Swine Flu Update
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...
View ArticleTaxing Our Way to Health?
It is an understatement to say that we have a bit of an obesity problem in the U.S.. We are not alone. All industrialized societies seem to be packing on the pounds. This is not good for the...
View ArticleFlu Preparedness for Businesses
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)....
View ArticleAre Your Employees Angry?
Employers often miss the signs of anger that may lead to infighting among employees or even workplace violence. Employees may not express their anger to supervisors and the anger they do show outwardly...
View ArticleTop 10 Tips to Fight the Flu
So you made it through the holiday season without feeling ill. You’re safe now, right? Think again! The flu season, including H1N1 (swine flu), actually peaks in February and March, and can last until...
View ArticleH1N1 (Swine) Flu Prevention
Good news! The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently announced that overall flu activity in the U.S. decreased in the month of January. Hopefully, your employees are among the millions of people...
View ArticleSick Sense
In the snug and well-populated confines of the average office environment, a contagious illness can spread like wildfire. It starts when one person decides to tough it out and drags his cold germs into...
View ArticleFlu Prevention Comes to Town
Flu season is probably not the first thing on your employees’ minds these days. After all, it’s only the middle of August, and the flu generally doesn’t peak until November. But with kids going back to...
View ArticleSave Your Business from a Germ Takeover
If you’ve walked into your office recently and wondered if you’d come in on a Saturday by mistake, it’s safe to assume that this season’s cold and flu germs have invaded. You’re not alone (well, aside...
View ArticleHealthy Tips for Fall
Fall kicks off football-filled weekends, cooler temperatures, colorful leaves … and a few unwelcome accompaniments. Colds, flu, and seasonal allergies will probably start making the rounds at your...
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