National Health Observances for March 2021 National Health Observances for March 2021 Seubert / Monday, March 1, 2021 0 14 This article contains a summary of popular national health and wellness observances for 2021. Read more
Safety Focused Newsletter: March 2021 Safety Focused Newsletter: March 2021 Seubert / Monday, March 1, 2021 0 17 This month's Safety Focused newsletter outlines tips for preventing carpal tunnel and offers guidance for staying active at work. Read more
HR Brief: March 2021 HR Brief: March 2021 Seubert / Monday, March 1, 2021 0 16 Discusses OSHA's prevention guidance on COVID-19 in the workplace and highlights recruiting trends to watch in 2021. Read more
Live Well, Work Well: March 2021 Live Well, Work Well: March 2021 Seubert / Monday, March 1, 2021 0 19 This month's newsletter discusses the latest edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the importance of sleep and how to properly clean your earbuds. BONUS RECIPE: CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BAKE Read more
Benefits Buzz: March 2021 Benefits Buzz: March 2021 Seubert / Monday, March 1, 2021 0 14 This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the temporary COVID-19 relief for Section 125 plans and the withdrawal of proposed regulations regarding wellness program incentives. Read more
Risk Advisor: March 2021 Risk Advisor: March 2021 Seubert / Monday, March 1, 2021 0 13 These monthly industry newsletters feature timely information about workplace safety, compliance and risk management issues. Read more
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Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccine & What Employers Need to Know Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccine & What Employers Need to Know Seubert / Tuesday, February 23, 2021 0 39 Join us on March 4 as we discuss the crucial issues employers need to consider when addressing COVID vaccinations for their organization. Read more
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Seubert / Tuesday, December 1, 2020 / Categories: HR & Benefits, Well-Being Live Well, Work Well: December 2020 Download the full version of this Live Well, Work Well Newsletter Celebrating Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic 'Tis the season for holiday planning. Yet, gatherings of families and friends, crowded parties and travel may put Americans at an increased risk for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you carefully consider the spread risk of in-person holiday celebrations. Several factors contribute to COVID-19 spreading in group settings. Those include community spread of the coronavirus, event location, event duration, quantity of attendees and the locations where attendees are coming from. It’s also important to consider attendees’ behavior both prior to the gathering and during the celebration. Before a Gathering If you choose to attend an in-person event, consider the following tips prior to the gathering: Check whether the host has steps in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Bring along supplies like extra masks, tissues and alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid contact with people outside of your household for 14 days before the gathering. Also, it’s important to stay home if you do not feel well or are at a higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19. During a Gathering Consider the following tips from the CDC to reduce your risk of being exposed to, contracting or spreading COVID-19 during an in-person event: Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from people you don’t live with—and be mindful in areas where it may be harder to do so, such as restrooms and eating areas. Wear a mask at all times when around people who don’t live in your household. Limit contact with commonly touched surfaces or shared items. Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. If you want to celebrate the holidays as safely as possible this year, consider celebrating virtually or with members of your own household. Give Your Holiday Baking Recipes a Makeover Food is part of holiday traditions, and your family likely looks forward to certain recipes. Luckily, there are some simple substitutes to make your favorite holiday recipes a bit healthier. Consider the following tips to transform your recipes without sacrificing flavor: Fat—For baked goods, use half the butter or oil and replace the other half with unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana. Salt—If baked goods don't require yeast, you can reduce salt by half. Sugar—Reduce the amount of sugar by one-third to one-half. Instead, add spices like cinnamon, cloves, allspice and nutmeg—or flavorings such as vanilla or almond extract to boost sweetness. Get creative and experiment with other ways of creating healthy recipes for your most beloved holiday traditions. Are You Getting Enough Water? To prevent dehydration, you need to consume adequate amounts of fluid. Dehydration can increase your risk of illnesses and cause health problems, such as fatigue and muscle weakness. According to new guidelines, men should get about 3.7 liters (15 ½ cups) of fluids each day, and women need about 2.7 liters (11 ½ cups). Remember that the water content of the foods you eat counts as well. You need to get enough water for your body to operate at its best. Make water your beverage of choice, and consider these simple tips to help achieve your daily water intake: Drink a glass of water with each meal and between each meal. Hydrate before, during and after exercise. Carry a reusable water bottle with you for easy access during the day. Choose sparkling water instead of alcoholic drinks or soft drinks. Previous Article HR Brief: December 2020 Next Article Safety Focused Newsletter: December 2020 Print 334 Tags: Live Well Work Well