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GEICO, Pepco, and Capitol One have adopted plant-based, or vegan, nutrition programs to help their employees lose weight, lower cholesterol and manage type 2 diabetes. The Physicians Committee has developed pilot studies at these companies and offers five tips to boost employee health through better food choices.

Employers and the U.S. government have invested in employee training programs to reskill workers and fill the in-demand, skilled positions in technology, health care and other sectors currently experiencing a shortage of qualified labor. CareerBuilder presents the 12 occupations that grew 7% of more from 2010 to 2013, are projected to increase in 2014, and fall within a higher-wage category of $22 per hour or more.

With Valentine’s Day upon us, a new employee survey reveals just how much your employees are feeling the love. Virgin Pulse asked 1,000 full-time employees what they love about their jobs, what motivates them and how they’d like for their employers to show they care. Here are some of the findings.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, show a little love to employees by making your 401(k) plan more generous. According to a list of the most-generous 401(k) plans released by Brightscope, generous plans (which include the National Basketball Association) share the following traits:

Employee training can be a valuable benefit, yet much of the money and time companies spend on training programs is wasted, contends John Tschohl, president of Service Quality Institute, a customer service training company. Here are the main reasons group training fails: [Images: Shutterstock]

As the dust settles over the Affordable Care Act and employees get used to operating in the post-ACA world, plan sponsors find themselves in somewhat of a holding pattern with regards to their pharmacy benefits, with few making significant changes to their plans, according to the 2013-2014 Prescription Drug Benefit Cost and Plan Design Report, from the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute. Nevertheless, there are actions plan sponsors can take to get more out of their prescription drug plans. [Images: Shutterstock]

An estimated 1.5 million employees call in sick the Monday after the Super Bowl, according to global survey data from Kronos, the world’s leading provider of workforce management technology. After Sunday’s big football face-off, workers have the Winter Olympics to watch and discuss, as well as March Madness, meaning businesses around the world are sure to see a downtick in employee attendance and productivity. Among additional fun facts around the big game’s costly time out, Joyce Maroney, director of the Workforce Institute at Kronos, offers employers five tips for managing a less productive and/or thinning staff during such events. [Images: Shutterstock.com]

Based on insights from 17 global experts, Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company specializing in high-impact recruitment solutions, has released its predictions for the recruitment and talent management industry for the year ahead. The list reflects trends that have emerged over the past 12 months and look likely to dominate throughout 2014. [Images: Shutterstock]

Every job has some level of stress, but if your goal is to keep stress as low as possible and still have a rewarding career, some jobs are much more attractive than others. According to a new CareerCast report on the least and most stressful jobs of 2014, here are 10 great jobs where stress isn't an issue. Landing a less-stressful job often requires a higher level of education. Of the 10 least-stressful jobs in the new Jobs Rated report, half require at least a bachelor's degree. On the other side of the spectrum, these 10 jobs are the most stressful of the new year. Wages and growth projection are via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. [Images: Shutterstock]

Jobs that require unpredictable conditions and high-stakes situations are often among the most stressful of 2014. Each fills a vital function to society, as their work ensures the safety of others. "If your life is already filled with stress, you might want to consider a profession that offers job security, a good hiring outlook and salary but few physical demands, deadlines and danger," says Tony Lee, publisher, CareerCast.com. If you’re looking for a more relaxing profession, click here for the top 10 least stressful jobs of 2014. Wages and growth projection are via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics unless otherwise noted. [Images: Shutterstock]