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How to Look After Your Health at Work

Understandably, our health is typically our primary concern – even if we aren’t often the best at making health-positive decisions for ourselves. Just as our habits at home can have serious impacts on our wellbeing, so too can work, and in a variety of ways.

Employees on a office break

Workers might experience job-specific hazards or general mental strife, leading to potentially avoidable physical or mental harm. But what can we do to improve our health regarding our work?

Wear Appropriate Clothing

This suggestion does not necessarily apply to every worker in the UK but is no less essential to consider for those it does apply to.…

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What You Need To Know About Employees Health Care Benefits

Some state and federal regulations may require companies or businesses to provide their employees with specific perks such as health insurance, sick leave, and short-term disability benefits. The Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) is one such regulation that requires employers with more than 50 employees to provide them with health care insurance.

Employee health care benefits

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Without a doubt, this is a decision point for many business owners and can affect your costs, employees’ health, and compliance with laws and regulations. In this discussion, we explore everything you need to know about health insurance for your employees. Keep Reading.

Do You Meet Legal Requirements?

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How to Choose the Best Health Options for Employees

Selecting a company healthcare plan is a high-stakes game. The cost to the company is significant, the impact your choice will have on your employees and their families is enormous. The pressure is high.

Employee consulting with Company Doctor

With the right understanding and research, it is possible to choose a plan that satisfies the needs of your staff while also accommodating your business’s financial means.

In this article, we take a look at how to choose the best health options for your employees.

The System

It’s no secret that the American healthcare system is complex and largely inequitable. Over half a million veterans lack insurance, despite the many resources in place that are supposed to help connect them with it.…

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3 Tips For Protecting Your Eyes When Working On A Computer All Day

Doing the same thing day in and day out for your job can be very draining. Not only do you need to be careful about getting enough movement in your muscles and joints so you don’t live a completely sedentary life while working a desk job, but you also need to know how to protect your eyes if you spend a portion of your day working on a computer or other screen.

Tired eyes working with laptop for the whole day

Without the right protection, you might find that your eyes are very tired, dry, or sore at the end of the day. This could lead to a lot of issues if not taken care of, so it’s important that you know what you can do to best protect yourself.…

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What to Do When an Employee Has a Health Issue at Work

Emergencies are not predictable. That’s their nature. They happen when least expected, and they wreck havoc on everything they come into contact with. If you’re the owner of a small business or you’re a manager, emergencies are your least favorite kind of surprise. They set you back, they lose you employees, they lose you time, and they lose you money.

Employee sickness funny cartoon

If you’re managing a small business and you have employees who are having health issues that either happen at work or interfere with work being able to get done, here are things you can do:

Encourage Time Off

Health issues arise when somebody is stressed.…

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