In anticipation of the winter holidays, most everyone would rather be at home with their loved ones than stuck behind a desk, and why not, after another year of layoffs, furloughs, and salary reductions?  Coupled with such morale reducers, many employees continue to shoulder the burden of increased responsibility caused by lighter staffing levels.  If you take a close look, you might see your employees suffering from the winter-holiday blues.  The good news is, there’s no better time of year to perk up employees by showing them that their hard work is appreciated. (more…)

The 2012 presidential primaries may be months away, but presidential hopefuls are already buzzing about health care.  The hot topic is whether to repeal ObamaCare and its sweeping changes, which have increased health-care costs for many small-business owners.  In the face of these and future changes, many businesses have examined ways to reduce overall expenses.  Between furloughs, layoffs, and salary cuts, businesses may have overlooked one small investment that can reap big savings: an employee wellness program. (more…)