Whether an employee is filing paperwork on a computer or handling heavy machinery, clear vision is essential for efficiency, productivity, and safety in the workplace. According to the CDC, uncorrected vision issues such as blurred vision cost the global economy an estimated $225 billion in lost productivity and absenteeism. While employers may think vision problems only affect the individual, when left untreated, these issues could have a drastic impact on your organization.
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States with an estimated 659,000 people dying each year. However, there are strategies that you can begin practicing to help protect your heart. In honor of American Heart Month, our OnSite Health nurses have compiled 8 strategies for preventing heart disease that you can begin today!
Between poor productivity and absenteeism to overall employee wellbeing, mental health can have a direct impact on your organization. One way employers can take a stand toward employee mental health is by building a company strategy creating awareness for mental health, its importance, as well as implementing mental health screenings when needed.
From improving employee health benefits to offering on-site workplace health options, many organizations are beginning to understand the importance of employee health and its direct impact on the company. One way that employers are encouraging employees to monitor their personal health is by offering biometric health screenings. Offered as an on-site workplace screening, biometric health screenings give participants immediate results and feedback that educate and motivate them to set and meet health goals; this can lead to reduced healthcare costs and positive behavioral changes. But what else can biometric health screenings do for your organization? Let’s find out.
Poor eye health can create a major hazard in the workplace leading to decreased productivity, efficiency, and an increase in workplace accidents. However, organizations can take charge and better the eye health of all their employees through regular vision screenings. In the blog, we will discuss the importance of vision screening employees, the benefits of doing so, as well as how you can implement a vision screening program in your workplace with the help of OnSite Health.
When it comes to your health, blood pressure readings are vital and should be checked often. A blood pressure reading can vary depending on many factors including stress, anxiety, foods eaten, exercise, and more. But what is a good blood pressure reading? Let’s talk about it.
