by connecttohr | Jun 17, 2013 | Legal/ Compliance, Uncategorized, Wellness Programs
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), lost productivity from injuries and illnesses costs companies $60 billion annually. In California, every employer is required by the state to have an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program...
by connecttohr | Nov 26, 2012 | HR News for Small Businesses, Wellness Programs
The holiday season is a great time to give back to the communities where we live and work. At the same time, it’s an opportunity to develop team spirit by finding activities where you can volunteer as a group. Here are a few local organizations that have a strong...
by connecttohr | Jul 23, 2012 | Employee Relations, Hire, Keep, Wellness Programs
As companies look at new ways to attract and retain top talent, a growing trend is the development of “Total Rewards” programs. These programs combine traditional health benefits and compensation features with additional no-cost or low-cost “perks” that both...
by connecttohr | Jul 12, 2012 | Benefits, Uncategorized, Wellness Programs
On June 28 the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, including the individual mandate, which requires nearly every American to purchase health insurance coverage or pay a penalty. In the coming months, much will continue to be written, discussed and debated...
by connecttohr | Dec 29, 2011 | Wellness Programs
Winter is here! So is the cold and flu season. If you catch a nasty bug, should you go to work sick or stay at home? It’s a real dilemma for employees especially in this economy. A recent article written by Angela Hill from the Oakland Tribune explored this...
by connecttohr | Oct 25, 2011 | Benefits, HR News for Small Businesses, Wellness Programs
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Dave Weller of Valley-Wellness. We both embrace the concept that a healthy employee is a productive employee. An employee can not give 100% if they have a health related issue. In this two part interview, Dave and I discuss...
