Office

You may think ergonomics is simply about the way your office’s workstations are set up, but don’t be tempted to minimize its importance.

The science of ergonomics, which seeks to design the workplace and equipment to fit the worker, is crucial to preventing a host of medical problems.

Bones, muscles, and joints stand to pay the price … Continue Reading »

Summer is almost here, officially. Unofficially, the temperatures are already soaring in some parts of the U.S.. Be prepared for activity in scorching heat regardless of the season or your climate zone with common sense and easy to implement tips.

When temperatures soar, stay cool and safe with these heat beaters:

When you work or play in … Continue Reading »

Think noise is just a minor annoyance? Think again.

Studies show direct correlations between noise and health, which is a good reason to open your ears to the reality of noise pollution in your own workplace.

According to the EPA, noise has been linked to a variety of health problems, including stress-related illnesses, high blood … Continue Reading »

Are your employees phoning it in?

It’s an important thing to know: Productivity takes a hit when workers are disengaged, or emotionally and psychologically disconnected from their jobs and workplaces.

It makes sense that engaged workers exhibit better work performance than those who are disengaged, as studies have repeatedly shown to be true. But recently, … Continue Reading »

This one’s for you, chocolate lovers. The results of a new study indicate that a daily dose of the sweet stuff may decrease your risk for heart attack and stroke by almost 40%!

German researchers studied the diet and exercise habits of 20,000 people over the course of eight years and found that those … Continue Reading »

An interesting study sheds light on the importance of, well, lighting.

Darkness can lend itself to a false sense of anonymity, researchers have found, making people more likely than they would be otherwise to engage in unethical behaviors.
The study, published in the journal Psychological Science, encompassed three separate experiments, all with similar findings. Participants in … Continue Reading »

Encouraging a healthy lifestyle in your office can really add up.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2000, the total cost (direct and indirect) attributable to obesity was estimated at $117 billion.
And medical expenses for obese employees are estimated to be between 29% and 117% greater than medical expenses for employees with a healthy … Continue Reading »

It’s 12 p.m. Do you know what your employees are eating for lunch?
Many employees in an office setting will hit the drive thru or the vending machine for something quick, convenient, and unfortunately unhealthy.
But you can help employees make better choices.
Try e-mailing this list of office-friendly food choices that can help your employees maintain a … Continue Reading »

Spring cleaning is a great way to get a fresh start in the brand-new season, to erase the telltale signs of a long, busy winter, and to organize the spaces where you spend much of your time—including your office.
Working in a cluttered, dirty, disorganized environment takes a toll on your employees’ mental and physical … Continue Reading »

Spring is the peak time for allergies, but indoor allergens can cause year-round trouble. Allergy symptoms are a leading cause of absenteeism; afflicted employees may miss up to 32 hours a week when pollen counts are high. Those who show up at work may be less productive, as both allergies and medications can cause drowsiness.

To … Continue Reading »