October Safety News: Fall Challenges

By Matt Rehlander October is the time of the year when leaves change and fill the tree canopies with color. Families are out raking leaves; in some areas, you can still burn leaves. The weather goes from hot to warm to cool or cold in many areas. Roads go from clear and dry to leaf-covered,… Continue reading October Safety News: Fall Challenges

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Mental Health Minute: The Connection Between Gut and Brain Health

Recent research indicates that the communication between your brain and your gut plays a crucial role in your overall health. Scientists suggest this connection may be the reason you feel “butterflies” when you’re nervous or “sick to your stomach” when you’re dreading something. It also has a significant impact on your overall health. What Is… Continue reading Mental Health Minute: The Connection Between Gut and Brain Health

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Culture Corner: The Power of Appreciation

If you’ve ever felt unappreciated, you know the impact it can have. But have you ever stopped to think about how you share appreciation with others? Today we want to challenge you, no matter what your position is within the company, take time and share genuine appreciation with someone. A simple quote speaks volumes, “A… Continue reading Culture Corner: The Power of Appreciation

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Live Well, Work Well: Linking Health and Happiness

In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, happiness is a goal for many. However, happiness is not an isolated concept; it’s complex and connected to your overall physical and mental health. By understanding and nurturing the links between your health and happiness, you can be on your way to an enriched and balanced life. Physical… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well: Linking Health and Happiness

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September Safety: Why Protecting Your Head is Important

By Kelsey Whistle Hard hats over the years have gone through significant development to aid in protecting the heads of workers. They have been protecting worker heads for many years. Wearing a hard hat at work properly fitted and adjusted is important to ensure it can provide proper protection. Slip, trip, and fall accidents are… Continue reading September Safety: Why Protecting Your Head is Important

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August Photo of the Month

The August Photo of the Month was submitted by National OnDemand’s Brandon Wagers, who wins the $100 first prize for this submission thanks to Matt Rehlander, who paid his $50 July Photo of the Month prize money forward to Wagers. Now Brandon has the chance to either cash out the prize at $100, or contribute… Continue reading August Photo of the Month

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Benefits & Me: Maximizing Your HSA

A health savings account (HSA) is an excellent tool for helping manage your out-of-pocket health care expenses. Consider the following five tips for getting the most out of your HSA: The Differences Between Ozempic and Wegovy Ozempic and Wegovy have recently become popular for their potential to help individuals lose weight. Both drugs rely on… Continue reading Benefits & Me: Maximizing Your HSA

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Live Well, Work Well: Improving Self-Discipline

Self-discipline is an important skill that can enable you to reach personal and professional goals. Developing self-discipline is like strengthening muscles; it can be improved with practice. This skill can help make difficult tasks seem more manageable as you achieve your goals. Self-discipline is your ability to focus on a task or goal to accomplish… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well: Improving Self-Discipline

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Staying Safe in Summer Heat

By Matt Rehlander As we march through the summer, the weather continues to be a concern. With temperatures and humidity increasing, proper hydration is a continual concern; please remember that coffee, soda, energy drinks, alcohol, and similar types of drinks do not provide what our bodies need to deal with extreme temperatures and humidity. Water… Continue reading Staying Safe in Summer Heat

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What is Your Power of Influence?

Influence is the power to change or affect someone or something in an indirect but usually important way. When you think about who has influenced you throughout your lifetime, chances are you list parents, friends, a mentor, or a leader. Of course you don’t need a title to influence someone, but you do need intentional… Continue reading What is Your Power of Influence?

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July Photo of the Month

The July Photo of the Month was submitted by National OnDemand’s Matt Rehlander, who wins the $50 first prize for this submission. When it comes to safety we don’t play. Our safety team just conducted temporary work zone flagger certification training. We know safety always comes first. Keep posting photos so you have a shot… Continue reading July Photo of the Month

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Actions Speak Louder Than Your Words

At some point in our lives, we’ve been coached, maybe it came as encouragement from a parent, a teacher/coach or even a friend. Today, who coaches you? We’re talking about that person who positively influences your life by taking the time to give you insight on what you do well, including feedback on where you… Continue reading Actions Speak Louder Than Your Words

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June Photo of the Month

The June Photo of the Month was submitted by National OnDemand’s Jeff Spurlin, who wins the $50 first prize for this submission. Jeff sent this shot of a beautiful sunrise in Kearney, MO on a RDOF project. It shows the Aerial Crew was up early to get the day started Keep posting photos so you… Continue reading June Photo of the Month

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Live Well, Work Well

Summer Picnic Safety Tips At some point throughout the summer, you may spend time outside with family and friends at a picnic or backyard barbecue. If you aren’t careful about handling foods and beverages during these cookouts, you’re putting yourself and others at risk for potential food-related illnesses. Bacteria multiply especially fast in the summer… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well

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Fourth of July Holiday Safety

This weekend, we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day. While we hope that our National OnDemand family takes some time to enjoy the holiday, we also want you to remain safe. Below are some tips from our safety team to keep your celebrations safe and worry-free. Fireworks Safety Fireworks can result in severe burns, blindness, scars… Continue reading Fourth of July Holiday Safety

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June Safety Newsletter

What to know about Heat Stress As spring turns into summer and brings up “hot weather,” we should all know some tips to prevent heat stress. Remember, physical activity at high temperatures can directly affect health and indirectly be the cause of accidents. Hot conditions put your body under a lot of stress. Physical activity… Continue reading June Safety Newsletter

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The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

While physical exercise is known to be good for your body, it also can help your mind. Research continues to validate that exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety, depression and negative moods. When you include exercise as part of your everyday routine, you’ll be reaping both physical and mental well-being benefits. People who… Continue reading The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

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May Photo of the Month

The May Photo of the Month was submitted by National OnDemand’s Matthew Sneed, who wins the $50 first prize for his submission. Keep posting photos so you have a shot to win the June contest. As you may have seen in last month’s e-newsletter, Yammer is now the way to enter the photo contest.  All… Continue reading May Photo of the Month

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Live Well, Work Well: Safety Tips For Exercising Outdoors

As we move into summer, many will want to exercise outdoors to stay active and get some fresh air. That’s great news, as health experts recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. Also, moving your workout outdoors can boost your mood and improve your concentration. Trails, exercise parks, sports fields and… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well: Safety Tips For Exercising Outdoors

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Culture Corner: 6 Ways To Build Trust With Your Team

How important is TRUST in a relationship? We can probably all agree it’s significant. And, chances are we’ve all had instances, personally and professionally, where trust was missing from a relationship. When trust doesn’t exist on a team, between team members, or a leader and the team, it can spell disaster. Of course, when trust… Continue reading Culture Corner: 6 Ways To Build Trust With Your Team

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Live Well, Work Well: Boosting Your Daily Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Month, observed every May, is a time to raise awareness and break the stigma about mental health, and support people with mental illness. In fact, more than half of adults in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental illness—a variety of conditions that affect one’s mood, behavior, feelings or thinking—at… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well: Boosting Your Daily Mental Health

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April Photo of the Month

The April Photo of the Month features National OnDemand’s Ivan Orellana working on a project in St. Louis. When the going gets tough the managers jump in to make it happen! Our man Ivan goes above and beyond to coach each and every person on site, along with helping to do the dirty work. Your… Continue reading April Photo of the Month

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Culture Corner: Are You Missing a Golden Opportunity in Leadership?

Have you ever had to ask someone for help? It takes courage to approach a leader or peer and ask for assistance. Unfortunately, too often pride or fear gets in the way and we don’t ask because someone might think less of us. I recently had a young friend tell me she went to her… Continue reading Culture Corner: Are You Missing a Golden Opportunity in Leadership?

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GALAXY A7 TABLET GIVEAWAY

National OnDemand Team Members Only We’re giving National OnDemand employees a chance to win one of four Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablets, where “endless entertainment awaits.”  With a compact 8.7” screen, sturdy metal frame, powerful performance and plenty of storage, your whole family will love it.  Light and portable With its compact 8.7” screen and… Continue reading GALAXY A7 TABLET GIVEAWAY

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March Photo of the Month

The Winning Photo! The March Photo of the Month features members of National OnDemand’s corporate staff in Burlington, N.C. on Valentine’s Day. Thanks to all who participated in the contest. Keep your photos coming in April by sharing on National’s Yammer channel. Congratulations to Wendy Spencer, who sent this shot of the Accounts Receivable team wishing… Continue reading March Photo of the Month

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Culture Corner: 10 Ways You Can Improve Communication

Good Communication is vital for building and maintaining healthy relationships and strong teams. It allows people to connect, exchange ideas and feelings, solve problems and resolve conflicts. The value of an honest conversation is vastly underrated.When people are communicating effectively, it leaves all parties involved satisfied and feeling more accomplished. We often work with individuals… Continue reading Culture Corner: 10 Ways You Can Improve Communication

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Live Well, Work Well: Managing Your Allergies

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), allergies are the nation’s sixth-leading cause of chronic illness. Seasonal allergies are an annual nuisance for many people and typically ramp up this time of year. It’s no surprise that as plants bloom and neighbors cut their grass more frequently, people living with allergies across… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well: Managing Your Allergies

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April Is Driver Safety Month

Fleet Safety More than 42,000 people die in crashes every year on U.S. roads. That comes to about 115 deaths every day – or nearly five deaths every hour. Many of those deaths are the result of incidents that take place during the workday or during the commutes to and from work. Employers absorb the… Continue reading April Is Driver Safety Month

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Live Well, Work Well: Nutrient & Health

Increasing Your Nutrient AbsorptionWith Food Pairings March is recognized as National Nutrition Month, making it a great time to evaluate the food and beverages you’re putting into your body. Did you know that some nutrients aren’t optimally absorbed if you eat them on their own? Instead, they need to be paired with other nutrients for… Continue reading Live Well, Work Well: Nutrient & Health

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March Safety Message

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 take this opportunity… Continue reading March Safety Message

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