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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 »

According to the 2009 edition of the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts, U.S. workers are actually safer on the job than in their homes or communities.
Take the time to remind employees that accidents do happen outside of work. And accidents can lead to injury, rising healthcare costs, and even death.
Last year, employers lost 75 million … Continue Reading »

The average employee spends around 40 hours a week at work, but do you know how much time is spent on non-work related distractions?
Research on “interruption science” found that when employees are involved in a task and interrupted (an e-mail, instant message, etc.) only 40% of the time will they go back to doing … Continue Reading »

You may not realize it, but a healthy bottom line for your company starts with a healthy diet.
According to the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, employers spend about $130 billion a year in healthcare costs related to being overweight.
You can help decrease this number by encouraging a healthy lifestyle in the workplace.
A study by … Continue Reading »

Are your employees feeling down?
A recent survey found 45% of U.S. workers are satisfied with their jobs, down from 52% in 2005, and 61% in 1987.
Feelings of stress, being overworked, and anxiety can lead to life threatening illnesses like cardiovascular disease and depression.
Discontent in the office can also hinder the bottom line: A 2004 study … Continue Reading »

Tossing and turning into the wee hours may be hurting your company’s bottom line.
Lost productivity, compromised physical and/or emotional health, impaired cognition, accident rates, and absences have all been attributed to poor sleep.
The National Commission on Sleep Disorders estimates that poor sleeping habits cost $150 billion a year in stress and reduced workplace productivity. (To … Continue Reading »

Supporting a healthy diet at work benefits everyone.
Studies show promoting better nutrition in the workplace can raise productivity, reduce sick days, and reduce the number of work-related accidents.
Good nutrition also leads to a healthy BMI, which helps reduce company cost. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2000, the total cost (direct and indirect) … Continue Reading »

Deskfast, or eating breakfast at your desk, is a good thing.
Research shows that people who eat something in the morning—even in front of a computer—are more successful at losing weight and keeping it off.
Unfortunately, nearly six out of 10 people skip breakfast at least once a week.
Studies show foregoing a morning meal leads to bad … Continue Reading »

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 3.7 million work-related injuries and illness in 2008.
While this number is alarming and represents substantial loss of workforce productivity, it’s the lowest number reported in five years.
Here’s the skinny: 1.1 million workers were hurt severely enough to require time off, which was down 7% from 2007. Ergonomic problem … Continue Reading »

Are you sitting down?
You may want to stand up and encourage your employees to do the same after you read this: New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people who sit for prolonged periods of time—or anyone at a desk job—have a higher risk for disease than people who simply … Continue Reading »