Stress

An aching, throbbing, pounding head can quickly derail your day, and the workplace is often ground zero for headaches waiting to happen.

Common headache triggers abound in the average office environment. Causes of ordinary headaches include eye strain from staring at a computer screen or harsh or inadequate lighting, tension, stress, bad posture, caffeine, dehydration, and … 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 »

Chronic stress can have dire consequences for the sufferer, making stress management a vital component of a healthy workplace.

The negative effects of stress are widespread and varied. Over time, stress takes a toll on the immune system, making people more vulnerable to illness of all kinds.

It increases the risk of heart problems such as … Continue Reading »

Are your employees phoning it in?

It’s an important thing to know: Productivity takes a hit when workers are disengaged, or emotionally and psychologically disconnected from their jobs and workplaces.

It makes sense that engaged workers exhibit better work performance than those who are disengaged, as studies have repeatedly shown to be true. But recently, … Continue Reading »

It’s Tax Day: an oft-dreaded yearly event that compels us to turn our attention toward our personal finances.

For most people, that’s not a pleasant thing to do. A poll earlier this year found that more than half of American workers say they are “much more concerned” about their finances than they were a year … Continue Reading »

In case you needed more good reasons to aim for a calm and harmonious office environment, a new study shows that workplace stress is strongly connected to obesity.

The detrimental combination of on-the-job stress and low levels of physical activity is commonplace in the American workforce, and consequently, so is obesity. University of Rochester Medical … Continue Reading »

Hard work may be good for the soul–and for your company–but when it comes packaged with stress and anxiety, it can quickly spell burnout.

WebMD defines burnout as “a psychological state of physical and emotional exhaustion thought to be a stress reaction to a reduced ability to meet the demands of one’s occupation; symptoms include … Continue Reading »

Would your employees know if they had high cholesterol?
High levels of cholesterol in the blood—hypercholesterolemia—is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and a major cause of disability. More than $432 billion a year in healthcare is spent on heart disease alone, according to the … Continue Reading »

Want to perk up the mood around your workplace and create a healthier bottom line for your company?
Take your employees out to lunch or provide them with a healthy snack.
The right ingredients can give a boost in energy and attitude that can’t be beat.
And studies show that a healthy diet also boosts productivity: Employers spend … 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 »