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The cost of work-related injuries to the economy has been estimated to be $127 billion annually, according to the National Safety Council. And back injuries alone cost businesses more than $10 billion in workers’ compensation expenses and approximately 100 million work days each year, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety … 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 »

Identify employee distractions — personal and work related — before they become a safety issue. Then help employees by following these simple suggestions:

Work with your employees to develop plans that allow them to get work done safely.

Encourage employees to take advantage of your employee assistance program when personal issues arise.

Remain flexible. Allow employees extra time … Continue Reading »

Job interviewing takes skill and preparedness, whether you are in front of the desk or behind it. Use these tips to make your next interview a success, and choose the right person for the job.

Ask each interviewee similar questions so you collect the same information from each and can easily compare candidates. Remember to … 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 »

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu in an average year, with more than 200,000 hospitalized from complications.
With the threat of H1N1, this flu season looks to be anything but average:

• Up to 50% of Americans infected
• 1.8 million hospital admissions
• 30,000 to 90,000 deaths in the U.S. alone
Now … Continue Reading »

It’s not news that health insurance premiums continue to rise. Employers who pick up part of the tab are paying more and more for coverage — and promoting wellness and disease prevention is more important than ever. What is your workplace wellness quotient? Take a moment to make sure you’re doing all you can to … 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 »

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nonfatal injury and illness incidence rate among private industry employers in 2007 was 4.2 cases per 100 workers and required a median of 7 days away from work. The injury and illness incidence rate was highest among mid-size establishments (those employing between 50 and … Continue Reading »