What's new with Workplace Wellness?

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Problems in the workplace are a real concern, and ways to encourage employees to become healthier have continued to be a hot topic, even in these tough economic times. Why do companies continue to invest in health initiatives? Part of the reason is to make the company itself more productive: healthy employees use less sick days, are more engaged and efficient when at work, leading to higher productivity. And part of it must also be recognized as the desire to cultivate a good work atmosphere which will attract better talent and help retain employees.

How real is the health crisis in American companies today? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40 percent of workers reported their jobs as moderately to severely stressful in a survey conducted by Northwestern National Life, and 25 percent reported often feeling burned out in a survey conducted by the Families and Work Institute.

"The trend is now clear," said Randy Johnson, senior vice president for Labor, Immigration, and Employee Benefits for the U.S. Chamber. "Workplace wellness programs are now front and center in becoming another tool by which employers can help control health care costs while improving the morale and health of their employees. While every employer is different and the form of wellness programs varies from simple to complex, developments in this area are truly a win-win for both employers and employees."

And the data bears that out - 62 percent of all companies offer some type of wellness program, according to TrendsUpdates.com. Common programs include smoking-cessation programs, stress management, weight-loss and exercise programs and nutrition education. (Per The American Institute for Preventative Medicine)

Free Programs to Use Now

So is your company/employer on a tight budget? Here are two FREE programs that you can implement easily and immediately:

- Worksite Wellness Walking Program

The Worksite Wellness Walking Program, created by the American Heart Association, encourages sedentary employees to take a walk to improve their health. Guided by information provided by the AHA, companies set up "Start! Walking" paths in the workplace and encourage employees to use them. Resource materials include a coordinators guide to implementing the program, mileage tracking tools for employees and promotional posters.

- Move and Improve

This is a worksite wellness program designed to increase physical activity for office workers. Implemented in Maine and studied by the Maine--Harvard Prevention Research Center, this free 12-week program seeks to reduce the participants' risk of obesity and chronic diseases through lifestyle changes. Participants receive a quarterly newsletter with health promotion tips, voluntarily engage in at least a half-hour of physical activity at least four days a week for at least eight weeks of the 12-week program and have access to online support.

Local Movers & Shakers- Healthiest Boston-area companies

Honored by the Boston Business Journal for their workplace wellness initiatives, we take our hats off to the following companies:

Small companies (0-99 employees)

• Borislow Insurance, Methuen
• Food Should Taste Good, Needham
• Massachusetts Hospital Association, Burlington
• Thorbahn, Norwell

Medium Companies (100-499 employees)

• Boston Apparel Group, West Bridgewater
• Cambridge Systematics, Cambridge
• Family Service Association, Fall River
• MiddleOak, Salem

Large Companies (500 plus employees)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Boston
• Eastern Bank, Lynn
• Genzyme, Cambridge
• IBM, Cambridge

Spirit Award

• Alkermes, Waltham
• Deloitte, Boston
• EMD Serono, Rockland
• Raytheon Company, Waltham
• Tufts Health Plan, Watertown

So, the bottom line:

There are many ways that companies can help their employees lead healthier lives - and the positive impact can have a direct correlation to workplace productivity.

Check out what makes Google so healthy and happy

What work programs are provided at your workplace? And what others have you heard about that you wish your company would offer?

Administrative Job of the Week - Assistant to President

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~Administrative Job of the Week~

Assistant to President - to $65K

January 24th - January 28th

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Assistant to President - Cambridge, MA

Our client, a well known scholarly organization, is looking for an assistant to the president.  Duties in this position include:

• Overseeing day to day operations of the Executive Office
• Preparation for meetings, including preparing materials
• Attending meetings with the President
• Preparing notes and action items from meetings for follow up
• Proactively anticipating President’s requirements
• Office support as needed

In addition to relevant experience, a successful candidate must have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Extensive supervisory and organizational experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to work late hours and travel
• Experience managing multiple activities in a fast paced environment

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Market Trends: 2010 Legal Careers Survey Results

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Below are the results of John Leonard's 2010 Legal Careers Survey analyzed by position held, education level, current salary and desired salary within the legal industry.

The 2010 Legal Careers Survey was designed to help John Leonard, as well as our client candidates and companies, predict developing trends within the legal community for 2011.

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