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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 »

Audio conferences are designed to educate, inform, and inspire professionals on a variety of important health, wellness, HR, and safety topics. They’re also the perfect way to stay current on vital topics when you don’t have a lot of time or money to invest. Conferences are designed to provide essential information and advice you can … Continue Reading »

Many of the issues in the workplace stem from personal finance concerns. No wonder, 43% of Americans have been living on more than they earn in a year. As of March 2009, the average amount of credit card debt per household was $8,475. Americans have not always overused credit— just 20 years ago the average … Continue Reading »

Despite the recession and recent cutbacks in some benefit programs, companies continue to add wellness and health management programs to promote healthier behaviors among their workers, according to a survey by the global consulting firm Watson Wyatt and the National Business Group on Health.

Of the 489 large U.S. employers … Continue Reading »

In case you have been off the grid or under a rock for the last few months, here is a news flash: The legislative and executive branches of the U.S.government are looking at ways to overhaul the health care system with universal coverage and health care cost reductions as stated goals.

One thing is for sure. … Continue Reading »

Have you defined the word “injury” at your workplace? If not, you need to educate your employees. Describe exactly what types of injuries should be reported to you.
OSHA defines an injury or illness as being work-related “if an event or exposure in the work environment caused or contributed to the condition … Continue Reading »

Wow, our first full week of CorporateWellnessadvisor.com is under our figurative belt. Topics this week included employee motivation, effective cost-efficient communications, celebrating success, and wellness messages at work. The unifying principal of these topics is interpersonal relationships in the workplace. It is the people we work with every day that enrich our work-life and personal … Continue Reading »

At the center of any wellness program is the desire to positively impact the health of individuals and create a healthier workforce. Many of the more chronic diseases that people deal with have direct correlations to lifestyle choices that could be modified or corrected. In fact,  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 80 … Continue Reading »

Research published by the Harvard Business School shows that, in 85 percent of companies, employees lose motivation after the first six months on the job and that they continue the downward slide for the remainder of their employment. Can you as an employer do more to keep employees engaged and … Continue Reading »