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Virtual communication among employees has become more inappropriate and hostile as workers deal with prolonged stress from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thirty-eight percent of employees say they have experienced toxic workplace communication during the pandemic, according to a survey by software company Writer. Employees of color reported that they’ve received racist messages and comments twice as often as white employees.
Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio
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A new Jabra survey finds most workers face weekly technology problems, while hybrid employees say their home setups often outperform the office experience.
Organizations could face low engagement and high turnover due to rising burnout and stress if employees continue to feel deprioritized.
Establishing policies that help with stressors like commuting logistics and finding after-school care can avoid disruption of in-office expectations.
Collaboration between employers, brokers and third-party administrators will be essential to developing customized, cost-effective and employee-friendly solutions.
At AI-powered security company Verkada, offerings like backup care, commuter assistance and lots of in-office perks make it less complicated and more appealing to come into work.
