What employers are missing in their workforce data
Healthcare, absence and productivity data can be used to help determine what employees need most from their benefits.
Coronavirus
Promoted on maternity leave: How Salesforce supports working mothers
A six-month maternity leave didn’t get in the way of one woman’s career growth. Here’s what employers can learn from this scenario.
Coronavirus affected employee expense trends, especially meals and travel
The novel coronavirus pandemic led to a transition from employer-provided meals to food delivery services arriving at employee homes, as workers all but eliminated their travel expenses, according to a new report.
Benefits Think Work-from-home tools to master: Video messaging
When it comes to working from home, people’s thoughts automatically turn to Zoom. But there’s another game-changing tool that’s rapidly gaining traction in the telework arena.
Kyle Walters
L&H CPAs and Advisors
Millions of U.S. jobs to be lost for years, IRS projections show
The Internal Revenue Service projects that lower levels of employment in the U.S. could persist for years, showcasing the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
What employers need to know about telehealth services
The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted employee use of telehealth services, giving employers an opportunity to reduce healthcare costs while simultaneously expanding offerings.
Why returning to ‘business as usual’ during COVID-19 jeopardizes employee productivity and mental health
While it’s tempting to want to return to normal at work, employers must continue to show compassion and empathy if they hope to be successful during COVID-19 and beyond.
PwC ramps up child care benefits for virtual back-to-school
The Big Four firm says they wanted to recognize the challenges parents and caregivers are facing during the pandemic.
Workplace COVID outbreaks hit minorities much harder than whites
Non-white workers accounted for 73% of cases linked to 210 workplace outbreaks in Utah through early June, even though such employees made up only 24% of the workforce, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Strategies to ensure your equity plans are “shock-proof”
Experts suggest taking this compensation planning season to think about the resilience of your long-term incentive plans ─ especially in light of COVID-19.
Startups tap a new talent pool: pandemic-weary college students
Some Silicon Valley startups, hungry for young talent, have presented an alternative to school: a remote internship, aimed specifically at young people looking for alternatives to a dismal school year.
10 ways employers can support behavioral health
Employees are depressed and drinking on the job during the pandemic — a workplace expert identifies healthy solutions to help them cope.
3 employer strategies to reduce employee stress
More than 60% of employees say that they are experiencing greater stress than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to MetLife. Employers must step up their support with flexible work hours, financial planning benefits and mental health resources.
Benefits Think Strategies to adapt employee benefits to a COVID-19 world
Employees expect wellness programs that add value. Due to the ripple effects of COVID-19, those programs will need to be more flexible than ever.
Ethan Kaplan
HealthJoy
Mental health is reaching a breaking point during COVID: How employers can spot suicide warning signs
A person will die by suicide every 20 seconds this year. Employers can be on the front lines to offer a lifeline to struggling employees.
How to support employees with disabilities during COVID-19
From providing accessible tools to better employee training, here are some top strategies employers can employ to support staff with special needs.
Temperature screening and the ADA: What you need to know
ADA experts discuss the key things to consider before checking your employees’ temperature.
CVS adds weight management to its PBM lineup
The pharmacy and retail giant partnered with the weight loss app Naturally Slim.
How three major companies are getting their employees back to the office
Returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic requires striking a balance between safety and productivity. Here’s how employers in the healthcare, insurance and manufacturing industries did it.
Afraid to return to work? A private office space can be a safer alternative
Breather, a private workspace provider, offers employees a chance to take a break from their home offices, and a safer alternative to returning to work full time.
