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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
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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 »

When you run a shiftwork operation, you need a schedule that maximizes productivity for you, the employer, without burning out your employees. Follow these recommendations from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on shiftwork and schedules.
There are many different types of shiftwork schedules, from oil rig workers who spend weeks on the job … Continue Reading »

Target the topics most important to your organization by displaying our posters throughout your workplace. No matter what the subject…health and wellness, safety, productivity or shift work, no matter what the location…in hallways, lunchrooms, … 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 »

In case you have been off the grid or under a rock for the last few months, here is a news flash: The legislative and executive branches of the U.S.government are looking at ways to overhaul the health care system with universal coverage and health care cost reductions as stated goals.

One thing is for sure. … Continue Reading »

We just launched, officially, yesterday and have been pleased to see the response to our new web site. Of course, we’re extremely excited about the latest addition to the Personal Best family.
As a FREE dedicated online resource for wellness, human resources, benefits and other professionals, the Corporate Wellness Advisor is a one-stop site … Continue Reading »