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Why On-Site Medical Care Is Good For Business

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Your assistant has a cough that won’t go away but keeps putting off going to the doctor. Your HR manager needs half a day off to get her annual physical. Another employee wants to check to make sure his new medication is controlling his blood pressure properly.

Each of these scenarios take place in businesses across America every day, and each doctor visit means several hours off work and pricey office visits, maybe even ER visits. That coughing assistant could be infecting others as well as getting sicker herself.

Think on-site health care is too expensive for your mid-sized business? It may be time to change your thinking. Many medium-sized businesses are using on-site wellness programs to differentiate themselves from other employers – and keep their workforce healthier while lowering expenses. [Read more…]

Business Owner Tech Tips for Productivity

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Technology can offer the middle-market company some distinct competitive advantages. Particularly if growth has stalled or profits are down, technology can help business owners see how systems are really working, or not. After all, processes and procedures that worked when you were a $10 million company probably need to change as you grow into a $50 million or $250 million outfit.

By drilling down to the facts, executives can lead process improvement, eliminate waste or capture efficiency. Thoughtful re-engineering through technology can help your teams do more with less or work smarter. So how do you do that? [Read more…]

7+ Science-Based Things Every Boss Needs To Know About Happiness At Work [Infographic]

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Being happy at work isn’t just about work. People that are satisfied with their lives all around are more likely to be happy at work. And productivity is positively influenced by good moods, with happy workers being 31% more productive than unhappy ones, according to an infographic from Happify, a company that uses science and technology to empower people to lead happier lives.

This information is nothing new, but we always need a little nudge every now and then to remind us to review, reflect, and improve our workplace practices to ensure we’re setting our employees and our companies up for success. [Read more…]