20 Jan Workplace wellness in the new age of the ACA

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With all the implications that the Affordable Care Act has on employer’s health insurance obligations, it’s easy to overlook its effects on workplace wellness programs. Read full article...

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17 Jan Top 10 healthiest states

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Americans are making “considerable progress” in their overall health, according to United Health Foundation’s 2013 America’s Health Rankings. Here are the top 10 healthiest places in America and why. ...

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17 Jan Retirement Plans

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Despite the best intentions of retirement plan sponsors, 24% of Americans report that they have borrowed against or took early distribution from their retirement plans in the past three years. Read more...

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17 Jan Breast Cancer Drugs

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Originally posted January 17, 2014 by United Benefit Advisors (UBA) Starting next September, women at increased risk for breast cancer will be able to get some drugs shown to help prevent the disease without a copay, the Obama administration said Thursday. The U.S. Preventive Services Task...

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17 Jan Volunteer Firefighters

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U.S. cities and towns won’t be required to provide health insurance for volunteer firefighters, a reprieve from PPACA. Read more...

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16 Jan Combustible Dust Standard Is CSB’s First ‘Most Wanted Safety Improvement’

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As of now, no federal combustible dust rule has been released, and the CSB is taking steps to increase pressure on OSHA to issue one. Read full article...

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16 Jan Making and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions

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Why can’t most of us stick to our resolutions? Dr. Sarah Vinson says many people quit because they don't see results. She says to break it down and keep it manageable. Here's how...

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15 Jan Supervisors’ Safety Responsibilities

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Supervisors play a key role in workplace safety. According to Oregon OSHA, supervisors have five main safety responsibilities. It identifies these in its Safety and the Supervisor training instruction guide....

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15 Jan A top focus for 2014: talent retention

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Many would predict the top trend of 2014 to be something that has to do with the employer, writing a check or the avoidance of writing a check....

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14 Jan How Cold is Too Cold? Tips to Protect Outdoor Workers in the Winter

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The National Weather Service is warning much of the country about the polar vortex, an arctic air mass that is pushing much of the eastern and central U.S. down to record cold temperatures....

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