Management

Do you want to reduce health care costs and improve productivity?
The Live Well! Lose Weight! Wellness Program is an easy way to inspire employees to make healthy lifestyle choices that benefit everyone.
The Live Well! Lose Weight! Wellness Program is a complete, 6-week plan designed to improve fitness and nutrition in the workplace, and includes everything … Continue Reading »

Did you know…
In 85% of companies, employees lose motivation after their first six months on the job and continue losing it for the rest of their employment, according to research by the Harvard Business School.
Don’t let your employees become part of this statistic. Keep them engaged and motivated to excel with the publication that helps … 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 »

Unfortunately, diabetes is on the rise: The most recent Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index survey says roughly 26 million Americans have diabetes—a 10.4% increase from last year. And it’s no surprise that obesity, which leads to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes, is also on the rise. But diet and exercise can significantly reduce the potential complications … Continue Reading »

Did you know…

Thirty to 80% of financially distressed workers spend time at their place of employment worrying about personal finances and dealing with financial issues instead of working.
And research shows that workers with financial worries are more likely to report poor health and are absent more frequently. Clearly, ‘fiscal fitness’ is an important part … Continue Reading »

The power goes out and suddenly your workplace is drenched in darkness. Are you and your employees prepared? Here are some steps to take before and during a power failure:

Before:

Familiarize employees with exit routes in case immediate evacuation is necessary. Assign department leaders who can mobilize employees and find the safest route out.
Keep flashlights in … Continue Reading »

You may think that you can’t afford to implement employee retention ideas, or that the only way to reduce turnover is to increase salaries. You may be surprised to learn that employees get more out of your work place than just money, and that there’s plenty of low-cost actions you can take to make them … 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 »

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 »

Pain has been called an invisible disease, although it is in fact a symptom of many diseases and conditions. In addition to absenteeism, pain costs U.S. employers up to $100 billion in lost productivity per year due to diminished work, or presenteeism, according to the National Pain Foundation. Whether due to back problems, migraines, arthritis … Continue Reading »