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Workplace Stress: Employer’s Role

By | June 5th, 2018

The World Health Organization considers stress as the health epidemic of the 21st century. Chronic and high levels of stress can lead to heart diseases, high blood pressure, weakened immune functions, impaired cognitive performance, and problems in metabolism, among others. Nearly half of the workforce report suffering moderate to severe stress at work, and this is alarming as it has tremendous and encompassing effect on individuals, families, and organizations. Stress is one of the major causes of absenteeism and turnover in companies, costing American businesses up to $300.

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Insomnia’s Effects and What Employers Can Do

By | June 1st, 2018

Accidents and unintentional injuries are among the leading causes of death in the United States. Being awake and alert is one key factor to avoid such unfortunate incidents. Unfortunately, 50-70 million adults in the US have a sleep disorder, with insomnia as the most common. Thirty percent reported having short-term insomnia, while 10% had the chronic kind. Insomnia is the perception or complaint of poor-quality or insufficient sleep, which is due to a number of factors such as difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep, waking up too early.

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Recent Developments in Labor Law

By | May 30th, 2018

The US Labor Law continues to evolve right in front of our eyes and it is imperative for both employers and employees to get updated on the changes involved as they affect company policies that surround employment, training, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training, injury and illness claims, and compensation, among others. Here are just a few of the developments in labor law this year. Discrimination Title VII, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, is considered to be the cornerstone of equal.

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Millennials at Work

By | May 23rd, 2018

In 2016, millennials composed a third of the workforce in the US, making it the largest generation in the labor force today. With ages ranging from 21 to 36 in 2017, millennials are starting to take on leadership roles, as well. So much has been said about this generation, especially by the ones that came before it, in terms of work ethics, values, and belief system. Millennials grew up at a time of 24-hour news, exposing them to events from all over the world, and as they entered.

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Workplace Accident: The Dangers of Construction Sites

By | May 18th, 2018

Being a construction worker is one of the most dangerous jobs and is very physically demanding. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), out of the 3.3 million cases of nonfatal injuries and illnesses in 2009, more than 9% was experienced by constructions workers. Construction sites are a risky place to work in; oftentimes workers are required to operate powerful machinery, climb high scaffoldings, or work on roadside construction. Falling debris is also a concern, especially in tall structures where a small object that falls.

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Incorporating Technology Into Workers’ Compensation

By | May 9th, 2018

Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance provided by employers to their employees. With this insurance, workers can file a claim when they suffer injuries from accidents in the workplace or while doing tasks related to their work. Workers’ compensation covers medical bills and wage replacement for employees who will no longer be able to work because of the injuries they’ve sustained. Although the intentions of this insurance are good, there are still a few issues that need to be addressed; this is where technology comes into play.

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Insomnia: Workplace & Road Accidents

By | May 4th, 2018

Being well-rested and having a full night of sleep are two of the most important things to have in your everyday life. You’re more alert, and your reflexes are faster when you’ve had a full night of sleep, you’re also more aware of your surroundings. Improved memory, lowered blood pressure, better mood, and reduced stress is some of the other benefits of being well-rested. Sleep enables you to perform your tasks better; this is why insomnia can be detrimental to not only your well-being but also to your.

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The Importance of Employee Mental Health

By | May 4th, 2018

Businesses should always consider their employees’ overall well-being. An employee’s health is a big factor that affects their productivity and capacity to interact with other employees to facilitate teamwork within an organization. A worker’s physical health is important since it plays a big role when it comes to doing physical tasks at work, being physically fit also means that employees are not going to miss a day of work because of sickness. Determining the status of a person’s physical health is quite easy and often the primary concern.

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#MeToo: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

By | May 3rd, 2018

The explosion of the Me Too Movement has brought sexual assault and harassment front and center. With the use of the #MeToo on social media, the movement has become viral and helped expose the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, especially in the workplace. With high profile celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lawrence, and Uma Thurman showing their support, the movement has gained momentum and enabled victims to speak up. The campaign started after sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein led to his dismissal from his company and.

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Back Pain in the Workplace

By | April 30th, 2018

Back pain is responsible for about one-third of disability arising from occupational risk factors worldwide according to a study published by the Global Burden of Disease. Back pain is also one of the leading causes of people missing work and the second most common reason for doctor visits. No matter what kind of back pain a person is experiencing, whether it’s a consistent dull ache or a sharp stabbing sensation, it makes concentrating on your job hard and performing physical tasks become impossible. The common causes of back.

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