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Do Workplace Wellness Programs Save Money? We Find Out.

HR Digest

A study conducted by Harvard in 2015 found for every dollar spent on wellness programs, the employer saves $3 in healthcare costs and another $3 in absenteeism. The Rand study found that chronic illness management saved $3.78 The Rand study found that chronic illness management saved $3.78

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Learning How to Navigate Online Learning: The New Normal for College Students (Amid Coronavirus)

Thrive Global

As a college student, you may have been asked to vacate campus and prepare to transition from in-person classes to virtual classes. To help you out during this transition time, I’ve put together some online learning tips for college students. A lot of what I’ve learned can be applied to online learning for you, as well.

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16 Simple and Effective Incentives for Employee Wellness Programs

Terryberry

Regular exercise and a focus on well-being can enhance energy levels, cognitive function, and overall job performance. Team-building exercises and group challenges can strengthen relationships and improve the overall morale of the workforce. In fact, 52% of US companies offer employee wellness programs of some kind.

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Determining If an On-site Fitness Center is Right For You

TalentCulture

Coupled with its online health management tool , employees have anytime access to support for every dimension of their health. Additionally, the university offers free health screenings to employees and their spouses, and hosts health events for the community throughout the year. On-site fitness centers can generate healthcare savings.

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Employee perk ideas to improve employee satisfaction and attract top talent

Business Management Daily

Types of perks There are all kinds of ways to give employees more than what they’re entitled to (such as pay, time off, healthcare, etc.). There are plenty of ways to provide perks for employees—of budget-friendly and extravagant varieties—but however you decide to approach it, the important thing is to make an effort.

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Her parents taught her grit, caring for others. She’s using those traits to fight heart disease.

Thrive Global

million people there are clear ways to change that – ways that go far beyond the usual advice of diet and exercise. million people there are clear ways to change that – ways that go far beyond the usual advice of diet and exercise. “By It wasn’t merely that heart disease and stroke kill more women than all forms of cancer combined.

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The New Way Companies Are Evaluating Candidate’s Soft Skills (and Discovering High-Potential Talent)

Linkedin Talent Blog

But, the problem is that they are notoriously hard to screen for. Whether candidates play neuroscience-inspired games or answer straightforward questions, these online tests let companies screen large pools of talent quickly and make smarter hiring decisions. Soft skills are one of the top predictors of on-the-job success.