Identify employee distractions — personal and work related — before they become a safety issue. Then help employees by following these simple suggestions:
Work with your employees to develop plans that allow them to get work done safely.
Encourage employees to take advantage of your employee assistance program when personal issues arise.
Remain flexible. Allow employees extra time … Continue Reading »
According to new research, the best, no-nonsense eating plan for weight loss is counting calories — whether from fat, protein or carbohydrates. Think B4 You Eat posters make employees think twice about their food choices by illustrating just how much exercise is required to burn off those calories …and providing a healthier alternative.
ALL-NEW from TV’s … Continue Reading »
The foundation of any successful health management program is a monthly newsletter — the most effective, cost efficient approach to continued awareness and self-care. Studies have shown that newsletters have a 400% higher readership than other promotional materials.
Newsletters provide an easy way to communicate with your employees, and because they are well … 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 »
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 »
According to a 2005 study published in the American Journal of Public Health, healthy interventions in the workplace — such as going smoke-free, displaying posters promoting physical activity and offering nutritious refreshments at meetings — may encourage low-income, ethnically diverse workers to adopt healthy habits that fight cancer.
Low-income workers and ethnic minorities are more likely … Continue Reading »
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nonfatal injury and illness incidence rate among private industry employers in 2007 was 4.2 cases per 100 workers and required a median of 7 days away from work. The injury and illness incidence rate was highest among mid-size establishments (those employing between 50 and … Continue Reading »
The workplace is the most logical and effective front line for promoting wellness and preventing health problems because employees spend a growing amount of time at work. Keeping employees healthy and productive now ranks among the top three business priorities, according to Hewitt Associates’ 2008 survey of 500-plus U.S. companies, representing eight million employees.
Almost two … 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 »
Because accidents not only hurt people, but business as well, you have a stake in preventing them. Sixty percent of injuries occur off the job. So it’s time you promote safe habits in all situations. Make safety a year-round program, easily and affordably, with TopSafety™ newsletter. Helping your organization meet its safety obligations, TopSafety™ … Continue Reading »
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