Promotion

The foundation of any successful health management program is a monthly newsletter — the most effective, cost efficient approach to continued awareness and self-care. Studies have shown that newsletters have a 400% higher readership than other promotional materials.
Newsletters provide an easy way to communicate with your employees, and because they are well … Continue Reading »

Every year, 5 to 20% of the population gets the seasonal flu, and employers lose an estimated $10 billion due to lost productivity, according to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). This year we have the added concern of the H1N1(swine flu) virus. The Centers for Disease Control is preparing for an early flu … Continue Reading »

With the news swirling with reports of H1N1 (swine) flu spreading in our schools and universities, preparing the workplace now for the possibility of an outbreak is critical. Bright spots in recent flu news are that H1N1 is unlikely to recombine with seasonal flu, Tamiflu is still fully effective against the virus and one dose … Continue Reading »

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu in an average year, with more than 200,000 hospitalized from complications.
With the threat of H1N1, this flu season looks to be anything but average:

• Up to 50% of Americans infected
• 1.8 million hospital admissions
• 30,000 to 90,000 deaths in the U.S. alone
Now … Continue Reading »

According to a study by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), 80% of employers that offer wellness programs get only half or fewer of their employees to participate. More than a third reported participation of only 10 to 25%, and nearly one in five employers had less than 10% participation.

No matter what your … Continue Reading »

Visual impressions are extremely strong and print is very efficient at communicating effective behavioral messages. Posters try to sell ideas to specific audiences and are a compelling form of advertising. The main objective of workplace posters is to alter the consciousness of workers to bring about a behavioral change or an … Continue Reading »

According to a 2005 study published in the American Journal of Public Health, healthy interventions in the workplace — such as going smoke-free, displaying posters promoting physical activity and offering nutritious refreshments at meetings — may encourage low-income, ethnically diverse workers to adopt healthy habits that fight cancer.
Low-income workers and ethnic minorities are more likely … Continue Reading »

The workplace is the most logical and effective front line for promoting wellness and preventing health problems because employees spend a growing amount of time at work. Keeping employees healthy and productive now ranks among the top three business priorities, according to Hewitt Associates’ 2008 survey of 500-plus U.S. companies, representing eight million employees.
Almost two … Continue Reading »

In today’s unpredictable business climate, maintaining a positive attitude among employees can be a challenge (see Tweet #3 below). Employees no longer automatically trust their employers, and a truly devoted employee may be hard to find. However, there’s plenty you can do to boost a positive attitude and loyalty in your workplace.Use these tips to … Continue Reading »

Target the topics most important to your organization by displaying our posters throughout your workplace. No matter what the subject…health and wellness, safety, productivity or shift work, no matter what the location…in hallways, lunchrooms, … Continue Reading »