Walmart revamps employee sick-leave policy to improve attendance
The retailer is making sweeping changes to its employment policies, granting paid sick leave to hourly workers in the U.S.
Employee retention
Here’s how to make telemedicine work
Benefits professionals need to educate employees on the benefits of mobile healthcare to increase utilization — and reduce their healthcare costs in the process.
TriNet adds new features to mobile app
The HR services provider’s updated app now includes detailed pay history and chat features.
Here’s how to make telemedicine work
Benefits professionals need to educate employees on the benefits of mobile healthcare to increase utilization — and reduce their healthcare costs in the process.
An Apple-app a day keeps the doctor away
Apple partnered with health provider Aetna to create a wellness app that combines the Apple Watch’s tracking features with individual health plans.
U.S. jobless claims hit one-year high amid shutdown, holiday
Filings for unemployment benefits rose by more than forecast to the highest since September 2017.
The $900K difference: How one company made financial wellness work
A shocking employee survey prompted real estate firm Bell Partners to make a change. Incentives and robust communication strategies made the program a success.
An Apple-app a day keeps the doctor away
Apple partnered with health provider Aetna to create a wellness app that combines the Apple Watch’s tracking features with individual health plans.
Benefits Think How AI is reshaping the HR, benefits space
When the more process-driven tasks get automated, HR will begin to provide high-touch, individualized attention, rather than having to manage people assets.
Kelly L. Clark
Alight Solutions
Tomorrow’s jobs demand higher degrees as economic fates diverge
Many jobs in the booming sectors have high education requirements, even for entry-level positions.
U.S. companies added 213,000 workers in January
Companies added more workers than forecast , signaling a healthy start to the year for the job market despite the partial government shutdown.
Yelp for bad bosses: New manager rating site launched
A new website aims to provide job seekers with intel on direct supervisors. HR can use the tool to help monitor performance.
Is mindfulness the missing wellness piece?
The benefit can help employees become happier, healthier and more productive — not to mention increase employers’ ROI.
Benefits Think How AI is reshaping the HR, benefits space
When the more process-driven tasks get automated, HR will begin to provide high-touch, individualized attention, rather than having to manage people assets.
Kelly L. Clark
Alight Solutions
Walmart bets on simulation video game for employee training
The country’s largest employer is rolling out a new mobile app that allows workers to role play what it’s like to be a department manager.
Free snacks won’t retain workers long term. Here’s what will
While offering employees free food in the office may seem like a good option, employees may be hungry for other benefits.
Benefits Think Why chiropractic services could be the next big thing in wellness
Offering on-site services can lower the cost of healthcare while helping employees be more productive.
Daniel Lord
Crossover Health
What to expect when your employee is expecting
What’s the best approach for managing pregnant workers before and after the birth? Here are tips for helping new and expectant moms at work.
Free snacks won’t retain workers long term. Here’s what will
While offering employees free food in the office may seem like a good option, employees may be hungry for other benefits.
Benefits Think Why chiropractic services could be the next big thing in wellness
Offering on-site services can lower the cost of healthcare while helping employees be more productive.
Daniel Lord
Crossover Health