In order to create a culture of wellness at their company, employers turn to wellness programs. However, many employers are perplexed as to why their employees don’t take advantage of… Read more
Research shows that personalized wellness programs benefit employees better than generic ones. Tailoring each experience to an employee’s preferences and behaviors builds trust and there’s a higher chance of improvement. Using… Read more
Chronic pain can wear a person down. It can drain their energy, making them unmotivated, irritable, and impatient. Chronic pain can even affect a person’s ability to solve simple and… Read more
OSHA has announced a nationwide event called “Safe + Sound” that calls on organizations of multiple industries to create awareness of the importance of workplace health and safety. Successful workplace… Read more
Studies show that sitting for long stretches during the working day can be detrimental to your health and even put you at greater risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This… Read more
While the primary effects of pain such as carpal tunnel injuries or back pain are well known to cause a decrease in productivity and increase workers’ compensation costs, the secondary… Read more
Workers’ compensation claims are seeing the effects of 29 states now permitting the use of medical marijuana. Insurers have been ordered to reimburse for medical marijuana. This has resulted in… Read more
Opioid prescriptions have drastically increased over the years, while raising concerns due to the number of deaths related to opioid use as well as the negative impacts on workers’ compensation… Read more
Employee health was a large part of the discussion at RIMS 2017. At the Wellness ZENter, Dave North, President and CEO at Sedgwick, and Shawn Leavitt, Senior Vice President of… Read more
Comorbid conditions are medical disorders and diseases that either affect or accompany a primary condition or injury. These conditions, when not properly managed, can have a very negative effect on… Read more
Many companies have taken the plunge into workplace wellness. Each year, more and more companies begin to offer wellness services including onsite flu clinics, biometric screenings and online platforms. While… Read more
Overexertion injuries are some of the most costly work-related injuries in the US, costing businesses $13.79 billion in direct costs. Overexertion is the number one cause of disabling injury at… Read more
As a lifelong practitioner of the martial arts, I’ve learned that when it comes to defending yourself, skill triumphs over just “will.” No matter how determined you may be, having… Read more
The official social security retirement age increasing since 1998 and employers are looking for ways to best manage an older workforce. With a rapidly aging workforce comes increased absenteeism as… Read more
By Steve Babitsky, Esq., President and Founder SEAK, Inc. SEAK, Inc. recently conducted an interview with Ms Deborah Fell-Carlson, RN, MSPH, COHN-S. Here is the result of the interview: Q.… Read more
From communicating with employees to training to health care claims, new technology is improving the efficiency of workers’ compensation programs. Smartphone apps, wearable technology, and telemedicine are all ways technology… Read more
On Nov. 8, 2016, the world watched in awe as Donald Trump defied the odds to become president-elect of the United States. Since then, his victory has rightfully dominated the… Read more
Misconceptions about chronic pain can get in the way of effectively treating or managing pain-related conditions. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about pain that have been perpetuated throughout the years.… Read more
