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It has been a tough year. I suspect that very few folks would argue with that statement. The U.S. and world economy has taken a beating and are still trying to get up off the floor. More importantly businesses and employees, current and former, have been through the wringer as they try to adjust to … Continue Reading »

Despite an increase in smoking cession programs and statewide bans against the cancer causing habit, there has been almost no change, and maybe even a slight increase, in smoking today.

According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20.6% of Americans were smoking in 2008, which is just a shade … Continue Reading »

People who have to accommodate others who become ill from odor nuisance often assume that they are imagining their illness. Research has indicated that this is not the case. These people detect some smells more rapidly and process the information more deeply in the brain.
The subconscious mind associates odor with experiences and uses odors as … Continue Reading »

According to a survey by the Association of Executive Search Consultants, work/life balance has declined over the past five years. More than half of executives surveyed said that they had not achieved satisfactory work/life balance and that devices such as the BlackBerry and mobile phones had negatively impacted their personal time. Many would consider taking … 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 »

Employers often miss the signs of anger that may lead to infighting among employees or even workplace violence. Employees may not express their anger to supervisors and the anger they do show outwardly might be just the “tip of the iceberg,” while much stronger feelings are buried deeper.
Watch for incidents where an employee belittles another’s … Continue Reading »

Eating meals, chatting on the phone, listening to voicemail and checking e-mails — all normal work-related activities, right? Right, except these are typical activities today’s employees may be doing while driving. The Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW), sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), was officially last week, … Continue Reading »

Employees who show up for work enthusiastic and passionate about their jobs — does it sound too good to be true? Don’t give up hope: You may find a renewed sense of purpose among workers after trying these tactics that aim to jump-start productivity.

Focus on the positive. Approach each employee as a valuable individual with … Continue Reading »

Want to jump-start wellness efforts in your workplace and bring employees together at the same time? It might be easier than you think to get employees on track to achieving better health and fitness with a little mentoring magic!
Pair employees who are trying to reach healthy goals with those who already have reached them. For … 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 »