Health and wellness

Oregon became the first state in the U.S. to decriminalize use of hard drugs. What will this mean for employers who conduct drug testing?

It’s time for employers to step up and prioritize the mental well-being of female employees, before the added responsibilities of COVID-19 drive women out of the workforce.

With the holiday season approaching, employees may be indulging more and focusing less. An employer-provided nutrition program can help workers practice healthy habits.

Across the nation, workplaces have been the source of major coronavirus outbreaks — largely among the so-called essential workers who bear the brunt of COVID infections and deaths.

When it comes to mental health issues, employers can bear a disproportionate share of the costs, many of which are related to absenteeism in the workplace.

To get vaccinations and other routine care back on track, employers must refocus their efforts and communicate to employees around the benefits and importance of preventive care.

An EAP program gives employers advice on benefits and management strategies to help make the most of this holiday season.

The employment landscape for Gen Z is different than it was just a few months ago. And, when benefits are tied to a job, by extension the benefits landscape has also changed.

Seventy percent of global professionals rank fitness benefits as the most valuable benefit outside of healthcare.

Health insurance companies will have to give their customers estimated out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs and disclose to the public the negotiated prices they pay for drugs.

The current layoff situation and legislative action to extend periods and deadlines associated with COBRA means that people who would not have considered electing COBRA prior to COVID-19 may choose to do so soon, and in record numbers.

Seventy percent of Black Americans do not receive mental health treatment. To combat stressors unique to this workplace population, employers must address discrepancies in their employee benefits.

These changes have the potential to impact employee benefits for years to come.

Caregiving is our collective duty — it’s no longer just on each individual, but on everyone, including our institutions, to do their best.

At least 3 million people are without health coverage, a number that's expected to grow as the virus continues to play havoc with the economy and new rounds of business closings and layoffs are expected.

Employer and insurance groups say they plan to work with the future president’s plans to improve healthcare delivery.

President-Elect Joe Biden unveiled a plan earlier this year that would provide relief and support to caregiving Americans.

Whether or not the ACA is upheld will determine the future of healthcare.

With the presidential election now decided, managers can model empathy and boundary setting to get employees back on track and refocused at work.

The company’s employer clients can now offer a suite of wellness classes to their employees as a way to further invest in their overall well-being.