April 5 2007 - The latest survey of sick days in the U.S. found that
time off policies are continuing to evolve with a number of states and cities exploring mandatory paid sick
leave.
January 21 2008 - Employees who believe they have flexibility in the workplace tend to sustain healthier lifestyle habits.
October 31 2007 - Chronic job strain after a first heart
attack may double the risk of suffering a second one.
September 27 2007 - Employees with
significant depression who participated in a program including a telephone outreach and care management service
demonstrated fewer symptoms, improved work productivity and greater job retention than those receiving standard care.
September 26 2007 - A telephone survey of American adults (1018 men and 1045 women) in
full-time employment has found that many could eat more healthily and be more active while at work and employers
could help reverse current trends by promoting health and wellness in the workplace.
September 25 2007 - Work time is the largest influence on how long an individual sleeps on both work and leisure days. The more
hours worked the less sleep achieved.
September 21 2007 - (News release) Integration of Clinical Services, Claim Data and Wellness Resources Optimizes Health, Controls Costs
August 10 2007 - A recent report from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has found that
nearly 40 per cent of human resource (HR) professionals have experienced problems with implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Act 1993 (FMLA).
November 7 2006 - (News release) Baby boomers are nearing retirement, which has caused concern over the potential for workforce shortages, particularly in the health care industry.
September 2 2006 - Bipolar disorder costs twice as much in lost productivity as major depressive disorder.
August 21 2006 - (News release) In Keeping With Governor's Daniels' INShape Indiana Campaign, The New Health Program From The Haelan Group Aims to Improve State Employee Health Through Proactive Support and Coaching
July 3 2006 - (News release) ValueOptions announced today the launch of an integrated cardiovascular/behavioral health initiative for its corporate customers.
May 22 2006 - A new review shows that adults with a history of childhood cancer are more likely to be unemployed
than the general population.
February 1, 2006 - (News release) ActiveHealth(R) (Active Health Management, Inc.), a technology driven, clinically based health management services company, has been awarded a contract from the State of South Carolina to provide CareEngine(R) clinical decision support services to the State's public employees and their dependents.
September 21 2005 - (News release) Looking at Benefits Holistically Enables Workers to Better Balance Health and Retirement Needs
September 1 2005 - Members can access an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
offering 'solutions-focused consultation' for a wide range of personal issues
July 28 2005 - An absenteeism survey conducted for Hudson showed that nearly a
third (30%) of US workers admitted to taking a 'sick' day when they were not ill.
June 17 2005 - Fear and anxiety drive purchasing decisions, according to a Towers
Perrin study.
January 20 2005 - Nurses who smoke can create workplace problems
that health care systems should address in order to promote better interactions between
nurses and their patients and reduce dissension among staff.
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