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There is no question that wellness programs are increasingly on the "chopping block" for budget cuts.
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Safety training should never be skimped on, but that doesn't have to mean spending a fortune on consultants or travel.
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If you want your employees to report to work during a pandemic, make sure you have plenty of antiviral medications. Let them know how you'll help them manage the unique work-life balance issues of an emergency, such as child care when schools are closed. And underscore how important they are to the organization, even if their duties are clerical or custodial.
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With 1,103 confirmed cases as of May 29, Illinois is third in the nation, behind Wisconsin and Texas, in the number of confirmed H1N1 flu cases. Many businesses are suffering with schools closing and people being urged to stay at home if they develop symptoms of respiratory illness. Mary Capelli-Schellpfeffer, MD, MPA, medical director of occupational health services for Loyola University Health System, offers four tips on protecting businesses from the H1N1 flu:
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Obese workers with type 2 diabetes report less productivity on the job than their normal-weight co-workers, according to a new study of 7,338 working adults.
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In addition to getting a sandwich or drink from a vending machine, employees of Roswell, GA-based Kimberly-Clark Professional now get their personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety eyewear, hearing protection, and respirators from one, too. The goal is to control waste.
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This story is the first of a two-part series on increasing participating in wellness programs. This month, we report on the use of employee volunteers to promote programs with their own success stories. Next month, we'll cover how to improve communication to get out the word about programs.
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Co-workers "are the most influential source for building health and wellness knowledge and changing perceptions," according to Patti Clavier, BSN, RN, COHN-S, senior project manager of Santa Clara, CA-based Intel Corp.'s Global Health for Life Wellness Program.
