Washington – Beginning in 2017, employers with federal government contracts must provide their workers with up to seven days of paid sick leave per year, according to a Department of Labor final rule published Sept. 29. The final rule was prompted by Executive Order 13706, signed by President Barack Obama on Sept. 7, 2015. It …
Durham, NC – Many people begin to experience physical decline when they are in their 50s, indicating a need to work on maintaining or improving strength and endurance earlier in life, according to a new study from Duke University. From 2012 to 2014, researchers studied 775 participants ranging in age from 30 to 100. The …
Atlanta – About 5.5 million working adults in the United States used electronic cigarettes in 2014, with the prevalence highest among workers in the accommodation and food services industry, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC examined data collected from more than 36,000 adults for the 2014 National Health Interview …
Stress is not only an incredible burden to live with, but it also has dangerous implications both physically and mentally. Considering that most Americans report having stressful jobs, it becomes vital to manage and alleviate stress so we can stay maintain out physical and mental health. Summary: 1. Learn to Relax- We all get stressed, …
Workplace wellness isn’t a term used for the health of a workplace, but rather, is defined as the degree to which employees are healthy overall, and if a workplace values the health of their employees. It’s been proven that healthy employees are not only more productive and therefore are less likely to leave, but healthy …
Millions of Americans workers have untethered from their cubicles thanks to telecommuting technology. Remote working is more common than ever, and it’s only expected to rise. It’s easy to understand why so many employees are taking advantage of the chance to skip the commute and work in more flexible, comfortable settings. However, there are a …
