You’ve heard it over and over: It’s more expensive to replace an employee than to retain one. A 2015 study, “The impact of human resource practices on employee retention in the telecom sector,” published in the International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, reports that costs associated with a person leaving unexpectedly are usually 2.5…
Read Full BlogA new exercise buddy may give you that extra motivation to keep going, according to a new study from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. For the study, the researchers asked half of the participants to find a new gym buddy and told the other half to continue with their normal exercise routine. The findings…
Read Full BlogNew research suggests a link between lost sleep and an increase in risk factors for heart disease and stroke as it correlates with a higher risk of plaque buildup in blood vessels and a thickening of artery walls. The University of Pittsburgh studied sleep problems common during menopause. They assessed 256 women, aged 40 to…
Read Full BlogPeople sometimes complain that their job is killing them, or that they’re working themselves to death, but new research suggests there may be truth to those clichés. A recent study conducted by Indiana University found that those who work in high-stress jobs with little control are more likely to die sooner than those who have…
Read Full BlogMany healthcare workers feel guilty for taking time off. In fact, 60 percent of employed Americans said they feel uncomfortable taking a day off work for preventive care and 86 percent would forego checkups and put work first. Some employers offer “Unsick Days” to give staff paid time off and explicit permission to take care…
Read Full BlogYounger women who exercise just 2 ½ hours per week may cut their risk for heart disease by up to 25 percent. The choices they make in the first half of their lives determine their well-being and health in the second half, according to a study from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore. Higher…
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