The popularity of wellness programs has been steadily increasing over the last several years; however, along with the pros, there are also cons to consider.

Like it or not, being a professional is a reactive business. As proactive as you try to be, the unexpected usually derails you. Which means the best pros are the ones who can react quickly and not let it wear them down. 

Companies that don’t have normal business hours generally find many positives with regards to allowing shift work. Healthcare facilities, call centers, and manufacturing warehouses are some of the most common industries that use this type of scheduling.

These days, sleep is considered a luxury instead of a necessity for many Americans. Having to work full-time, spending time with family and friends, and dealing with other activities, keep a lot of us busy 24/7. When we do try to rest, we find our brains are still working overtime and won’t let us fall asleep.

Many people may have to face a 60-hour work week on occasion, but some employees find themselves keeping this kind of schedule fairly often. If so, they may end up feeling overworked, which can have negative effects on their health and productivity – and lead to job burnout.  

Workplace stress and high job demands are costing employees their lives. However, employers have the ability to help workers by offering them the right kinds of benefits.

Work-Life balance continues to be a challenge for many employees; consequently, more and more of them are looking to their employers for help with personal needs – especially when it comes to caregiving.

Each year at their annual mid-May conference, the Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville hosts a day full of educational speakers, networking, and connections to local health and wellness resources. 

Have you noticed a recurring complaint from people saying they wish they had more time? In our quest to squeeze more out of the day, we often push sleep aside and humorously tell our friends and coworkers, "I'll sleep when I'm dead." The irony in that statement is that by not getting enough sleep, you may be doing enough damage to your body to cause death to occur sooner rather than later.

To date, more than 700 cases of the measles have been reported in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that’s the highest number of cases since 2000. Consequently, many employers are worried that contagious employees will come into the office and infect their co-workers.