe and productive employees. Packed full of tips and practical advice, our calendars are the perfect way to send employees a powerful health … Continue Reading »
At the center of any wellness program is the desire to positively impact the health of individuals and create a healthier workforce. Many of the more chronic diseases that people deal with have direct correlations to lifestyle choices that could be modified or corrected. In fact, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 80 … Continue Reading »
A flexible work environment, either through flex time, job sharing or other measures, is a sometime remedy to help employees balance work and family and manage workplace stress. Studies have shown that flexibility can also lead to healthier lifestyle choices and healthier habits overall.
One study, published in … Continue Reading »
Obesity is viewed as an emerging pandemic and accounts for 2-7% of health costs in industrialized countries. According to a 2006 UN study, in the United States, where over two-thirds of the population is overweight, the annual economic cost of obesity for insurance, paid sick leave, and other payments is $12.7 billion. … Continue Reading »
Are you looking for a way to promote health awareness and encourage your employees to assume responsibility for their own health? Consider hosting a workplace health fair.
Health fairs can vary widely in scope and presentation, but the goal is to provide a general baseline check on an individual’s health in one or more areas. … Continue Reading »
By now you’ve probably seen the data: Workplace wellness programs save money in the form of lower absenteeism, increased productivity and lower health care costs. Starting out with the right resources, people, information and priorities helps ensure that your wellness program will move in the right direction and reward you … Continue Reading »
The word “cancer” has always evoked fear and uncertainty. Now a recent survey finds that despite all that is known about cancer prevention, many people still believe there’s not much they can do to prevent the disease.
The survey, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, found that almost half the … Continue Reading »
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