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10/16/2013

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn what steps can be taken to make the workplace safer for employees who are victims of Domestic Violence.
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Did you know that, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), every nine seconds a woman in the U.S. is assaulted or beaten? That every day in the U.S. three women are ...

10/08/2013

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The concept of phased retirement originated in Sweden in the 1970’s and quickly made headway in the U.S. A phased retirement program offers options for employees approaching retirement to reduce w...

09/24/2013

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Is your dress code policy working for your organization? Ask yourself if your policy reflects your company’s culture and image? Do employees know and follow the policy? Are your managers able to...

09/17/2013

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Whether you work in a nearly paperless environment, or your office and corridors are full of bulging file cabinets, HR records are vital for every organization and must be well managed. When is the...

09/10/2013

“More people in the world die from su***de than from war and murder combined. Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, and you can make a difference. Su***de is preventable. By taking 5 minutes to get involved and become informed, you will be part of a worldwide movement to save lives.”
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STIGMA: A major barrier to su***de prevention is this year's World Su***de Prevention Day theme. Click the photo to learn more about the barriers of stigma and five steps you can take to stop stigma now.

08/01/2013

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Are you or many of your employees providing care for a senior citizen? If so, you’re not alone. A Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey reports that during a three-month period in 2011, almost 4...

07/23/2013

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July is chock full of fun celebrations that belong in this sunny, outdoor month: National Picnic Month, National Hot Dog Month and National Ice Cream Month. It’s also Anti-Boredom Month, created a...

07/10/2013

By David Shadovitz Whether a company is using a single vendor or multiple vendors, there's ''a huge need'' for them to integrate physical and mental well-being into its wellness offerings, experts say.

06/20/2013

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Bullying is a timely topic. There has been much media coverage of children who are bullied and incidents at schools. Unfortunately, this type of behavior is all too common in the workplace as wel...

06/05/2013

Don't forget Single Working Dads http://wellnesscorp.wordpress.com/2013/06/05/dont-forget-single-working-dads/

When celebrating Father’s Day this month, don’t overlook those dads who must do double-duty – single working fathers. There are 2.3 million families in the U.S. that are headed by a single father. ...

05/29/2013

Do Unlimited Vacation Policies Work? http://wellnesscorp.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/do-unlimited-vacation-policies-work/

An unlimited vacation policy sounds like a prescription for chaos and abuse. But businesses are embracing this concept in growing numbers. The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reports...

05/16/2013

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Our nation has experienced many tragedies in recent months, including the Boston Marathon bombings and the disastrous fire and explosions in Waco, Texas. Even if not personally affected, we as adu...