Healthcare

The insurance companies plan to launch a new health plan in Q4 to help employers recuperate from COVID-19 losses.

High levels of stress associated with loss and trauma increase employees’ risk for physical and mental health problems including diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, depression and substance misuse.

Employees are grateful to their animal companions for keeping their mental health high as they navigate the new normal of working from home.

Employees are cautious about discussing their mental health at work, but addressing these challenges can improve outcomes and lower healthcare costs.

Keeping threads of connection strong and vibrant during the current working environment is more important than ever.

“Silence is not going to work,” says Tammy Fennessy, director of benefits for American Eagle Outfitters. “We view silence as an acceptance of racism — it’s not helping the cause.”

As with all disruption, however, we now have the opportunity to adjust our structures, mindsets and ways of working to emerge from the crisis stronger than ever before.

Seventy five percent of employers reported being directly affected by opioids, often as contributing to workplace accidents, lost productivity, staffing issues, missed workdays, and increased care and leave costs.

While the moves to recognize Juneteenth have been welcomed by many, companies will be scrutinized by the public to see whether they’re devoting resources to making concrete, measurable changes.

From virtual workout classes and snack boxes, to tech gadgets and online resources, here are some of the best tools companies can provide to support their remote workforce.