5 ways small businesses can survive the pandemic this year
Nearly 23% of small businesses in the United States claim that the COVID-19 pandemic had a large negative effect on business. One expert outlines how to overcome it.
Employee relations
Long story short: These innovative employee benefits will help you lead with empathy this year
From menstrual equity, bereavement policies and language learning lessons, employers are expanding the definition of empathy in the workplace.
In the midst of a worker shortage, ESL support can expand the talent pool
Language shouldn’t be a barrier between employees and a career they’re fit for.
A personal investment: This small business owner spent $10k to freeze her eggs for her future
Egg freezing is one option for women to delay pregnancy until they are financially and personally ready.
Starbucks to require vaccine or weekly testing for workers
The coffee giant is one of the first restaurant operators to come forward with a strategy to implement new federal COVID rules.
Employees miss the office: How to mimic your in-person culture for a virtual world
Employees miss the in-person interactions with coworkers and managers that have fallen by the wayside in the virtual world.
Employees are using up their sick time to avoid a toxic workplace
A new survey from Vault Platform shows the real reason so many employees take a sick day.
6 ways employers can have a positive impact on employee mental health in 2022
A new survey from mental health platform Unmind outlines ways to create a supportive workplace.
How to prepare for another wave of mental health challenges in 2022
Mental health challenges aren’t going away in 2022. Here’s how your company can prepare for what’s ahead.
Benefits Think The two-week pay period doesn’t work for employees anymore
Paying workers daily versus every one or two weeks could improve millions of lives.
Steve Barha
Instant Financial
Company culture will play a critical role in employee attraction and retention
Workers appreciate the strides their companies have made in an effort to create a more enjoyable workplace, but that won’t stop them from highlighting the shortcomings, too.
The five-day office week isn’t coming back. WFH is here to stay
Both employees and managers found working from home during the pandemic was positive for performance and well-being.
5 companies share their holiday PTO strategies
Everything from unlimited time off to year-end “dark weeks.”
How the fertility landscape is anticipated to change in 2022
The pandemic brought every employer into their employees’ households — and what they saw made them rethink the kind of support they were giving.
Ex-McDonald’s CEO to repay $105 million to settle lawsuit
The lawsuit lets McDonald’s close a painful chapter and keep legal proceedings from dragging on.
5 gifts to get your team into the holiday spirit
Looking for the perfect gift for your coworkers and team members? Here’s what employees want this holiday season (aside from more vacation).
Google will sack staff who refuse to comply with vaccine policies
The Alphabet unit warned employees they had until Dec. 3 to declare and prove their vaccination status.
25 places to work with the best company culture
Data from Comparably spotlights the companies that keep employees happiest.
House panel asks Disney, Boeing, others for info on COVID’s impact on female employees
Companies were asked for information on their layoff criteria, leave policies and benefits adopted during the pandemic.
Alibaba fires employee who accused boss of rape
The scandal ignited debate about excessive drinking perpetuated by Chinese corporations and discrimination against women at tech firms.
