Health and wellness

If you've ever faked a sick day, you aren't alone. According to a new survey, your boss probably has, too.

Dr. Leslie Saltzman, chief medical officer at Ovia Health, reveals how the benefits platform reduced the preterm birth rate for its members to under 4%.

Work stress is more normalized than ever before, and companies need to put policies in place that protect employees' mental health and prevent burnout.

The pandemic, world events and political strife are all impacting employee mental health.

Matthew Culhane, VP of HR in North America for Haleon, explains why his company is giving all parents six months of leave to welcome their child.

"I spent decades as my mother's caregiver and while many moments were intensely gratifying and special, there were many moments that were devastatingly lonely, isolating, and traumatizing," writes Wellthy CEO, Lindsay Jurist-Rosner.   

In this week's top stories, managers can put in the effort to improve their soft skills and practice meditation to get in touch with their workforce.

In light of National Breastfeeding Month, Tina Sherman, policy expert at Momsrising, delves into how the latest government inaction has made it harder for parents to care for their children.

Meditation has physical and mental health benefits that can improve employee well-being. The founder of Create Meditation shares his best practices.

One in five members of the workforce are impacted by menopause and menopause-related productivity losses.

Nearly 23 million employees are asking for approved time off for when their favorite sports team loses … would you do it?

American seniors lose much of their income to medical expenses. A new law aims to change that.

Dr. Scott Conard, chief medical consultant for the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, shares what his industry knows about monkeypox so far.

Employers will need to take a fresh look at how they can support their employees and off-load other life-stressors by offering more ways to support employees in the office.

Only 14% of retirees feel like they're living the life they planned for in retirement, according to a survey by ConsumerAffairs.