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Keeping employees happy and healthy increases productivity and helps your company succeed. As Millennials and Generation Z step to the forefront of the workforce, employers are finding that this generation of workers has different needs and expectations than their parents. While the tech-savviness of today’s young employees can benefit their work, allowing them to adapt to new technologies quickly, it...

Roughly 43% of the U.S. workforce works remotely at least some of the time. This means more and more people are spending workdays at their kitchen tables, sitting with their laptops on the couch, or even cozied up in bed. Just because you feel comfortable working in bed or on your sofa doesn’t mean your body is truly comfortable —...

An office environment can seem like a risk-free place to work — especially if your job involves no heavy lifting, no complex machinery to master, and no precariously stacked shelves. The truth is that even a sedentary desk job has health and safety risks involved, and some argue it’s even more harmful than a physically laborious job. That’s because the...

You may not picture an office job as injury-prone work, but jobs that involve a lot of sitting can be harmful to your health — and may result in injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back pain, and issues with neck or shoulder mobility. One study of nearly 8,000 adults found that on average, people spend about 12 hours...

Keeping a clean home is all about preparation and planning. With the right maintenance, cleaning sessions don’t have to take entire days or weekends. A master cleaning checklist can help to simplify your routine and put you ahead in the game against grime. Tackling dust and dirt is not a light matter. Breaking down tasks can give you the edge...