Damaging behaviors like smoking, Internet overload, stress, and overall bad lifestyle choices can hinder productivity and drive up health care costs for your business.
Here are a few tips on how to help employees curb bad habits in the workplace:
Smoking. U.S. businesses are paying an estimated $3,391 extra per smoker per year in direct medical costs … Continue Reading »
It’s almost the end of year, which means more than 30 million employees enrolled in flexible spending accounts (FSA) will most likely have to use their money by December 31, 2009.
In 2008, the average FSA contribution (or pre-tax money for unreimbursed medical expenses) was $1,385, according to Mercer, a human resources consulting firm.
But keep your … Continue Reading »
The most recent report from the Federal Reserve says the economy is “improving modestly”, however, stress levels in the workplace are still high.
According to Mental Health America, one in four employees admit to missing work due to job-related stress. And nearly half of all American employees report feeling “stressed out” compared to 39% of workers … Continue Reading »
What’s most important to your employees? You might be surprised. In a survey of large companies conducted by the National Business Group on Health, 83% of employees surveyed said they would take a cut in salary or a reduction in retirement benefits rather than see their health benefits reduced. With today’s rising health care costs, … Continue Reading »
If you’re looking for some ideas on how to improve your company’s safety performance, these three suggestions can help.
Discuss safety at every opportunity. Workplace safety should always be on your meeting agenda. Communicate to your staff why safety is so important and make everyone aware of how safety affects them personally. Post safety goals and … Continue Reading »
Ever suspect that your company cafeteria or vending machines might be partly to blame for employees’ unhealthy eating habits? Check your cafeteria, vending machines and even catering services to make sure a variety of healthy food choices is available to your employees. Here’s a quick checklist:
For breakfast: Ask your cafeteria to include healthier items such … Continue Reading »
Economic times are tough and everyone is cutting back where they can. One moving target that businesses have to deal with is the rising costs of health insurance for employees. Rather than eliminate this valuable benefit that helps attract, keep, and take care of a valued workforce, companies are looking for ways to contain insurance … Continue Reading »
This economy, sporting the longest recession since WWII, is causing stress and making people ill. Only 9% of Americans rate the economy positively and 43% say it is getting worse. Folks are overwhelmed and worried about their homes, retirement, and making ends meet. Physical ailments like headaches, backaches, neck aches and insomnia are being linked … 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 »
|
||||
|
||
RSS Feed (what is this?) | Privacy Policy
Copyright 2011 Personal Best dba Oakstone Publishing LLC
All Rights Reserved
