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It’s a scary statistic: About one in two American men and one out of three American women will have some type of cancer at some point during their lifetime.
The emotional and physical pain of this life threatening disease affects family, friends, personal lives, and it also has a major impact on the workplace.
More than one … Continue Reading »

The American Dietetic Association says the minimum exercise for good health is 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a day.
Moving more can have a positive impact on your bottom line too: Life threatening diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity—which contribute to skyrocketing healthcare costs—may be prevented with diet and exercise.
Regular exercise … Continue Reading »

It was nice while it lasted.
After three months of rising consumer confidence in new job opportunities and the economy, the Consumer Confidence Index fell almost 11 points in February.
Citing unemployment as a main reason, researchers say consumers could continue to cut spending which hinders economic growth.
The findings may also be hindering your bottom line: … Continue Reading »

The spring season won’t officially start until March 20th, but it’s never too early to motivate employees to do something great for their health.
And for many people, spring signals a new beginning which equals a great time to give employees the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Encourage employees to turn over a new … 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 »

It’s good to go green—especially during tax season.
Uncle Sam may look favorably upon your company if you made green adjustments last year.
Or, if you’re now getting more eco-friendly, here are a few green company expenses you may benefit from during tax time:
Company car. Did you know American workers spend an average of 47 hours per … Continue Reading »

Are your employees getting the proper nutrition they need to be productive at work?
While you can’t force anyone to adopt healthier eating habits, you can give your employees the information they need to make better choices.
Try tacking up posters or e-mail this list of nutritious snacks from the authors of “Eat This, Not … Continue Reading »

Do your employees know about computer vision syndrome (CVS)?
If you notice workers straining to see the computer screen—or rubbing their eyes with irritation—it could be happening to them.
CVS encompasses a slew of eyestrain and pain problems from staring at the computer for too long.
Why does this happen? The muscles in the eye … 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 »

If you work in an office, odds are there’s a soda bottle lurking around.
But do you know how many calories are in your favorite beverage?
If you haven’t turned that shiny bottle around before, the beverage industry says new labeling plans will move the calorie information to the front of containers, soda fountains, and vending machines … Continue Reading »