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Productivity directly affects the success of a business. When productivity drops, so does the business's profits -- at least, that's how it usually works. But identifying productivity killers in the workplace isn't always easy. Some of them are obvious, while others are not-so-obvious. One study, however, sought to answer the following question: what's the biggest productivity killer in the workplace?For the study, researchers from Oxford Economics surveyed 1,200 workers and corporate executives …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Sunfield Inc., an auto parts manufacturer in Ohio, $3.42 million for a long list of safety violations. These fines are one of the largest ever filed against an auto parts company.According to the report, federal OSHA investigators were sent to Sunfield's Hebron facility several weeks after two of its employees had sustained serious injuries back in January and February of this year. After conducting its investigation, OSHA cited …

While rates have declined in recent years, heart disease remains a serious problem both here in the United States and abroad. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 600,000 Americans die each year from heart disease. The first step towards curbing these numbers, however, is to familiarize yourself with the risk factors of heart disease. Only then can you make the necessary changes in your life to reduce your risk of heart disease.High Blood PressureNot surprisin …

The next time you have an important meeting, consider doing it while walking instead of sitting. According to a recent study, walking meetings can increase physical activity in the workplace, which in turn promotes positive health while warding off disease and illness.For the study, researchers from the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine recruited 17 workers who conducted weekly meetings. As part of the study, the workers wore an accelerometer to keep track of their physical activit …

Each year, thousands of workers lose their lives while many more are serious injured on the job. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has federal laws in place to encourage a safe working environment, a new report indicates that these laws aren't doing enough.According to a recent report published by the Center for Progressive Reform (CPR), a nonprofit organization, more than 30,000 workers have died since 2009. Researchers from this report cite this disturbing trend on …