Fortunately, there’s a silver lining to this year’s unprecedented demand for mental healthcare: increased awareness and acceptance of mental health issues, even in the workplace. But, there’s more we can do.

Even the cutthroat world of banking is starting to recognize the potential advantages of giving people a break, whether that’s someone trying to juggle family commitments or someone who just feels burned out.

A lot more work will be done remotely in the future than was the case before the pandemic, but there may be some potential conflicts over how exactly that will play out.

With COVID-19 infections on the rise, at-home testing is an accessible way to help employees stay safe and productive.

The firm has about 200,000 staffers doing their jobs from home, a spokesman said.

2020 is finally coming to an end. An HR manager shares how employers can help alleviate end of the year stress.

Through the end of the first quarter, workers will be reimbursed $75 or $100 a day to pay caregivers, depending on the employee’s compensation.

The holidays will arrive at the peak of the coronavirus epidemic. Here’s how to ensure that your firm engages in best practices while still retaining some holiday cheer.

2020 was a difficult year for benefits professionals, but Employee Benefit News’ Benny Award winners stood out with their support for employee mental health, financial wellness and overall well-being this year.

Scroll through our list to see some of the best coverage from 2020 on addressing racial trauma in the workplace, the COVID-19 crisis, and suicide rates among veterinarians.

The company is also investing $2.5 million in programs to improve representation in the technology industry, a Pinterest spokeswoman confirmed. It admitted no wrongdoing in the settlement.

Video chatting streamlines job interviews and employee engagement, while WFH deepens talent pools and gives candidates more independence.

EAPs, yoga and meditation classes and access to free therapy are all ways to help your employees combat stress and anxiety from the on-going pandemic.

More than half of U.S. employees currently working from home say they’d like to keep their remote arrangements beyond the pandemic, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

Employers must provide care options that are safe and reliable as families are dealing with more stressors than usual including at home learning, closed elder care centers, working remotely while supporting both child and elderly dependents.

Employers with a robust spending account strategy will be better equipped to bolster employee savings and support other needs in 2021.

Proponents of the plans say they’re a good option for companies that may not feel they can afford to offer a traditional plan to workers but want to give them something to help with health care expenses. But consumer advocates are concerned they may shortchange some workers.

Labor attorneys advise employers on how to handle harassment during the pandemic.

As firms are preparing for what safe work will look like on the other side of the pandemic, it will be crucial to go beyond standard protocols.

The pandemic has shifted employees’ desires toward more holistic well-being support, including help managing their emotional, social and financial health.