Some companies factor in obesity rates

Many companies are doing what they can to cut their healthcare costs. They are banning smoking, providing wellness classes and passes to gyms, and even placing healthy snacks in vending machines. There is now evidence that companies are examining obesity rates as a factor into whether or not to open a site in a certain city. They are doing this to cut future healthcare costs. Targeting healthier cities means healthier employees and lower insurance costs and absentee rates.

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Small companies and business owners should be aware a growing problem. More and more small companies are allowing employees to use personal smart phones for work. This is leaving their business vulnerable to hackers that are targeting mobile phones.

By using spyware, hackers monitor what people type and what messages they receive to find out any company secrets. Smaller companies lack the IT staff and security software needed for individual phones. To help, security companies are working to develop encryption software for mobile phones.