In the past year, terms such as “The Great Resignation” and “The Great Reshuffle” have been used to describe the American workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the last quarter of 2021, nearly 3 percent of the U.S. Labor force resigned each month. This has left millions of…
Changing for the Better: Proactively Addressing the Great Resignation
A Full Spectrum Approach - Industry Leading Employment Testing Solutions
What’s the point of an employment testing program if it doesn’t accurately and reliably prevent you from hiring your next injury? Other testing providers’ subjective methods can only deliver minimal fail rates – leaving you on your own, to gamble on hiring your next injury. This yields poor return…
Stay Ahead of Holiday Burnout
During the busy holiday season, it can be easy to get caught up in what seems to be an endless list of “to-dos” – gift shopping, decorating, baking, hosting events, etc. And while many hope for relaxation and quality time with loved ones over the holidays, it can be easy to feel the stress…
Benefits of an Industrial Athlete Program and Briotix Health featured in Risk & Insurance Magazine
The October edition of Risk & Insurance Magazine included an article highlighting the term “industrial athlete” and how the concept of industrial sports medicine is being used to keep workers safe.
The Briotix Health Difference - Industrial Sports Medicine
There are many pieces to managing your employees’ musculoskeletal health. Those individual pieces become critical elements to a successful injury prevention program. Choosing the right injury prevention provider that understands the unique elements required for your organization’s success not only…
Stay Physically Active with a 5-Minute Stretching Workout
According to the Center for Disease Control, regularly participating in physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. By staying active throughout the day, your body experiences benefit in brain health, weight management, reduced risk of disease, and strengthened…
Is Your Cell Phone Causing You Physical Pain?
It may seem like a strange question, but it is fairly common for cell phones to cause users physical pain. In the United States, the average person sends more than 40 emails per day from their phone, spends around 23 hours per week texting, and nearly 6.5 hours per week playing cellular video…
Walking Your Way to Health
The simple act of walking has powerful benefits to your health and with summer in full swing, the weather is perfect for enjoying a nice stroll outside. Enjoying the summer weather with a walk can lead to many health benefits - weight loss, lower blood pressure, stronger muscles, and improved mood…
Incorporating Proper Ergonomics into Grocery Shopping
How many times a day do you think about your posture or check to ensure you are using proper ergonomics? Probably not as much as you should. Incorporating proper body mechanics and ergonomic principles into your daily routine is critical to preventing discomfort and musculoskeletal disorders.
The FAQs of Functional Employment Testing
Research tells us that more than one-third of all workplace injuries are related to musculoskeletal strains and sprains. A comprehensive functional employment testing program can help companies address common MSD injuries by properly documenting the physical demands of job tasks and then assessing…