Productivity

Whether or not your workplace feels like a pressure cooker, you can bet that some of your employees consider it one.

Stress is a normal part of life to some degree, but when it is excessive, chronic, or both, it can wreak havoc on the sufferer’s mental and physical health and negatively affect your business. … Continue Reading »

Work hard, play hard, eat right, exercise daily, sleep well, repeat.

Such is the go-go-go mentality of today’s fast-paced society, and it often comes with some unwelcome side effects. For people striving to balance a full-time job, a family, social obligations, and time to take care of themselves, stress is likely part of the package. … Continue Reading »

Two for one sounds like a good deal, right? Not if you’re talking about sleeplessness and depression.

The two conditions tend to go hand in hand, and, like the chicken or the egg, it can be hard to tell which one came first.

Are those long, frustrating wakeful hours to blame for your listlessness and unshakable … Continue Reading »

Everyone’s been there at one time or another: You toss and turn your way through a restless night and then struggle to keep your eyes open at work the next day.

But when sleep deprivation becomes a chronic problem, the negative effects can end up costing more than a drowsy day on the job. … Continue Reading »

A major cause of missed workdays and lost productivity might be right under your nose.

The culprit? Asthma and allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), an estimated 20 million Americans suffer from asthma (that’s one in 15), and half of all asthma cases are classified as “allergic-asthma,” meaning the problems … Continue Reading »

Odds are your employees aren’t actually allergic to work. But if they exhibit signs that suggest otherwise, it might be time to look into your office’s air quality.

Symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, itching, headaches, and fatigue can be directly related to poor air quality. Office environments are notorious for having inadequate ventilation, one of the … Continue Reading »

Rise, shine, and dine! New research shows that adding some fat to your breakfast might actually help you control your weight and prevent some serious health problems.

In the study, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham fed mice a high-fat meal upon waking and decreased their fat intake at subsequent meals, while altering the … Continue Reading »

Calculating the cost of diabetes goes far beyond what can be measured in dollars.

While the monetary expenditures are eye-opening–totaling approximately $116 billion, according to the American Diabetes Association–the indirect costs of the disease are just as troubling.

American Diabetes Association statistics indicate that diabetes accounts for 15 million lost workdays and a startling … 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 »

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 »