Employees

Productivity can mean the difference between a thriving business that surpasses its competitors or one that struggles to keep up … or even fails.

A healthy staff is a productive one, and your employees’ job performance often reflects their physical and mental state, either positively or negatively.

That’s just one of the reasons your employees’ health and … Continue Reading »

Trite but true, there’s no “I” in “team.”

As important as it is to treat individuals as individuals instead of grouping them into a single entity known as “staff,” it’s equally important for your employees to be able to come together for the good of the company.

You know your workers can do their jobs and do … Continue Reading »

It’s Tax Day: an oft-dreaded yearly event that compels us to turn our attention toward our personal finances.

For most people, that’s not a pleasant thing to do. A poll earlier this year found that more than half of American workers say they are “much more concerned” about their finances than they were a year … Continue Reading »

Encouraging a healthy lifestyle in your office can really add up.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2000, the total cost (direct and indirect) attributable to obesity was estimated at $117 billion.
And medical expenses for obese employees are estimated to be between 29% and 117% greater than medical expenses for employees with a healthy … Continue Reading »

It’s 12 p.m. Do you know what your employees are eating for lunch?
Many employees in an office setting will hit the drive thru or the vending machine for something quick, convenient, and unfortunately unhealthy.
But you can help employees make better choices.
Try e-mailing this list of office-friendly food choices that can help your employees maintain a … Continue Reading »

Spring is the peak time for allergies, but indoor allergens can cause year-round trouble. Allergy symptoms are a leading cause of absenteeism; afflicted employees may miss up to 32 hours a week when pollen counts are high. Those who show up at work may be less productive, as both allergies and medications can cause drowsiness.

To … Continue Reading »

Look around your office: Are you noticing your employees yawning, or getting a fifth cup of coffee to stay alert?
Your company may lose millions in lost productivity due to lack of focus and feeling tired at work from inadequate sleep and poor lifestyle choices.
Help your employees avoid daytime sleepiness by sending out an e-mail with … Continue Reading »

Would your employees know if they had high cholesterol?
High levels of cholesterol in the blood—hypercholesterolemia—is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and a major cause of disability. More than $432 billion a year in healthcare is spent on heart disease alone, according to the … Continue Reading »

When it comes to sweets in the office, odds are a birthday, celebration, or the vending machine can provide a sugar fix at any given time.
In moderation, sugar can be a pleasurable part of a healthy diet.
But the key is moderation. Do you know if your employees are exercising good judgment when it comes to … 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 »