Office

Fall kicks off football-filled weekends, cooler temperatures, colorful leaves … and a few unwelcome accompaniments.

Colds, flu, and seasonal allergies will probably start making the rounds at your office in the near future, if they haven’t already. For your employees, that means feeling physically ill and mentally drained; for you, it means taking up the slack … Continue Reading »

Monday mornings can be tough enough without having a forced weekly reunion with your allergy symptoms the moment you walk in the door at the office.

That’s how it is for the millions of allergy sufferers whose triggers lurk at work.

And if they’ve managed to create a relatively allergy-free zone in their homes, the rude awakening … Continue Reading »

New year, new you. It’s more than just an expression. With a little motivation and a dose of dedication, it can be reality for you and your staff members.

In the spirit of workplace wellness, encourage your workers to get a fresh start in 2011. A good way to start is by finishing up unfinished business … Continue Reading »

We’ve got the perfect gift idea for your hardworking staff: the gift of fitness!

What makes it perfect? Fitness-oriented gift options comprise a world of possibilities for any budget. And what better way to reinforce the wellness messages you’ll spend the upcoming year trying to convey?

Gifts that encourage and facilitate fitness could be the key to … Continue Reading »

Just because your employees work behind a desk all day doesn’t mean they’re doomed to remain sedentary until quitting time.

In fact, it’s all the more reason for them to make a conscious effort to get moving.

No matter how busy your employees are, their eyes need a break from the computer screen, their fingers from the … Continue Reading »

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 »