Live Well, Work Well: Understanding Kidney Health

March is National Kidney Month, making it a great time to take charge of your health by lowering your chances of developing kidney disease. Your kidneys filter your blood to remove waste and extra water to create urine. They also make vital hormones that produce red blood cells, promote bone health and regulate blood pressure.… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well: Understanding Kidney Health

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March is Workplace Safety Awareness Month

By Matt Rehlander March is a transitional time in many areas of the country. While some enjoy a warm-up, others are still dealing with wintery weather. Wherever you are, March has two safety messages that I want to share. Message Number One: March is Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month. That is why I want to… Continue reading March is Workplace Safety Awareness Month

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Mental Health Minute: ADHD Symptoms in adults

New research by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shows that prescriptions for drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among women and patients ages 20-39. Researchers noted that the reasons for the increase are not obvious but could include pandemic-related stress, recognition of undiagnosed cases, over-prescription and online… Continue reading Mental Health Minute: ADHD Symptoms in adults

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February Photo of the Month

Check out this photo from Alan Stucker, the winner of the February Photo of the Month contest. Alan nailed this shot and has earned $50 for his effort in capturing this cool pic. Special Thanks to Denver Gray, Nicholas Christoper, Kraig Jarrell, Cody Hodges, Ashton Spangler, Walter Bonham, Roddy Martin and Gary Rodriguez for submitting… Continue reading February Photo of the Month

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Mental Health Minute: Breathing 101

Breathing is something you do all the time, often with little or no thought. Even during times of stress, your breathing will typically unconsciously shorten. Learning to control your breathing can be an essential tool for improving your mental and physical health. Breathwork, which is known as the combination of breathing exercises and mindfulness practices,… Continue reading Mental Health Minute: Breathing 101

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Live Well, Work Well: 3 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that heart disease causes 1 in every 5 deaths. Heart disease refers to several different types of heart conditions. Coronary artery disease—caused by plaque buildup… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well: 3 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health

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Safety First: Are You a Safety ‘Fanantic?’

February is the month that the Super Bowl takes place. Some sports fans go over the top to root for their team. “Fan” is short for “Fanatic,” meaning “marked by excessive enthusiasm and sometimes intense uncritical devotion.” Why do people pull for their favorite team so strongly? It feels good when we feel part of… Continue reading Safety First: Are You a Safety ‘Fanantic?’

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January Photo of the Month Contest

Phil Singleton’s persistency has finally paid off! After submitting photos every month in 2023, our man Phil picks up the $50 first prize in January to start his year off with a bang. Congrats to Phil for sticking with it for all these months. Your photo could be next! Send us your photo submission and… Continue reading January Photo of the Month Contest

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Mental Health Minute: Benefits of clean, organized space

If you’re struggling with seasonal affective disorder, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues, keeping your home tidy and organized may be challenging. However, research shows that disorganization can worsen your mental health, creating a snowball effect. January is Get Organized Month, so it’s the perfect time to focus on cleaning or decluttering your space.… Continue reading Mental Health Minute: Benefits of clean, organized space

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Live Well, Work Well: How to Make—and Keep—Your New Year’s Resolution

As a new year begins, you may be reflecting on the past year. This introspection is a significant first step toward selecting a New Year’s resolution to help you grow as a person. Many New Year’s resolutions fail by mid-February due to a lack of self-discipline, with only 1 in 5 people sticking with them… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well: How to Make—and Keep—Your New Year’s Resolution

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Culture Corner: 6 Steps to Living Outside Your Comfort Zone

At Lead to Inspire, our passion comes from pushing individuals out of their comfort zone and watching them grow and develop in ways they didn’t believe possible. That can be a scary process because sometimes you fail. However, the best part of stepping out of your comfort zone is often – you succeed! We recently… Continue reading Culture Corner: 6 Steps to Living Outside Your Comfort Zone

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Safety First: Slips, Trips and Falls

 Welcome to 2024!  Slips, trips, and falls are frequent causes of incidents on and off the job. According to OSHA, slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry incidents and result in back injuries, strains and sprains, contusions, and fractures. Additionally, they cause 15%  of all incidental deaths and are second only to motor… Continue reading Safety First: Slips, Trips and Falls

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Hotel Safety Tips

When booking your room at the hotel, consider the following:  IF THE FIRE ALARM SOUNDS  We want all Guests to be familiar with the following evacuation procedures.  Exiting the Hotel  . If the door is warm or impassible:  TRAVELER’S SAFETY TIPS 

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December Photo of the Month

Joshua Mauldin, FOM under Johnny Portwood, submitted the photo below and was awarded the December Photo of the Month prize of $50. Your photo could be next! Send us your photo submission and you could land the top prize! What are we looking for? We need you to send in photos of your work: in… Continue reading December Photo of the Month

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Mental Health Minute

Healthy Habits That Can Lower Your Risk of Depression A recent international study published in the Nature Mental Health journal found that certain lifestyle factors can reduce the risk of depression by 57%. This study, which examined data from nearly 290,000 people over a nine-year period, found that there are seven lifestyle factors associated with… Continue reading Mental Health Minute

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Live Well, Work Well

Managing Financial Stress During the Holidays If the holiday shopping season stresses you out, you’re not alone. Research by financial services company Bankrate revealed that more than half (54%) of holiday shoppers expect to feel financially burdened this holiday season as they anticipate overall high costs. While American consumers no longer face inflation levels like… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well

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Benefits Breakdown

Employee Financial Wellness Programs A lack of financial knowledge can hold anyone back. When left with few reliable financial resources, employees may continue to struggle. As diverse as the workforce is, so are their financial knowledge and competency levels. Financial wellness programs have emerged as a valuable tool for employers to support their workforce and… Continue reading Benefits Breakdown

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November Photo of the Month

Congrats to Richard Nazario for winning $50 for sending in this work photo from the dropbox link listed below. Pictured below is Anthony Perez, our in house Mechanic/Fabricator, disassembling an engine on one of our Ditch Witch 410SX D plows. Next month, your photo submission could land you the top prize! What are we looking for?… Continue reading November Photo of the Month

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December Safety For A Safer Holiday Season

As we enter the holiday season and start getting in the Christmas mood, it’s crucial to consider how everyone might be affected during this time. There are often additional responsibilities and many at-home tasks for everyone to catch up on. Or think about it. Or even worry about it. This can affect safety at work… Continue reading December Safety For A Safer Holiday Season

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Culture Corner: We Over Me … Building Team

When you walk out the door after work each day, how do you gauge success? Is it projects completed, quotas met, connecting with a peer, checking the “I survived another day” box, or is it the feeling you’re a part of something bigger than yourself? Take a few minutes and really think about your answer.… Continue reading Culture Corner: We Over Me … Building Team

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November is American Diabetes Month

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 37 million American adults have diabetes, and 1 in 5 don’t know they have it. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. Your food is broken down into sugar (glucose) and released into your bloodstream. As your… Continue reading November is American Diabetes Month

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Culture Corner: It’s a Team Event

We’ve all complained at one time or another about something at work, whether it’s the people, the processes or even the atmosphere. What isn’t automatic in those frustrations is ownership, which begs the question – who is responsible for making a happy workplace? Company culture doesn’t automatically happen and it’s not the responsibility of one… Continue reading Culture Corner: It’s a Team Event

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November Safety News: Fall is upon us

It’s difficult to believe that it’s November already; hot days and warm nights have given way to cool, windy days and cold nights. The threat of snow is now being discussed on the news in many of our areas. The leaves have turned their fall colors, and almost all have fallen from the trees, and… Continue reading November Safety News: Fall is upon us

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Daylight Saving Time’s Impact on the Brain

Most of the United States alternates between standard and daylight saving time (DST) every year so people can enjoy the daylight more. Clocks will be set back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 5, when DST ends, giving you an extra hour in your day. Although you may be excited about gaining an hour, DST can… Continue reading Daylight Saving Time’s Impact on the Brain

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October Photo of the Month

Congrats to Joseph Brightwell for winning $50 for sending in this work photo from the dropbox link listed below. Next month, this could be you! What are we looking for? We need you to send in photos of your work: in the office, in the field, before & afters, pics of you and your co-workers,… Continue reading October Photo of the Month

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September Photo of the Month

Congrats to Kraig Jarrell, who just won $50 for sending in this work photo from the dropbox link listed below. Next month, this could be you! What are we looking for? We need you to send in photos of your work: in the office, in the field, before & afters, pics of you and your… Continue reading September Photo of the Month

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Live Well, Work Well: What to know about Flu Season

Influenza (flu) season lasts from October through May in the United States, with peak flu activity between December and March. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the timing and duration of flu activity have been unpredictable. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported early increases in seasonal flu last year. The… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well: What to know about Flu Season

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Benefits & Me: Is AI a good Self-Diagnosis Tool?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has contributed to significant advances across many industries. Now, many people are using AI as a tool for selfdiagnosis or to get answers to health-related questions. Self-diagnosis is a growing practice, as people’s primary access point for health care information has shifted from professionals to the internet. Given the rising popularity of… Continue reading Benefits & Me: Is AI a good Self-Diagnosis Tool?

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Halloween Contest is almost here

Are you ready for Halloween? National OnDemand loves seeing the costumes its employees wear for the annnual Halloween Costume Contest. Start planning now so you have a shot to win a prize. Pick your favorite celebrity, character, etc. so you are in the hunt to win the costume contest. This is your chance to win… Continue reading Halloween Contest is almost here

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Culture Corner: Delegate and Make a Difference

Chances are you need to hear this today – just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. Read that out loud to yourself a couple more times, tape that statement to your bathroom mirror or make it your screen saver.  We all juggle various duties at work and at home. We often try… Continue reading Culture Corner: Delegate and Make a Difference

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