Personal Best

Of course you want to hire and retain the best employees for your company. In the current economic climate, many quality individuals are looking for work and existing employees are concerned about the future of their jobs and the health of the company. Opportunities to leave or change jobs within the company may be more … Continue Reading »

Safety meetings don’t have to be boring. When they’re done well, people listen—when people listen and act accordingly, safety records improve. Here are a few ways to make a big impact at your next safety meeting:

Create an agenda ahead of time. Inform participants about what you plan to cover and ask … Continue Reading »

Motivation Versus Mandates   

Managers and team leaders can approach their employees in two ways when it comes to wellness and safety: They can rely on mandating or they can start motivating. Guess which one works better?

While employers who mandate rules from the top down often achieve their … Continue Reading »

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 »

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 »

Since I’ve been raving about journaling in our Personal Best® publications, I just had to see how well our Walk-a-Day Journal would work to motivate me with my own fitness goals. After three months of use, and 15 pounds down, I credit my journal for keeping me on track with my walking and weight loss … 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 »