Money

Is money (or lack thereof) what’s keeping your employees from taking on a full-scale weight-loss program?

If so, we have good news: It doesn’t have to cost a lot to be effective.

A study published recently in the journal Obesity shows that people who participated for three years in a comparatively inexpensive weight-loss program were successful in … Continue Reading »

Obese employees may be costing you more than just health-care dollars.

Hiding behind all the well-known costs of obesity is one that you might not have considered: Productivity.

New research indicates that obesity and its associated problems may hit your business to the tune of as much as $73.1 billion.

The main culprit? Presenteeism, which describes workers … Continue Reading »

Money may not live up to its reputation as the root of all evil, but it can sometimes feel that way.

Financial stress is one of the leading causes of stress in Americans, and those who experience it risk paying the price with their health.

Worry over personal finances can lead to problems such as sleep disturbance … Continue Reading »

Cost-cutting measures: The words might elicit groans from every corner of your office, but the process doesn’t have to be a painful one.

In fact, presented in a positive light and with the right incentives, it can be something your employees embrace. After all, money freed up from unnecessary expenses can be put to use … Continue Reading »

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 »