Karl J. Ruth Jr.Oct 7, 20212 minUNDERSTANDING THE CORONAVIRUS DELTA VARIANTThe United States is experiencing a spike in COVID-10 cases, specifically in areas with low vaccination rates. A major reason for this...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Sep 24, 20212 minCholesterol and You#fitfriday Did you know one in three American adults has high cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Sep 15, 20212 minManaging Work-from-Home (WFH) ParanoiaThe shift to remote work has almost entirely eliminated the social aspects of the on-site workplace, which makes it difficult for many...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Aug 17, 20211 minCybercrime and Benefits PlansThere is a cyberattack every 39 seconds, according to recent estimates from the University of Maryland. Data breaches and cyberattacks...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Jun 22, 20211 minBenefits Debit CardsPhoto: Pixabay Benefits debit cards are a valuable asset if you participate in flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Apr 28, 20211 minTop 10 Workplace Discrimination ClaimsIn the 2020 fiscal year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) resolved more than 70,804 charges of workplace...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Apr 1, 20211 minUnderstanding Prescription Drug Pricing Trends In 2019, the United States spent nearly $370 billion on prescription drugs, keeping trend with significant increases year over year....
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Mar 1, 20211 minDriving HR Efficiencies With TechnologyImproving workplace efficiency is about helping employees work smarter, not harder. HR professionals spend much of their everyday time...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Aug 31, 20201 minDetermining Whether a COVID-19 Case Is Work-relatedEven as businesses reopen and employees return to their new normal, the risk of becoming exposed to and ill with COVID-19 is still...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Aug 24, 20202 minSorting Out Coronavirus Fact From FictionEven before the COVID-19 pandemic, people were fighting misinformation about health conditions, vaccines and treatments online. With the...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Jul 28, 20201 minRecruiting Post-CoronavirusWhile unemployment rates remain high, many employers may find themselves struggling to connect with the right candidates. Current...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Mar 17, 20201 min5 Sleep Habits You Need to AdoptThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked insufficient sleep to the development of chronic diseases and conditions,...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Feb 26, 20201 min5 Performance Review Best PracticesPerformance reviews are an annual ritual for many employers, but their usefulness has been debated for years. To make sure you—and your...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Feb 20, 20201 minErgonomics Is the Way to a Pain-free WorkdayThe discomfort and pain from slouching at a desk all day is very common, with many office workers suffering pain at least once a week....
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Jan 10, 20201 minThe Pros and Cons of Incentive PayIt’s no secret that top talent expects to be paid top dollar. According to PayScale, 25% of employees said that compensation was their...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Dec 12, 20191 minStay Safe While Decking the HallsAlthough decorative lights are great for getting your home ready for the holidays, they can also present a safety risk if they aren’t...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Oct 29, 20191 minHold on to Talent With Stay ConversationsSome people think employment is all about the money, but they're wrong. For many, it's about the opportunities. In fact, Gallup cites...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Oct 17, 20191 minDon’t Let These Devices Steal Your SleepIf you have trouble falling asleep, your phone may be to blame. Researchers at Harvard found that using your phone, or any electronic...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Oct 1, 20192 minSeven Tips For A Safe Hunting SeasonFall is a nice time of year in the Midwest. Fall sports are back, trees change colors, and if it was a hot summer, the cooler...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.Sep 17, 20194 minBack To School SafetyEach fall, back to school time hits and kids are back on the roads, whether their mode of transportation is a bus, a bicycle, or their...