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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 »

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 »

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 is an understatement to say that we have a bit of an obesity problem in the U.S.. We are not alone. All industrialized societies seem to be packing on the pounds. This is not good for the individuals or societies where obesity contributes to heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. It is also … 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 »

Audio conferences are the perfect way to stay current on vital topics when you don’t have a lot of time or money to invest or aren’t able to attend a program outside the home or office. Our conferences provide essential information and advice you can put to use in your workplace.
In an upcoming conference (September … 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 »

Today is the day that my favorite pizza chain sends out a sometimes irresistible coupon that I simultaneously love and loathe to get. Saving money is good and pizza is not horrible in moderation, but these coupons are deadly for me. Usually they are for multiple pizzas and free toppings—think fatty and unhealthy because naturally … Continue Reading »