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

It happens to the best of us: we plan to have a productive day at work, and somehow the day gets away from us. Time management is a learned skill, and it is an important one. Effective time management can help to lower stress and allow for better work-life balance. Read on to learn the

In Japan, there is a prescribed exercise period (usually before work) for employees. It won’t be long before the United States follows suit, although the approach may be different. With the passing of the health care reform bill, people will see a lot of changes in American health care. Many companies are already taking a more

An annual financial review is one of the most effective ways to keep your retirement plan and personal finances on track. Taking the time to see where you are, what you did right and what you could be doing better allows you to make the necessary changes going forward. Your annual insurance review should incorporate