The start of a new school year brings with it new opportunities for businesses, including opportunities to employ students and provide them internships. Longer careers mean for the first time in history, we have five generations working together. This multigenerational mix is not only valuable for student employees and interns, but also contributes to the health […]
Many of us take comfort and enjoyment in our pets. By one estimate, 68 percent of U.S. households own a pet. There’s nothing quite like coming home to a happy face and wagging tail at the end of a long day at work or curling up with a furry friend and good book. The therapeutic […]
Winter can be tough. After a fun-filled holiday season, there can come a little letdown. Or maybe the holidays weren’t so fun-filled. Shorter days and colder temperatures combined with higher heating costs and mounting bills also can take a toll physically and mentally. An unexpected expense or life event can make a tough situation even […]
How many vacation days have you used this year? If you’re like most Americans, chances are you haven’t used enough. In 2017, 52 percent of American employees reported unused vacation days at the end of the year. The U.S. Travel Association Project: Time Off began conducting an annual survey, the State of the American Vacation, […]
Mental health and suicide are both topics that can make us feel uncomfortable. We don’t like talking about them. And talking about mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace is even harder. When you’re concerned about someone, what do you say? Are you invading their privacy? Threatening their job security? Are you afraid you […]
What kills more people than motor vehicle accidents, illegal drugs, alcohol, AIDS, murders and suicides combined? This deadly killer is tobacco, and it’s preventable. According to the Centers for Disease Control, tobacco use constitutes the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the United States. This isn’t surprising news. Nearly everyone knows tobacco […]
Retail foot outlets in Mesa County strive every day to ensure the health and safety of the customers they serve. While consumers might take for granted the precautions and care that go into preparing and serving their favorite meals, businesses depend on their confidence and trust. One of the ways the retail food industry ensures […]
Have you ever struggled to find child care? Do you have an employee who’s missed work because of child care problems? Do you know child care providers who’re unable to recruit and retain qualified staff? These questions reflect the very real issues facing parents of young children as well as employers. Mesa County has been […]
What if there was a free marketing tool to promote your business? What if that same tool also provided tips and strategies for assuring high-quality products that distinguish you for excellence in your field? For local retail food establishments, that tool is available in the Mesa County Public Health Partnership for Food Safety. The program […]
Does your office seem like a ghost town, your voice echoing as it bounces off empty walls? It must be summer. For many of us, summer means vacations and new adventures. We’re eager to leave work and take advantage of more daylight hours. Making time to enjoy summer is an important part of staying healthy. […]