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Teachers experience high levels of workplace stress
In an article in the Huffington Post, the stressors of being a teacher are discussed, including a lack of break time during the day, adapting to policy changes and working with a vast array of people,...
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Report may help employees choose the best health benefits plan
Strategies to lower cost of employee health benefits have been of interest lately to consumers and employers alike as rates continue to rise. While individuals are looking for inexpensive insurance,...
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Government agencies looking to cut costs of employee health benefits
Much like organizations in the private sector, government administrators are looking toward healthcare expenditures as an area where they can cut costs, according to the 2011 National Survey of Local...
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Working mom gives tips on attaining a work-life balance
Being a mother is no easy task, some even say it’s a full-time job on its own. Imagine being a mom and also working as a physician, perhaps one of the most stressful occupations.Farzanna S. Haffizulla,...
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Study reveals many employers in need of education for specialty healthcare
Specialty pharmaceuticals, which include medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer and hepatitis C, make up an estimated 11 to 15 percent of total drug costs, according to a...
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Nearly half of Canadians have sleep disorders
Disrupted sleep patterns have been strongly linked to anxiety, as it has been shown that workplace stress can keep people up at night and a lack of rest may make individuals less able to cope with...
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Police officers fight more than crime
Each day, law enforcement officers risk their lives and cope with the trauma of having co-workers killed or injured in the line of duty. As a result, police are in a constant battle with workplace...
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High deductible insurance plans come with benefits, drawbacks
In a study, researchers at the RAND Corporation, Towers Watson and the University of Southern California found that employee health benefits that include deductibles of $1,000 or more can mean big...
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Strong emotional intelligence may reduce workplace stress, improve employee...
Emotional intelligence is defined as an aptitude at identifying and managing emotions in a way that is healthy and constructive, according to HelpGuide.org.The nonprofit organization reports that there...
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Researchers call for behavioral counseling, stress management in military
It's no secret that soldiers at war - and even those at home - experience high levels of stress due to the physical demands and psychological trauma that results from military training and combat.A...
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