Supersizing Workers Comp Costs

America has become a “supersized” nation.  We supersize our fries, we supersize our Coke’s and Pepsi’s, we supersize our meal portions…and, as a result, we have supersized our workforce.

The Center for Disease Control has released some startling statistics regarding obesity in America.  Among those statistics, we find that, in 2008, the obesity rate was 20% or greater in every state in the Union except one.  Furthermore, six states had obesity rates 30% or greater.

Recently, Duke University conducted the first known study to determine what effects obesity has on American workers and the costs of workers compensation.  The trend is staggering!  To avoid even greater costs in the future, American companies must act now!

Read more to discover what the statistics say, and what you can do today to buck the trend.

This Month’s Featured Webinar:
Supersizing Workers Comp Costs

A recent study was conducted to determine the effects of obesity on workers compensation costs.  Likewise, obesity has dramatic effects on employees.  In this webinar we will reveal:

Specific findings from that study. What employees and employers can do to combat obesity Specific, realistic ideas for employees and employers to help build a healthier workforce.

View the Supersizing Workers Comp Costs Webinar
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