Health and Fitness
July 14, 2026
How to Drive Employee Participation
Many employees do not realize how much their employer contributes to their benefits package. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, benefits account for 30.1% of total compensation in the private industry, yet low participation remains a widespread challenge for employers. Without meeting carrier participation thresholds, employers risk losing access to group coverage altogether,...
June 17, 2026
Ergonomics Tips for Painting Contractors
Painting contractors spend their days in demanding positions: reaching overhead, bending, working on ladders and handling heavy buckets and spray equipment. These repeated postures and movements can place strain on the neck, shoulders, back and wrists. Best Practices to Avoid Injuries The tips below can help you protect your body and stay healthy on the...
June 12, 2026
7 Ways to Maximize Your Benefits This Summer
Amid the activity and busy schedules of summer, it’s important to make time to review your benefits for the second half of the year. Whether you’re making healthcare contingency plans for summer travel or just looking to get more value from your coverage, this article provides seven tips to help you make the most of...
June 11, 2026
Heat Illness Prevention
Heat illness is a group of conditions that occur when your body overheats and can no longer cool itself down. It ranges from heat cramps and heat exhaustion to heat stroke, which, if not treated, can become life-threatening. How to Protect Yourself Knowing the warning signs of heat illness can help you catch it early...
June 4, 2026
June Is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month. This annual campaign, organized by the National Safety Council (NSC), highlights efforts to prevent injuries and deaths both in and out of the workplace. It also provides various learning opportunities for employees, allows employers to share their pride in safety and encourages employees across industry lines to pledge to work...
May 21, 2026
7 Best Practices for Managing Heat Stress in Indoor Work Environments
Heat-related injury and illness are occupational hazards that impact many industries and affect millions of employees annually. Heat stress occurs when an individual’s body accumulates more heat than it can dissipate. The increase in body temperature can result from several factors, including metabolic heat from physical exertion, workplace conditions, and clothing or personal protective equipment...
May 19, 2026
5 Mental Health Benefits That Employees Use
Mental health resources are highly desired among employees, but workers aren’t always satisfied with the benefits their employers offer or may not know how to use them effectively. A 2025 workplace mental health poll by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that while 77% of respondents are satisfied with their overall health care...
May 12, 2026
What You Should Know About Hantavirus
Hantavirus, a rare but potentially serious disease spread primarily by rodents, has recently returned to headlines following a deadly outbreak linked to a cruise ship in early May 2026. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported multiple confirmed and suspected cases among passengers, including three deaths, prompting international monitoring efforts and renewed awareness of the virus....