Health And Well Being In The Workplace

When you think workplace safety, sleep is probably not the first thing that comes to mind.

But consider its implications. Without enough sleep, your employees face all kinds of problems at work and at home. They struggle to focus, their health may suffer, and they probably experience stress more acutely.

Moodiness and fatigue may make it hard … Continue Reading »

A recent survey indicated that the lunch break may be going the way of 9-to-5 workdays and pension plans. That is to say, they may be becoming obsolete.

In an online poll of 751 North American workers by Right Management, a third of them said they rarely or never take a lunch break and another third … Continue Reading »

Preventing disease starts with promoting awareness.

Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, even cancer … understanding the risk factors and what can be done to decrease them greatly improves the odds of avoiding these diseases entirely or at least lessening their severity and improving one’s long-term outlook.

Particularly in the case of cancer, early detection is key. The … Continue Reading »

Everyone knows the value of a good night’s sleep, but the power of quality sleep may be even more important than we realize.

New research published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association, shows that quality of sleep can have an effect on blood pressure. The study found that men who experienced low-quality sleep, in … Continue Reading »

Aah, the weekend. Time to relax, indulge, stay up late and sleep later … or maybe not.

Sure, it’s nice (and necessary) to have a break from the daily grind. It gives people time to catch up on life outside the office, to engage in family time and leisure activities, as well as take care of … Continue Reading »

Holding down a full-time job while balancing family, friends, and social obligations isn’t easy for anyone.

Add a chronic physical problem to the mix and you can see how difficult it can be to get it all done to the best of your ability.

For those who have health problems that limit their abilities, sap their energy, … Continue Reading »

When many people think “workplace safety,” they picture slips, trips, and falls. If it were so simple, safety training would consist of little more than “Be careful.”

Take ergonomics, for example. This common office buzzword sometimes seems like little more than a scientific term for comfort, but it belongs under the safety umbrella just as much … Continue Reading »

Rekindling kindness among your staffers may not be one of your top workplace wellness goals, but new research shows that it’s probably worth checking in to.

According to the American Psychological Association, many office environments are seeing a growing problem known as workplace incivility … or, in its most basic form, rudeness.

Study co-author Jeannie Trudel estimates … Continue Reading »

In the business world, productivity is the name of the game.

It’s no secret that you’ll get the best work out of your employees when they are healthy, balanced, and focused. Enter corporate wellness programs.

Think of a successful corporate wellness program as productivity insurance: The better your staff members feel and the less they have to … Continue Reading »

Stress. In small doses, it’s not necessarily a bad thing.

It can provide just the amount of motivation you need to accomplish what needs doing: laundry, yard work, taxes, and the like.

But when stress becomes more than just a motivator, it can do a lot more harm than good.

Without proper coping mechanisms, an overload of stress … Continue Reading »