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Health experts say walking 10,000 steps a day, or about five miles, can dramatically cut the risk for life threatening diseases such as Type 2 diabetes or obesity, which can help your company save money on lost productivity and rising healthcare costs.
Encourage employees to incorporate these “steps” into their regular routine at work by tacking … Continue Reading »

Are your employees in need of a little flex time?
Workers who have more control over their schedules and workdays saw improvements in both mental and physical health, according to a recent study by UK researchers.
Here’s the scoop: Situations that gave the employee more control over scheduling showed positive effects on health, particularly with regard to … Continue Reading »

It’s good to go green—especially during tax season.
Uncle Sam may look favorably upon your company if you made green adjustments last year.
Or, if you’re now getting more eco-friendly, here are a few green company expenses you may benefit from during tax time:
Company car. Did you know American workers spend an average of 47 hours per … Continue Reading »

It’s a new year, and you know what that means.
Everyone is on a diet.
According to the Food and Health Survey from the International Food Information Council, 61% of consumers are looking to lose 20 pounds or more, and 64% are taking steps to improve their diet.
This is great news considering the rising obesity rate in … Continue Reading »

It’s no surprise: Smoking is terrible for your health.
But did you know that if you employ smokers, your bottom line may be taking a hit: U.S. businesses are paying an estimated $3,391 extra per smoker per year in direct medical costs and lost productivity from smoking-related illnesses like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic … Continue Reading »

Employees’ money worries can be a big distraction on the job—and the holidays tend to stir up financial stress.
To help make 2010 the year for strengthening “fiscal fitness,” ask employees to consider these items below:
Are you a penny-pincher?
Or do you fall into these money traps?

Buying a new car every three to four years
Buying sale items … 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 »

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 »

Today, the word “budget” can be a source of uncertainly for employees. Financial stressors, including a decrease in pay, rising health care costs, 401K investments, credit card debt, and everyday bills can have a negative impact on employee production. A recent study in Human Resources magazine found that more than 53 percent of employees experience—and … Continue Reading »