Employee health screenings are a wonderful tool for maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. Whether it’s a pre-employment physical exam, drug testing, or annual health assessments, screenings can help identify […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Employee Health Screenings More
Desk jobs have become increasingly common in today’s workforce, and while they provide a sense of stability and comfort, there is a dark side of desk jobs. Sitting for extended
The Dark Side of Desk Jobs: How to Stay Healthy While Sitting All Day More
From alcohol and drug use to gambling to restricted or binge eating, over three quarters of Americans surveyed report knowingly engaging at least one addictive behavior or unhealthy coping mechanisms.
More Americans Using Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms More
A new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago adds to the growing body of research that suggests that unstable employment negatively impacts workers’ health outcomes. Low wages, insecure
‘Precarious’ Work Associated with Higher BMI More
While it remains high in the U.S., results of a recent survey suggests that potentially burnout is trending downward. Rates of burnout soared during the early days of the pandemic
Employee Burnout is Trending Downward but Remains High More
New research shows that rotating shift workers are more likely to have unhealthy eating habits and are eating more than other workers. Researchers at Monash University in Melbourne examined the
Shift Workers More Likely to Have Unhealthy Eating Habits More
This years’ Voice of the American Worker Study found that two-thirds of American workers (66%) are experiencing negative effects from economic uncertainty. The recent survey, conducted by the Harris Poll
Economic Uncertainty Affects Workers Negatively More
Prevent Blindness, the oldest volunteer eye health and safety group in the U.S., has declared March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Each day about 2000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related
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Are your employees stressed out? A recent report reveals just how greatly managers impact the mental health of workers. The Workforce Institute at UKG surveyed 2,200 workers and managers from
Managers’ Impact on Mental Health More
NIOSH has announced a crowdsourcing competition, the Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge. Respirator Fit testing is frequently performed as part of pre-employment and annual exams. Over 3 million employees in the
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