Stress Awareness Month: Why It’s Important and How To Observe It

Stress Awareness Month: Why It’s Important and How To Observe It

STRESS AWARENESS MONTH Stress can be debilitating, and it can cause and/or aggravate health problems. And since stress is a normal part of human existence — nobody is immune to it — it’s important to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognize when stress rears its ugly head. (Amazingly, we don’t always notice it’s…

Simple Nutrition Tips for a Healthier You

Simple Nutrition Tips for a Healthier You

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH “Let thy food be thy medicine,” said Hippocrates (a long, long time ago), but the sentiment still rings true. National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March, stresses the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes the transformative powers of healthy food choices. The Academy encourages using…

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Onboarding a New Hire: How to Create a Program that Works

In today’s challenging hiring landscape, employers must put their best foot forward.  From the job post itself, to the application and interview process, those responsible for filling roles need to make it easy and attractive for candidates to pursue open positions. But the work doesn’t stop there. Once a candidate accepts an offer and becomes…

Burn Safety Awareness

Burn Safety Awareness

National Burn Awareness Burns—even minor ones—can be very painful & can happen anywhere. From working with tools or machinery that generate heat, or simply cooking at home with your family, evaluating the risks in any situation and taking precautions to prevent them are important. A minor burn may heal within several days, while a more…

Expediting the Hiring Process: Why It’s Slow and How to Accelerate It

Expediting the Hiring Process: Why It’s Slow and How to Accelerate It

If it seems the time it takes to attract, interview, and hire candidates for open positions has become slower, you’re right.  The hiring process is slow, more so than ever. Employers are taking longer, with the average length of the hiring process being 36 days. Yet, 55% of candidates think it should take less time—fewer…

Save a Life, Donate Blood

Save a Life, Donate Blood

January is National Blood Donor Month Be a part of the campaign to spread awareness for the need for blood. January is National Blood Donor Month, an opportunity for us all to recognize the selflessness of America’s blood donors. This month was first proclaimed by President Richard Nixon in January of 1970 as a way…

Winter Holiday Safety

Winter Holiday Safety

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. Holiday decorating Holiday entertaining Before Heading Out or to Bed Blow out lit candles when you leave the room or go…

Empowering Women in the Workplace—The BelFlex G.R.O.W. Initiative

Empowering Women in the Workplace—The BelFlex G.R.O.W. Initiative

The pandemic simultaneously shined a brighter spotlight on workplace disparities and increased them— especially when it comes to gender gaps.  According to the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Global Gender Gap Report, “the time it will take for the gender gap to close grew by 36 years in the space of just 12 months between 2020 and…

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention When winter temperatures plummet and home heating systems run for hours the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases. CO is found in fumes produced by furnaces, kerosene heaters, vehicles “warmed up” in garages, stoves, lanterns, and gas ranges, portable generators, or by burning charcoal and wood. CO from these…