Management

The foundation of any successful health management program is a monthly newsletter — the most effective, cost efficient approach to continued awareness and self-care. Studies have shown that newsletters have a 400% higher readership than other promotional materials.
Newsletters provide an easy way to communicate with your employees, and because they are well … Continue Reading »

What can helping your employees get more sleep do for you? Well-rested employees are safer, more productive, more alert and focused. But more than 60% of adults have sleep troubles a few nights a week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. And shiftworkers may be even more sleep deprived. Chances are, one of your employees … 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 »

When it comes to decision-making, we are all predictable creatures of habit. We glean information from the world around us, and then color it with our own perceptions. Sometimes our feelings and internal dialogue lead the way more than the facts at hand. Set a higher standard for decision-making by recognizing these common traps, and … 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 »

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 »

Everyone likes to feel recognized and appreciated. But how do you reward good performance in a way that inspires employees to do more, creates a positive working environment … and doesn’t break your budget? You may think your incentive program is working, but if you fall into any of these common pitfalls you may be … Continue Reading »

Research by the Federal Reserve indicates that household debt is at a record high relative to disposable income. Personal bankruptcy filings reached 1.25 million in the year ending June 30, up 34 percent from the year before. And it is not just the little people who are struggling with finances. Notably, photographer to … Continue Reading »

Resilience, the ability to recover from setbacks and adapt to change, can determine whether a worker sinks or swims in today’s fast-paced working environment. Being resilient means you manage stress well, take problems in stride and don’t let setbacks derail productivity. More than experience or training, it’s an employee’s level of resilience in the … Continue Reading »

Visual impressions are extremely strong and print is very efficient at communicating effective behavioral messages. Posters try to sell ideas to specific audiences and are a compelling form of advertising. The main objective of workplace posters is to alter the consciousness of workers to bring about a behavioral change or an … Continue Reading »