Health and wellness

“Poor mental health days” have become one of the costliest forms of sickness for the economy.

The road to parenthood can be a difficult journey, and employees are looking for support from their employees.

Employees are afraid they will have too much work piled up or even get fired if they take their PTO.

With health insurance deductibles outpacing household income for the past 25 years, supplemental health benefits are gaining more attention.

When it comes to prioritizing their health, workers deserve to know about all of their options.

Gender equality and financial security for women are top priority for the organizations featured in our top stories from the week.

“We are moving toward being a much more consumer-centric health-services, health-solutions company meeting the needs of consumers where they want to be met,” says CVS CEO Karen Lynch.

Here’s what major companies have said about their latest policies on vaccinations and return-to-work plans.

The majority of people going through menopause say their symptoms negatively impact their quality of life.

Major health systems, clinics and private practices alike pivoted swiftly to telemedicine during COVID-19, but video services were not equally prepared for the titanic influx in users.

Strategies for employers to leverage virtual care to ensure your vision benefits see peak utilization.

To better help workers manage stress, Paylocity CHRO Cheryl Johnson advises that employers better manage workloads and expectations, and keep communication transparent.

While stopping short of full mandates, the moves are aimed at nudging vaccine-hesitant residents off the fence at a time when cases are rising.

Remote work has blurred the communication lines for employees — and many of them are crossing those lines out of stress and anger.

The lessons we’ve learned about telehealth over the past year point the way to a better healthcare delivery model for all of us.

“Many employees are eager for this type of support,” says Rebecca Madsen, chief consumer officer for UnitedHealthcare.

Only 9% of adults shop around for the best healthcare prices. Healthcare guidance platform Amino seeks to provide clarity to make more employees aware of the No Surprises Act.

While jokes are often made about "that time of the month,'' menstrual issues can have serious consequences for women’s physical and mental health.

For some employees, nothing their employer does will convince them to remain in their current job.

Employers are providing more specialized benefits as they recognize the bond between employees and their pets.