Evelina Nedlund

While some employees have increased their productivity through remote work, others may be negatively affected due to a lack of physical oversight by supervisors.

Health insurance, benefits and HR platforms are at the forefront of helping businesses navigate unprecedented challenges brought forth by the pandemic.

Many carriers are choosing to automatically continue coverage for all employees for a specified period of time, or are extending eligibility for employees whose status has changed.

Employers and recruiters can help candidates by providing increased flexibility and access through solutions like app-less interviewing and SMS scheduling.

Tech firm Zenefits seeks to expedite the process to apply for the Payroll Protection Program and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

The technology can tap into the nuances of an employee’s emotional state, helping employers ensure their employees feel supported and heard when working remotely.

Everplans is a platform that helps employees create, store and securely share important documents that they or their families may need access to in the future.

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

As more U.S. states order widespread shutdowns, small companies provide a test case for the bigger challenges in store.

Communicating through apps, email or text can nudge employees to check up on their benefits, like 401(k) contributions and insurance-covered annual physicals.