How to address microaggressions in your diversity and inclusion plans
As employers grapple with creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces, bringing awareness to how microaggressions ostracize their employees is a critical step.
Employee productivity
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.
The 3 magic words HR needs to solve employee issues
A pair of experts have developed a collection of tools and techniques to help HR focus on the employee as a whole person and help solve their issues with three key words.
The top perks and benefits employees prefer over pay raises
Employees place different degrees of importance on certain benefits, as such a Staples survey was able to identify four categories of perks.
Bad managers are costing employers their workforce
At some point in their careers one in two employees has left a job to get away from a toxic manager, according to a Gallup study.
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.
Benefits Think The working parent crisis is getting worse — here’s how employers can creatively support their caregivers now
Companies are already losing critical talent, and employers can not sit idle waiting for a resolution, or worse, leave it up to the parents to figure out. It’s on every employer to come to the table with creative solutions.
Sarahjane Sacchetti
Cleo
Benefits Think 3 simple recognition gestures that make a big difference
As a manager, it’s more important than ever to make sure your employees feel valued and that their efforts are acknowledged.
Many employees are tired of working from home. Here’s what to do about it.
After months of remote work, workers are reportedly feeling less connected and companies are struggling to prevent “work-from-home fatigue”.
3 ways to refresh your workspace to be more productive at home
While remote work has presented challenges to productivity and mental health, there are ways to improve your workspace and routines to feel more focused.
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.
Remote workers facing greater scrutiny on the job
Some professionals have admitted to sleeping or drinking while working from home. Technology could help financial services firms ensure employee productivity doesn't slip.
CVS adds anxiety treatment app to its benefits lineup
Both employer clients and CVS employees will have access to an app that helps people manage their anxiety and stress.
How to encourage employees to use PTO during coronavirus
To stave off burnout and avoid a year-end vacation crunch, employers need to encourage workers to use their time off.
Neglecting employee caregivers is a poor retention strategy
Around 20% of employers don’t plan on offering caregiving benefits. Here’s why they should reconsider.
Helping professional women kick imposter syndrome during quarantine
Executive coaching can help female employees with professional development, and maintain mental resilience during COVID-19.
Regular rewards and recognition can boost employee engagement during coronavirus
Providing employees with rewards throughout the year can reduce turnover and boost engagement and performance.
Benefits Think How employers can help manage productivity — and stress — during coronavirus
Employers should embrace their critical role in stemming productivity loss. Start by taking a fresh look at your benefit packages.
Seth Serxner
Optum
Cigna, Oscar offer insurance plan to help small businesses maintain productivity
The insurance companies plan to launch a new health plan in Q4 to help employers recuperate from COVID-19 losses.
Is working from home forever the new reality? It is for these companies
Tech companies are leading the way on allowing employees to work from home permanently. The model is starting to take hold in other industries as well.
