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Smoker-Free Workplaces
A provision in the Affordable Care Act allows smokers to be charged up to 50% more for health insurance than nonsmokers, and many companies are beginning to exercise this right. Advocates argue the rate hikes will trigger smoking declines, just as higher cigarette taxes did. In some areas of the country, companies have implemented outright ...
Embrace the Squishy: Why Wise Employers Pursue Happiness
Bright Horizons Chief Human Resources Officer Dan Henry is an innovator in leading-edge people solutions and has been a featured speaker at the NEHRA annual convention, SHRM, the Conference Board, and NAAHR. He writes about work/life issues for Solutions at Work. The following appeared previously as part of that blog. Embrace the Squishy: Why ...
That Commute is Killing You
New research out this month confirms previous studies…your commute is bad for you. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis found that people with longer commutes tended to be less active, more likely to be obese and carry excess belly fat, and more likely to have higher blood pressure. The researchers studied 4,300 people in ...
Celebrate Employee Wellness in June
Did you know that June is National Employee Wellness Month? No? We just found out too! The observance is in its fourth year and it has some significant supporters behind it, including WorldatWork. We think it’s a great idea and want to encourage more companies to get involved. As we’ve mentioned before, workplace flexibility has ...
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