Long story short: HR leaders plan for the next phase of COVID-19
Our top stories highlight the ways HR leaders are navigating what comes next in the world of work.
Employee engagement
As addiction rates soar, employers can offer a lifeline
Employees turning to drugs and alcohol to cope during COVID are bringing their addictions into the workplace.
Whirlpool to pay employees $1K as a vaccine incentive
The Michigan-based appliance maker previously offered its workers $200 cash bonuses in May to get the shot.
Long story short: Employees are desperate to be heard. Are you listening?
From more mental health support to career building opportunities, employees are speaking up about what matters most.
Onboarding needs a virtual revamp. Here’s how to do it
New employees are missing out on networking and career building opportunities while joining new teams remotely.
Benefits Think Employers take note: It’s a new world for diversity and mental health
Previously diversity and inclusion and mental health initiatives would live in separate corporate domains, but employers increasingly understand the inextricable link between these two issues.
Desiree Pascual
Ginger
The delta variant squashes return-to-office plans
Companies such as Ford, Apple, Google, Lyft and Uber have announced new vaccine mandates and delayed return-to-office plans altogether.
Want to start your week off strong? Here are the most productive hours of the week
If you want to get a good start to your week, getting a good night’s sleep and taking frequent breaks will set you up for success.
Older employees are struggling to maintain their mental health as COVID persists
Stress, anxiety and feelings of negativity are on the rise as employees grapple with the uncertainties of the pandemic.
Earned wage access can boost workers’ financial security — and company loyalty
The need for earned wage access has become more pronounced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Younger employees love this $100,000 workplace perk
Blackstone Gives Back Challenge offered $100,000 to non-profit organizations.
Gen Z employees are struggling to feel seen at work
Listening to your employees is good for business, but Gen Z employees feel they’re being ignored and their opinions aren’t valued.
This company is making summer vacation mandatory
Employees left 768 million days of PTO on the table in 2020 because of guilt over missing work and fear their workload would be unmanageable when they returned.
Are you worried about high turnover at your company? Then focus on keeping employees happy
An overwhelming majority of workers are currently considering changing jobs, according to a poll from Monster.
Corporate volunteering programs shift gears to adapt to a virtual world
Remote work is a new opportunity for employees to volunteer time and donate funds to causes they truly care about.
How to prevent your DEI efforts from losing steam
Diversity and inclusion must involve more than hiring quotas and anti-bias training in order to change your company culture.
Combating COVID-caused weight gain? Employers can help with simple workplace fixes
Moving into post-pandemic life, employees can turn around potentially unhealthy habits.
How AI can help manage your hourly employees
More flexibility has been afforded to hourly and gig employees than ever before. Here's how employers can benefit from this trend without losing control.
Long story short: Who wants to work 9-to-5 anymore?
Employees are pushing for a four-day work week and other policies that let them dictate where and when they work.
HR leaders can simplify the employee experience with this new tech tool
Companies will need data and technology to meet the evolving challenges of a new workforce post-pandemic.
