Employer Strategies

It’s critical for companies to be supporting those of us who are navigating caring for children or other family members during this time.

The stress caused by high bills and medical debt can increase employees’ risk of a range of physical and mental health problems.

The more than 26 million people who have filed unemployment claims in the past five weeks provide only a partial picture of workforce dislocations, with tens of millions more facing additional risks.

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

Microsoft so far has thrived during the Covid-19 pandemic because of its focus on cloud offerings, like Office productivity tools, Azure services and subscription programs that are less vulnerable to spending slumps.

Employee Assistance Programs can be effective tools in engaging and helping employees improve their mental health, but are offered by just 32% of organizations.

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

COVID-19 has created significant disruptions in all our lives, but we don’t have to succumb to the pressures of combining our work habits with our home life.

Until there is a proven vaccine, businesses need to lead the way in adopting new processes and technologies to safeguard their employees.

With governments bracing for economic contractions and joblessness not seen since the Great Depression, more of them are doling out part of their $8 trillion-plus stimulus to prop up the gig economy.