In a recent infographic by complianceandsafety.com, happy workers and sad workers are compared. One of the most enlightening statistics in the...
November is American Diabetes Month
From Fullerton & Company November is American Diabetes Month, and the American Diabetes Association's main goal is to raise the awareness of...
Are Your Employees Tired After Halloween?
Good morning, everyone! While I am sneezing away due to my allergies, I imagine I'm still in a far better physical state than a fair number of...
Literally Standing Up at Work
With all the health and wellness trends out there, one that tends to be overlooked by many is simply standing. In addition the exercise ball,...
Showing Appreciation Can Keep Employees Happy
Most managers would likely agree that it is easy to get carried away in their own day-to-day tasks. This can ultimately mean they neglect the...
Calling in "Sick"
Unplanned absences from work don't always find their cause in feeling ill. Cited in an article by Diane Stafford of the Kansas City Star, one-third...
On Work/Life Balance
The ever-lasting debate between work and life came about in a recent post over at Ask a Manager. In this particular situation, a woman declined a...
Work/Life Balance a Myth?
In an article by Craig Chappelow, entitled “Work/Life Balance Is A Myth; Here’s What You Can Do About It,” Chappelow states that in reality, work/life balance actually doesn’t exist. He opens by saying:
The Xenium Book Club – Our Path to Continuous Self-Learning
Some of the folks at Xenium, including employees in the HR, payroll, benefits, accounting and sales department, have come up with a fun and engaging solution to continuous self and group learning: the Xenium Book Club.
How to Beat the 'Winter Blues' in the Workplace
We are provided with four seasons in the Pacific Northwest, but often times it is the cold, rainy winter, that seems to linger for the longest. The rain and grey skies tend to bring spirits down, which can decrease motivation in even the most dedicated and hard working employee.
Can Wellness Programs Lower Health Premiums?
In the midst of Health Care Reform, employers are finding that rising health care premiums are significantly impacting their businesses and their...
How to Stay Productive Before Vacation
The sun is beginning to poke out from behind the clouds and the winter months are behind us. That can only mean one thing: your summer vacation is...
Surviving Cold and Flu Season in the Workplace
You know that sinking feeling. It starts a little after a coworker arrives at your desk with a wadded Kleenex in hand, hacks once or twice and says,...
Work-Life Balance – An Employer Obligation?
The Work Life Balance Award Act, a bill designed to establish special recognition for employers that develop and implement work-life balance...
Take Control of Workplace Stress
We have all had those times at work where the pressure rises to such a level that we want to shout: “Time out!” The uncertain climate of the last...