LBL Resources
Weak Accounts Threaten Workers’ Well-Being
March 19, 2012
High-deductible health care plans with health savings accounts (HSAs) continue to gain steam, but without careful...
Women’s Benefit Issues Take Spotlight
March 17, 2012
When it comes to benefit compliance, it’s not your father’s workforce anymore — it’s your...
Employers Hunt for Ways to Boost Program Payoff
March 15, 2012
Ask the HR directors of companies without a wellness program why the businesses haven’t taken the plunge, and...
Leave Troubles Can Linger for Employers
February 25, 2012
The federal government continues to tweak the rules regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), giving employers...
Insurance, Employment, & Financial Services
Give Employees a Shot at Good Health This Winter
The telltale signs of autumn have arrived for many in the U.S. The temperature is cooler, the leaves are changing color — and the sounds of sneezes and coughs echoing through the office hallways may not be far... Read more →
Plate Replaces Pyramid – USDA’s MyPlate.gov
The federal government has retired the traditional Food Pyramid and swapped it with a new “MyPlate” icon. Like its predecessor, MyPlate encourages Americans to eat balanced meals of fruits, vegetables,... Read more →
Good Wellness Starts From Bottom — and Top
Rising health care costs aren’t just a challenge for big companies with expansive health coverage. Small businesses are feeling the pinch of skyrocketing costs, as well. Yet many smaller employers still... Read more →
Wellness in the Workplace – Do Companies Care About Their People’s Well-Being
Recently, Greg Voisen had the opportunity to interview Vadim Liberman and his article entitled “In Sickness and In Health – Do Companies Care About Their People Well-Being,” and with compelling reason,... Read more →
Wellness: Leadership Support Helps Increase Success
If Senior Management is promoting and involved in the Wellness Program, the chances for success greatly increases. According to Health Enhancement Research Organization, about two-thirds, or 66%, of employers with... Read more →
Workplace Turmoil, Stress and Obesity Linked to Lower Organizational Performance
Job stress in organizations is widespread, and the symptoms of stress are common and costly. Over $300 billion a year is spent to make up for increased absenteeism, employee turnover, diminished productivity and stress... Read more →
Job Stress May Cause Heart Problems for Women
In a recent article by Lydell C. Bridgeford with Employee Benefit News, research by Harvard Medical School says that job stress may cause hearth problems for women. They report that women with highly stressful jobs... Read more →
Workforce Health: Flu Season is Nothing to Sneeze At
Flu Season: Nothing to Sneeze At For employers, flu season can create a flurry of scheduling headaches, higher health costs and lost productivity as workers stay home to take care of themselves or loved ones. This... Read more →