Money

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 »

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 »