From the biggest businesses to the smallest, the way we work has radically changed. While we may work just as long as ever before, no…
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We all know that exercise is essential for keeping workers healthy in both body and mind. And yet in the competitive global marketplace, employers need…
Achy joints. Back pain. This may sound like the flu, but if you’re sitting for hours at work, it might be your desk job. As…
Ah, wireless device technology. Is there anything better? No modern invention has done more to free our desktops and laptop bags of tangled wires and…
When it comes to workers compensation claims, most employers live in perpetual fear. The claim process can be confusing. More often than not, it feels…
You’ve Got Your Mouse All Wrong Do us a favor: hover your mouse over this title, then double click so it’s highlighted. Pretty simple task,…
From the office to the couch, the spaces in which we sit, stand, move and even relax today just aren’t set up with the human…
Leno vs. Letterman. Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman. Trace back to the very beginnings of humankind, and you’ll find more than your fair share of…
Open plan offices: they’re great for casual conversations and impromptu brainstorms. But worker health? Not so much. In fact, a new study of over 2,000…
If there’s one thing any good physical therapist sees a lot of these days, it’s computer-related injuries. From keyboards that lead directly to carpal tunnel…
At first glance, it may seem that the prime benefits of wellness programs go to employees — you know, the ones who get to enjoy…
In theory, telecommuters should be among the most productive members of our workforce. With no traffic to beat and workplace attire optional, telecommuters have to…
Earlier this month, we began our focus on Risk Management with a post entitled, “What is Risk Management?” to foster an understanding of just why it…
If you’ve ever had one of their trademark massages, you know firsthand just how well the Swedish know health and wellness. You’ve probably heard, too,…
According to a spate of recent studies, Americans are working harder and longer hours than ever, with less vacation and paid overtime available. Blame it…
