Ramping Up for Your First 5K

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In 2016, 8.2 million people finished a 5K race in the U.S., according to Runner’s World. If you’re not one of the die-hards lacing up your running shoes every day, you may be wondering what the attraction is—and whether it’s worth giving the 5K a try. A 5K is a five-kilometer (3.1-mile) race, and it […]

Fill ’Er Up

Cold, pure water is a baseline perk for office workers. Hydrated workers, after all, are more productive than workers who are as dried out as the discarded husks of molting insects. But if you’re the one in charge of making sure your coworkers are hydrated, consider looking beyond bottled water. While some readers may be […]

Beyond the FMLA

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Retaining top talent after that talent has had a baby can be a challenge, so it’s worth taking a look at how your company supports new mothers as they’re transitioning back to work. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to allow 12 weeks of job-protected unpaid maternity—and paternity—leave for all genders. This […]

Spring Office Cleaning Checklist: How to Refresh Your Workspace

Ah, spring—the season of tidying up, decluttering, and cleaning. If you’re like most people, spring-cleaning may happen in your kitchen, garage, and closets—but what about your workplace? After all, we’re expected to spend quite a few of our waking hours at work, all while staying productive. Whether your cubicle, the shared drive, the break room, […]

Financially Fit

Money makes the world go round, but how many of us really know how to harness its potential? Let’s face it: many otherwise savvy Americans are woefully underinformed about financial issues. In many cases, this leads to stress—stress that doesn’t stay at home but comes to work with your employees and impacts their performance. People […]

How to Reduce your Workplace’s Carbon Footprint

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Recycling, eating more plant-based meals, and riding your bike to work are all great ways to reduce your impact on our planet. But what about your place of work? Is your office aware of its carbon footprint, and is it taking steps to reduce it? An environmental initiative in your workplace allows you to harness […]

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