Workforce health management a top cost-control strategy
In my previous post, I brought you up to date on the first of five predictions I made a year ago on trends in occupational health and safety.
Lost-time employee injuries cost healthcare billions
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) divides healthcare (NAICS 62) into three sectors: Ambulatory Health (NAICS 621); Hospitals (NAICS 622); and Nursing and Residential Care (NAICS 623).
Help your employees prevent a flu epidemic
Lately, everywhere you turn, you hear another news report that this season’s flu virus appears to be more severe and widespread than in years past.
Act 2 for workforce wellness programs
With the election behind us, the Obama administration has introduced Affordable Care Act provisions intended to motivate employers and employees to partake in workplace wellness programs.
Managing your time: keys to a safe & healthy workforce
Part 2 of the Keys to a safe & healthy workforce blog series
A prescription for the workaholic workplace
Work-related stress can kill.
Healthcare worker, have you had your Flu shot?
Fall flu vaccination campaigns are already in full swing in communities and at workplaces around the country.
Population health management puts workplace front and center
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Calculating employee injury, illness costs? Just add zeros
When a dollar sign is followed by a slew of zeros, it can be hard to grasp the implications in economic and human terms.
Wake-up call on disabling chronic conditions
The longer we live, the more important quality of life becomes to us.