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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 »

With the news swirling with reports of H1N1 (swine) flu spreading in our schools and universities, preparing the workplace now for the possibility of an outbreak is critical. Bright spots in recent flu news are that H1N1 is unlikely to recombine with seasonal flu, Tamiflu is still fully effective against the virus and one dose … Continue Reading »

In an article for CNN.com this week, a spokesperson for the nonprofit organization National Business Group on Health said that while sometimes a bit fuzzy, evidence is accumulating that wellness programs are saving employers money. More and more employers are turning to wellness programs as a way to cut health care costs and finding that … Continue Reading »

Strong leaders know that actions speak louder than words. If you feel as though you repeat the same messages again and again, take a closer look at your actions.

Listen. Have an open door and an open mind to ideas and suggestions from others.
Take care of yourself. Have a healthy work/life balance, eat well, exercise … Continue Reading »

Employees and co-workers looking a bit frazzled? Well, no wonder! American workers take fewer and shorter vacations than workers just about anywhere else in the world. On average, Americans log about 100 more work hours per year than the Japanese and three months a year more than Europeans.
Here are some … Continue Reading »

The weekend is almost here. That means, hopefully, a chance for an afternoon nap one of the two days. The weekend nap is a long-standing tradition at my house as is a conscious effort to get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
Forty percent of Americans sleep less than the recommended amount. Chronic, inadequate … Continue Reading »

Today is the day that my favorite pizza chain sends out a sometimes irresistible coupon that I simultaneously love and loathe to get. Saving money is good and pizza is not horrible in moderation, but these coupons are deadly for me. Usually they are for multiple pizzas and free toppings—think fatty and unhealthy because naturally … Continue Reading »