Stressing Out in Healthcare
Occupational stress is a very real issue in many professions and healthcare is no exception. In fact, healthcare workers have a higher rate of suicide and substance abuse when compared to other professions. What is occupational stress, what are the dangers of it, and what are ways to prevent it? Occupational stress is a common[Read the Rest]
Does your company offer flex working schedules?
What types of flexible working options exist? As flexible working options can refer to simply working a schedule that’s not a typical 40 hour 9-5 work week, there are limitless types of flexible working options. However, there are three types of flexible work schedules that are most common: Flextime/alternative work schedule: A standard flextime work[Read the Rest]
13 Tips For Getting Better Sleep
What benefits come from getting better sleep? The health benefits of getting appropriate sleep – both in terms of duration and cycling through the correct stages of sleep – are numerous. Sleep deprivation is linked closely to raising the risk of getting colds, flu, diabetes, heart disease, mental illnesses, and many more disorders. The[Read the Rest]
What Makes Super Bugs Super?
Concerned about the latest bug going around? Well if you work for national or international health organizations, then you’d be actually be worried about the bug not here yet. What exactly is a super bug and why are healthcare professionals around the world on the edge fearing its arrival? Most bacteria related illness today is[Read the Rest]
Fastest-Growing Projected Healthcare Industries
The healthcare industry has always been fairly recession-proof and estimates from 2012-2022 project further substantial healthcare employment growth. However, some occupations are among the fastest-growing healthcare jobs during this period. Below, we take a look at some of these jobs. Here are the expected growth rates for some of the predicted fastest-growing healthcare jobs between[Read the Rest]
Increased Healthcare Turnover Could Mean Good News for Healthcare Staffing Agencies
The U.S. unemployment rate has steadily dropped since 2010. In February 2010, the unemployment rate was 9.8%, while in February 2015, the unemployment rate was down to 5.5%. This reflects the best rate since May, 2008. Employment has surged in most industries, particularly in healthcare, contributing to increased turnover in healthcare jobs. General Employment Statistics for[Read the Rest]
Employee assistance programs for employees struggling with drug addiction
An important part of an effective drug-free workplace program is having an employee assistance program (EAP). The EAP particularly serves employees struggling with drug abuse. The Department of Labor cites three reasons for including an EAP in a company’s drug-free workplace program: 1. To recognize employees as vital to the business and valuable members of[Read the Rest]
Stealing exercise during the day and night
Find Unexpected Exercise Sources! Chances are that over the cold winter, you may have decreased your exercise and perhaps packed on a few pounds. While those extra pounds might have been nice for insulation purposes, odds are they weren’t so good for your health. Now that it’s warmer, though, you can go outside, get some[Read the Rest]
Palcohol Legalization
A form of powdered alcohol under the brand name Palcohol was approved on March 10, 2015 by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. Concerns over its potential for abuse and fears of increased discrete drinking have already arisen. What is powdered alcohol? It’s exactly what it sounds like, alcohol in a powder[Read the Rest]
Ways to Fight Spring Allergies – Mobile Health
Spring is Here! Believe it or not, the first day of spring comes this Friday, March 20th, 2015. This may be hard to imagine as there’s snow in the New York City forecast for that exact day, but we promise you: SPRING IS COMING. Eventually. We’re pretty sure. Spring has tons of good points: total[Read the Rest]
