According to the 2010 United States Census, “…nearly one in five people have a disability in the U.S.” Suffering an unexpected disability can be a painful and traumatic event in the life of a family. The effect of such a disability on the family is often multiplied when it’s the main bread winner who is […]
By Elizabeth Ann West Dental benefits cover routine care and restoration of a patient’s teeth and gums. Health care plans omit dental benefits like cleanings, restorations such as fillings, and therapies such as root canals or periodontal treatments. There are some instances where a health care plan will cover costs associated with dental care, but […]
From the smallest startup to the largest multinational corporation, efficiency and profitability go hand in hand. If you are not running your business in the most efficient manner possible, you are missing out on a golden opportunity and leaving significant earnings on the table. It does not matter how small or large your business; there […]
A study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion shows that a morbidly obese worker can rack up more than $4,000 annually on health care and associated costs compared to his normal-weight counterpart. The costs skyrocket when an obese employee has diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels. These comorbidities increase the likelihood […]
As a manager, the success of the business you run is in your hands, and it’s important you take proactive steps to enhance the productivity of your team so that your company remains profitable and successful. When your team lacks morale, their productivity will drop. This problem will likely progress and worsen over time. It’s […]
Change is inevitable, and nothing has changed our lives more than technology. Consider the smartphone, introduced in 1997, is embedded in most people’s lives today. Certainly, tech has changed not only the way we live but also how we work, making our business environments more dynamic and often enabling team members to be more precise […]
No one can deny the rising trend of freelancers in today’s modern workforce. As reported by this “Freelancing in America: 2016” survey, the number of freelancers within the U.S. continues to grow, with nearly 35% of the workforce made up of freelance employees, amounting to nearly 55 million workers earning an estimated $1 trillion in […]
When most people hear the word “cholesterol”, they automatically assume the worst. Everyone has both good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol, so this is not necessarily true. However, people who have an HDL reading lower than 40 mg/dL or an HDL reading greater than 160 mg/dL have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke […]
Productivity is the lifeblood of every office environment and being a part of a team is a great feeling. An uncomfortable work environment can drive wedges between employees and inevitably damage productivity. Creating a positive work environment is very important if you want your brand or business to stay afloat. An office with a healthy […]
A serious illness or injury is a life-changing event. Let alone the immediate health worries and costs of treatment, if you’re left unable to work as you did before, the drop in income can be devastating. While your direct medical costs may be covered by your health insurance, most policies won’t help with regular expenses […]
