Survey: More Than 4 in 10 Think Work Impacts Health
What’s the link between your work and your health? If there is one, is it positive or negative? Get details of an intriguing survey here.
Category: Health and Wellness
Webinar: Zika Virus–Essential Employer Guidelines for Managing This Global Health Emergency
It has not been since the deadly Ebola outbreak of 2014 that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency. The culprit this time: Zika, a predominantly mosquito-borne and potentially sexually-transmitted virus that can result in a condition called microcephaly in unborn children. Don’t wait for the worst-case scenario to happen—prepare now […]
Could Zika Strike Your Workplace? Recommendations for Employers
In June 2016, the Allegheny County (Pennsylvania) Health Department reported the first work-related Zika infection in the United States. A researcher in Allegheny County had become infected with the virus following a needlestick incident.
Women’s Long Work Hours Linked to Rise in Cancer, Heart Disease
Women who put in long hours during their careers may pay a steep price in increased risk for life-threatening illnesses. Get the latest on this worrisome finding.
CDC Reminds Health Workers That Clean Hands Count
A new campaign urges healthcare professionals to work to prevent potentially deadly infections by keeping their hands clean. Nurses and others know the importance of handwashing, don’t they? Keep reading to learn the surprising facts.
Get Moving! May Is Employee Health and Fitness Month
Employers who promote workplace fitness get plenty in return. Find out what’s in it for your employees and for your bottom line.
OSHA, NIOSH Issue Guidance to Protect Workers from Zika
You’ve heard about the Zika virus and its potential impact on certain populations. Keep reading for important new information on protection for workers who may be exposed on the job.
Sitting, Standing, and Moving on the Job: Get the Facts
A couple of years ago, we started hearing that “sitting is the new smoking,” an alarming claim about the potential risks of spending hours every day in a chair. This Compliance Report goes beyond the headlines to examine the risks and benefits of sitting, standing, and moving at work.
Tips to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse on the Job
More Americans than ever—some 50 million—report suffering from chronic pain and may be taking prescription pain medications. Some of these meds have potentially dangerous side effects. Moreover, more people are becoming addicted and may continue using the drugs even after they’re no longer medically necessary. These realities can have a profound effect on safety in […]
Sobering New Stats on Employee Stress
An analysis of three years of data shows a spike of nearly 50 percent in employee stress, depression, and anxiety cases. Why the increase and is there anything you can do about it?