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A flexible work environment, either through flex time, job sharing or other measures, is a sometime remedy to help employees balance work and family and manage workplace stress. Studies have shown that flexibility can also lead to healthier lifestyle choices and healthier habits overall.
One study, published in … Continue Reading »

5/21/2009  From Cision Navigator
By Terri Rieck
With all the talk of healthcare reform in Washington, one way the government hopes to change the landscape is with a new breed of wellness programs tailored for companies. Some on Capitol Hill are even proposing tax credits for corporations that invest in such programs.
One publishing company hopes to … Continue Reading »

How your organization manages the shiftwork environment makes a difference in the health, productivity, safety and satisfaction of your employees. Keep these tips from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in mind as you manage your 24-hour operation.
Avoid a fixed night shift. It is difficult for the human … Continue Reading »

Obesity is viewed as an emerging pandemic and accounts for 2-7% of health costs in industrialized countries. According to a 2006 UN study, in the United States, where over two-thirds of the population is overweight, the annual economic cost of obesity for insurance, paid sick leave, and other payments is $12.7 billion. … Continue Reading »

Are you looking for a way to promote health awareness and encourage your employees to assume responsibility for their own health? Consider hosting a workplace health fair.
Health fairs can vary widely in scope and presentation, but the goal is to provide a general baseline check on an individual’s health in one or more areas. … Continue Reading »

Headaches are one of the most common workplace maladies effecting productivity, resulting in millions of lost workdays each year—18 million of them due to migraines alone. And although it’s true that many factors beyond your control can contribute to employees’ headaches, such as skimping on sleep, skipping meals or simply … Continue Reading »

Your employees face different challenges these days, but the one thing they have in common is their concern about the future of their jobs and their workplace. If you haven’t already met as a group, they may be waiting for some news (good or bad) from management. Communicate about today’s uncertain … Continue Reading »

By now you’ve probably seen the data: Workplace wellness programs save money in the form of lower absenteeism, increased productivity and lower health care costs. Starting out with the right resources, people, information and priorities helps ensure that your wellness program will move in the right direction and reward you … Continue Reading »

News and commentary about the economic down-turn, job losses and other discouraging statistics are hurting employee morale. The right techniques can help put some control back in your hands and give you a path to reduce the effects of pessimistic messages on your organization and boost in morale.
Many companies reduce employment … Continue Reading »

One in five U.S. workers says the recession is causing them mental problems. According to Mental Health America, depression strikes 19 million people every year and is as costly as heart disease or AIDS in terms of absenteeism, lost productivity and direct treatment costs. In fact, depression ranks third, after family … Continue Reading »