Safety

According to the 2009 edition of the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts, U.S. workers are actually safer on the job than in their homes or communities.
Take the time to remind employees that accidents do happen outside of work. And accidents can lead to injury, rising healthcare costs, and even death.
Last year, employers lost 75 million … 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 »

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 you doing all you can to promote workplace wellness to keep employees safe, healthy and productive?
It might be time for an honest evaluation.
Below are important steps that many companies are taking to encourage wellness. Check off all that apply to your workplace:
1. Work environments are well-ventilated, and there are areas that allow in plenty … 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 »

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 3.7 million work-related injuries and illness in 2008.
While this number is alarming and represents substantial loss of workforce productivity, it’s the lowest number reported in five years.
Here’s the skinny: 1.1 million workers were hurt severely enough to require time off, which was down 7% from 2007. Ergonomic problem … Continue Reading »

Is your workstation ergonomic-friendly?
The overall goal of office ergonomics is to create a workplace that allows your employees to do their job with limited potential for illness or injury.
Studies show when an office environment is set up properly, employees are less likely to experience eyestrain, neck and back pain, headaches, and other potential productivity killers … Continue Reading »

Encourage employees to bundle up this week: The National Weather Service says an Arctic high pressure system is causing temperatures to dip 20 degrees below normal across the United States.
These temperatures are no joke: It doesn’t take long for hypothermia or frostbite to occur, and the presence of snow and ice increases the likelihood for … Continue Reading »

Despite an increase in smoking cession programs and statewide bans against the cancer causing habit, there has been almost no change, and maybe even a slight increase, in smoking today.

According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20.6% of Americans were smoking in 2008, which is just a shade … Continue Reading »