Wellness

These direct payments are intended to provide direct assistance to American taxpayers who have lost wages, jobs or opportunities because of COVID-19. But there is some fine print.

Without the ability to catch early signs of burnout, employers may miss important cues as workers struggle with anxiety and stress.

Drugs used to treat chronic conditions are being tried on coronavirus patients; CVS wants to ensure there’s enough to go around.

The absence of social distancing at Amazon hiring events recently made the rounds on social media, as the retail giant seeks to bring on more essential workers.

“Short-term telehealth options make it possible for businesses to navigate a very uncertain time,” says Bill Goodwin, CEO of telehealth provider MeMD.

An integrated healthcare model can treat behavioral health issues more holistically than relying on add-on benefits.

Women hold many of the jobs considered vital during this national emergency, meaning they’re being asked to stay on the front lines longer, risking their health and safety.

“For public company executives, who by nature of their position have to be out and about, the risk can be quite high.”

It’s estimated that workplace stress now costs employers $500 billion annually in the form of decreased performance at work or absenteeism.

There isn’t a better time than now to review your employee healthcare and wellness benefits.