As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, it is imperative for businesses to demonstrate effective communication to their employees. And for offices that remain open or operating with a limited staff, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created 10 informational posters to help individuals stay informed and safe. (more…)
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4 Important Statistics about Employee Wellness Programs
In a 2011 study of occupation-related physical activity, researchers discovered that overall energy expenditure in the workplace has dramatically decreased during the last five decades. According to the study: “In the early 1960s, almost half the jobs in private industry required at least moderate intensity physical activity, whereas now less than 20% demand this level […]
The Results Are In: Weight Gain Top Health Pitfall of Desk Jobs
In February, we asked our readers how their desk jobs have affected their health and the results reveal the top three side effects to a sedentary office life are weight gain (24%), neck/back pain (18%), and reduced energy levels (13%). The rest of the results reported: Eye strain/headaches from computer screens (9%) Hip/joint pain (8%) […]