It’s what Americans have been waiting for: Personal and disposable income is trending up .04 percent in May, allowing people to feel more comfortable spending on goods and services. Consumer sentiment is at a 3-month high, led by optimism about job growth and retention. Claims for unemployment benefits continue to drop to near-record lows. In most states, the labor …
Get Healthy at Work:Â 30 Days of Keeping it SimpleÂ
No, wait! Don’t X this tab! Your blood pressure is probably soaring at the thought of yet another article on “workplace wellness.” I get it. But this isn’t just another nag about that second donut you ate in the break room. In fact, a minute ago I consumed a chocolate brownie while imagining how to convince you (without appearing to …
How Quitting Smoking Can Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired
If you’ve ever needed another reason to quit smoking, it’s this: Depending on your profession and where you live, you might not get hired. Don’t even think about applying at UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital, WellSpan Health in Pennsylvania and Maryland, or Cleveland Clinic and The MetroHealth System in Ohio if you are in healthcare and smoke. These are just a …