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In an article posted by Stephen Miller for SHRM, he reports new survey results report the benefits in implementing a workplace wellness program, especially within a small to medium-sized company. Not only do wellness programs increase employee retention, they also…
First-aid and CPR training can be tremendously beneficial in a variety of circumstances. The benefits of knowing both CPR and first aid are so important that many workplaces now mandate employees to…
In a recent article published on CFO.com, the author contends that less than half (around 40%) of companies using wellness programs such as employee-assistance or health-improvement programs actually see a return on investment. In fact, he reports that only 19%…
The article Wellness Efforts Face Hurdle published in The Wall Street Journal reports that employers who offer cash incentives for employees or insurance-premium reductions to complete health surveys are in violation of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. This law restricts…
If you were asked to rate your overall health and well-being, what areas of your life would you evaluate to determine a response? Most would factor in their current medical conditions, weight, diet, level of fitness, and simply how they…
The psychological well-being of employees is an important factor when considering the safety and productivity of a work environment. While the effects of physical injury may be easier to trace as well as identify, mental strain can progress…
Many people think that toned abdominal muscles are useful only for posing for magazine covers or for looking great at the beach. But abdominal muscles are…
ScienceDaily (Dec. 2, 2009) — Intensive exercise prevented shortening of telomeres, a protective effect against aging of the cardiovascular system, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers measured the length of telomeres — the…
Working in shifts is an industrial and manufacturing concept that has branched out into many other businesses over the past 100 years. Shift work allows a company to maximize its investment in…
While the effects of fatigue on mental acuity and workplace performance are well known, considerably less attention has been paid to the consequences of depression with respect to safety in the work environment. While no one would reasonably expect an…