News articles tagged with 'employee'
Workplace asthma costs UK at least $158 million a year
— 25 Nov 2010 16:24 | HealthWorkplace asthma costs the UK at least GBP100 million a year, and may be as high as GBP135 million, reveals research published online in Thorax…
Looking back key to moving forward
— 13 Oct 2010 13:50 | HealthDespite modest economic gains, gloomy unemployment numbers and low workplace morale still loom large within corporate America. Whether or not companies can capitalise on the momentum…
Obese workers cost workplace more than insurance, absenteeism
— 8 Oct 2010 14:12 | HealthThe cost of obesity among U.S. full-time employees is estimated to be $73.1 billion, according to a new study by a Duke University obesity researcher, published today in the Journal…
Envious employees can turn hospitality industry hostile
— 29 Sep 2010 16:47 | HealthGuest relationships can become collateral damage when hotel employees envy the relationships co-workers have with their bosses, according to an international team of researchers…
Happy employees may be the key to success for organisations
— 14 Aug 2010 07:54 | HealthWhen JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater creatively deplaned earlier this week, many questions arose as to why someone would be willing to give up a steady paycheck during these…
On-the-job injuries hurt home health care industry
— 10 Aug 2010 08:02 | HealthTraining can alleviate some of the pain that occupational injuries bring to the long-term care industry, according to Penn State researchers. The study looked at injuries among home…
Common working conditions hurting both workers and employers
— 14 Jul 2010 11:01 | HealthNew research from North Carolina State University shows that an increase in professional business practices such as outsourcing, hiring temporary workers and focusing on project-based…
Coffee break physicals
— 26 May 2010 11:31 | Health'Who has time?' is a frequent question in response to the suggestion of a medical check-up. Job demands aren't becoming easier to meet in this challenging economy. And there is always…
Restructuring also puts workers who remain at risk, study says
— 11 May 2010 20:24 | HealthWhen companies restructure, even managers who escape layoffs can wind up on shakier ground, a new study by a University of Illinois labour expert found…
Looking back key to moving further
— 28 Apr 2010 12:43 | HealthDespite modest economic gains, gloomy unemployment numbers and low workplace morale still loom large within corporate America. Whether or not companies can capitalise on the momentum…