Study finds that 15% of the labor force may be independent contractors
The findings suggest a greater share of the workforce lacks protections — such as benefits, labor regulations and insurance — afforded to employees.
Employee engagement
Suffering from Zoom fatigue? This platform is making virtual calls more engaging
Jumping into a virtual call can be daunting, but tech platform Donut is attempting to make it a bit more fun.
Work phones are making a comeback as offices ban more social media apps
There may be a new ringtone in your life — the urgent chime of a company-issued cell phone.
Are inefficient tech tools causing your employees to ‘sleepwork’?
John Mellor, the CEO of Domo, explains how bad tech is costing companies $6.5 billion in weekly productivity.
‘Work hard, play hard?’ 10 buzzwords applicants hate to see in job postings
Only 2% of applicants said playful jargon makes a job appealing to them. Over half said the opposite.
The top 8 excuses employees use when they’re running late
From standard alarm clock mishaps to losing their keys before work, these are employees' go-to explanations when they're in a tight spot.
Benefits Think A medical procedure should have cost $100 — it was billed for $8K. Why this is a call to action for advisers
My family's recent ER experience serves as a stark reminder of the importance of arming employee populations with knowledge when seeking care.
Kim Eckelbarger
ARCW Leavitt Insurance
Ready for a career swap? 10 of the most-searched dream jobs
From pilot to social media influencer, employees are taking advantage of the current job market to make a few dreams a reality.
Benefits Think Helping employers invest in the metaverse will pay workplace dividends
Companies that resisted remote work and e-commerce fell behind. The same dynamic is playing out now in the metaverse.
Mark Brim
Aquent
Benefits Think How profit-sharing programs can help employees manage inflation
At a time of high inflation and low wages, sharing in the wealth can improve employee engagement and burnish the bottom line.
Contessa Rendon
Cyberbacker
How to avoid burnout? Work smarter, not harder
A four-day week may both raise productivity and reverse the growing trend toward burnout, according to a panel of experts at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Benefits Think Want to combat burnout? Empower employees to volunteer
Many workers are feeling less connected to their companies, so providing opportunities for teams to meet in person can lead to happier and healthier workers and greater productivity.
Deb LaMere
Datasite
5 tips to help employees maintain healthcare coverage after layoffs
Brian Lacher, VP of employee benefits at Nielsen Benefits Group, explains how advisers can help workers navigate the road to coverage after a job loss.
Benefits Think The workplace has changed. Management hasn’t. How to work better with your dispersed workforce
As companies teeter in an uncertain economy, the last thing you want is a forced march back to the office. Especially if your company's goal is greater productivity.
Benefits Think 4 ways employers can build meaningful connections in a post-pandemic workplace
Now is the time to identify and act upon the things that matter most to employees.
Meghan Shea
New York Life Group Benefit Solutions
Want to connect with coworkers? Turn up the tunes
TouchTunes Unlimited drops a jukebox right into your break room, boosting workplace well-being and improving productivity.
Long story short: Give employees what they want
As the year comes to a close, how can you celebrate the teams that make your business tick? Lean into wellness-boosting benefits.
The right way to return: Zoominfo’s CHRO shares strategy for bringing employees back to the office
As employees are being asked to return to the office, seeking their input can help ensure a seamless shift from remote to in-person work.
How to build the best wellness package for your workforce
Burgette White, VP of HR at Adecco North America, gives expert advice on how to make the most of the wellness benefits you offer.
Employers are deflating salaries in job listings to keep pay down
Some employers are trying to limit the demands of potential hires seeking top dollar, while preventing existing workers from finding out they are underpaid.
