Health and wellness

“The pandemic has amplified some people's desire to want to retire earlier,” says Wells Fargo financial adviser Brad Hindman.

September is National Recovery Month. Our top stories highlight resources for employers to support employees struggling to overcome addictions.

Today’s workforce is more focused on their immediate needs versus planning for the future.

When an inclusive family-building program is part of a business’ culture, staff can pursue their careers with the safety of knowing they can plan for the future with their employer’s full support.

Almost 102 million Americans don’t have life insurance, and most with coverage have far less than recommended.

The partnership gives Highmark members access to the telehealth provider’s team of specialized physicians and coaches.

The push, which begins next month, will apply to U.S. offices and stores, the company told employees at a meeting Friday.

In an era of increasing marijuana legalization and healthcare challenges, it may be time for a refresh on proper drug testing protocol.

When employers repeatedly fail to derive value from healthcare reporting, their confidence in and enthusiasm for data use begins to wane.

The pandemic has hit employees hard financially, but some groups admit to struggling more than others.

A survey from DrugAbuse.com found that certain industries are more tolerant and forgiving than others toward employees who come to work incapacitated.

The 2021 Pulse of HR Report found that 98% of HR leaders said the pandemic has transformed their role and 70% said that this past year has been one of the most stressful of their careers.

A new survey by Indeed reveals that life is still not getting any easier for working parents.

Continuing to meet employees wherever they are and providing resources that reflect company culture and instill community will make a positive difference as we all transition to what comes next.

Employees turning to drugs and alcohol to cope during COVID are bringing their addictions into the workplace.

Carrie Cherveny, senior vice president of strategic client solutions and compliance at HUB International, weighs in on the challenges ahead for employers and vaccine mandates.

Some employees aren’t ready to return to the gym.

Not only was the number of employees anticipated to leave their current position post-pandemic already high, but employers’ attitudes toward mental health are only worsening the optics.

Teachers are being pushed to their emotional breaking points as the pandemic continues to cause challenges in the classroom.

A shorter workweek boosts employee productivity and can impact a person’s mental health and wellness.