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Wellness vs. work


August 15, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

One of the biggest challenges for firms with wellness programs is to encourage employees to exercise without interfering with their work responsibilities.

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Employee health data: Legal vs. illegal uses


July 31, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, HIPAA, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

When it comes to obtaining and using employees’ health info, your firm’s health plan has more rights than you may think.

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Smoking bans get mixed review


July 29, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

At the end of the day, is it worthwhile to ban smoking on the premises at your company?

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Working while exercising


July 28, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness, Work-life programs

People are finding creative ways to participate in wellness programs without losing productivity at work. But is that a good thing?

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Quitters win at any age


July 25, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee education, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Quitting smoking at any age can improve a person’s health. And believe it or not, older employees often fair better with smoking cessation than younger workers.

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Boosting wellness on a tight budget


July 22, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

If you have a wellness program — or are considering one — there may be help available that won’t cost your firm an extra dime.

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Cancer prevention: Steps any firm can take now


July 15, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Disability, Employee education, Family and Medical Leave Act, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

There’s no other employee health threat that costs organizations more – in both financial and human terms – than cancer.

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Wellness keys for healthy dependents


July 9, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee education, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized, Wellness

In the battle to control health costs via wellness programs, many employers overlook a key cost-driver: employees’ dependents.

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Great expectations, more education


July 8, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee education, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Expectant mothers have a lot to plan before a baby arrives. So it’s not surprising many of these employees neglect researching their benefits.

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Wellness: The five keys to success


June 30, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Latest News & Views, Wellness

Wellness programs come in all shapes and sizes. But regardless of plan design there are five common components that set the successful programs apart from the rest.

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