Monthly Archives: September 2010
Employee Wellness : Old Staff Member Benefit Files.
Ever set out to organize and dispose of old worker files and paperwork in the office? the job is tougher than it seems. Best practice – Create a records retention policy as your first step. A host of federal and … Continue reading
Employee Wellness : Wellness Programs.
Small company health promotion programs are catching on. A well-designed health promotion program can increase productivity, increase morale and vitality, reduce stress, decrease rates of absenteeism, and control avoidable health care costs within an organization. The beauty of it is … Continue reading
Employee Wellness : Worker Gift Cards.
Many companys attempt to reward workers during the holidays. But be cautious – There’s a common misbelief that the IRS considers gift cards worth $20 or less de minimus benefits and, hence, they’re tax free. Regretfully, that’s not true. With … Continue reading
Employee Wellness : Employee Wellness.
Start a Wellness Program for Your Employees Today The benefits to beginning a wellness program are many. Several corporate wellness tips to get employees began on the path to a healthier lifestyle – 1. Look around, and determine if staff … Continue reading
Employee Wellness : Is Self-Insurance Right for Your Company?
In recent years, it’s become increasingly common for corporations with as few as 200 workforce to explore self-insurance. But beware of hidden traps. When your business is weighing self-insurance – or has already taken it – here are three pitfalls … Continue reading
Employee Wellness : Wellness Program Facts.
Wellness Program Introduction The last ten years has brought major changes in corporation attitudes toward health promotion programs. Interest in self-help and self-care programs has increased as growth in health care costs have encroached substantially into profits. Changes in the … Continue reading
Employee Wellness : Non-traditional Health Benefits.
Evidence-based medicine has become a big buzzword in healthcare over the last few years. But certain non-traditional treatments, like chiropractic care, may also prove effective in certain cases. The key – Using these treatments as well to – not in … Continue reading
Employee Wellness : Wellness Programs.
Corporate Exercise Programs Improve Employee Wellness Instituting a wellness program improves the health of staff, decreases worker absenteeism and saves the company money, too. Learn more about starting an worker wellness program in the office. Advantages of Wellness Programs • … Continue reading
Employee Wellness : Worker Ignores Physician, Company Pays.
When an employee ignores directions from a doctor, who’s responsible when the employee causes a serious accident on the job? In some cases, it’s your firm that ends up on the hook – both for workers’ comp and for other … Continue reading
Employee Wellness : Designing a Wellness Program.
Five reasons to have a wellness program 1 The USA spends more dollars on health care than any other nation yet we aren’t the world’s healthiest • Largely sedentary • Use of tobacco is still popular • Stress is at epidemic … Continue reading