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Small Steps Lead to Big Fitness Results for Massachusetts CPA Firm

05/07/2012 - 09:43 - 1233 reads

For many people personal wellness can be a very personal issue, so the idea of instituting a company-wide fitness program can seem a daunting task for many healthy-minded accounting firms.

Daily Workplace Fitness Newsletter Helps CPA Firm Stay Fit, Focused

04/30/2012 - 17:05 - 1089 reads

It's safe to say that when most accountants dragged themselves across this year's April 17 tax filing finish line, they found themselves both physically and emotionally depleted by the grueling hours and unrelenting stress of tax season.

Hungry? Bring Healthy Snacks to the Office

04/12/2012 - 00:52 - 995 reads

Working eight or more hours a day can make it difficult to eat healthy snacks unless you plan ahead. Research shows that eating every four hours helps keep your metabolism charged and your energy level high, which leads to enhanced productivity.

Employers, Employees, and Even Society Benefit from Office Wellness Programs

04/12/2012 - 00:37 - 3241 reads

Research shows that wellness programs are becoming more prevalent in the workplace, and for good reason. They offer benefits to employers and employees alike – it’s a win-win. Many studies and surveys attest to the value of wellness programs, including to society as a whole.

Elliott Davis Named among "Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte"

03/26/2012 - 17:06 - 774 reads

Elliott Davis, a Charlotte-based accounting, tax, and consulting services firm, has been named one of the "Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte." A second annual awards event, which honored the area's most outstanding health and wellness programs, was held at the Charlotte Convention Center March 21.

Somerset CPAs 'Lose Big' During Tax Season

03/20/2012 - 10:22 - 1488 reads

The associates of Somerset CPAs are "losing big" this tax season. This is typically a time when CPAs are too busy to worry about eating right and exercising, but this year, Somerset's Wellness Committee wanted to change that.

Faw Casson: Winner of AccountingWEB's Contest for Fittest Midsize Firm

01/24/2012 - 13:52 - 1825 reads

Faw Casson's wellness program – a top-down commitment to healthy living and the physical and spiritual well-being of each of its forty employees – recently earned the firm the title of the fittest accounting firm in the eleven- to fifty-member bracket in AccountingWEB's 2011 Fittest Accounting Firms survey.

Wellness programs pay off in lowering health care costs

06/02/2011 - 01:40 - 4933 reads

Healthcare costs are rising, but employers are proactively working to curb costs and create healthier workforces -- and employees are getting onboard.

Most financial officers keep in touch with office during vacation

06/21/2010 - 09:28 - 3024 reads

Nearly 70 percent of chief financial officers said they check in with the office at least once a week during their vacation. However, it appears they're trying to remain less in-touch.

Healthy workers mean happy, more productive workers

05/03/2010 - 14:41 - 5729 reads - 1 comment

Why should employers care about the fitness of their staff? It’s simple – healthy workers mean happy workers, which means they’re more likely to stay on with the company and perform their duties better and with more enthusiasm.