Health and wellness

A possible cause for the extra hours? Almost 1 in 2 employees are worried staying remote could negatively affect their career, according to a new report from Owl Labs.

By engaging with technology, we can improve our healthcare literacy, identify cost-saving opportunities and be more prepared for the unexpected.

While in the past the ranks of digital nomads were dominated by entrepreneurial independent workers, the majority of this year’s nomads are in traditional jobs, due to the mass shift to remote work during COVID-19.

The retailer’s diabetes prevention program from Omada Health combines one-on-one coaching and digital tools.

Through the partnership, employers can offer health, dental and vision benefits to contract employees through their credit cards.

Though it was initially necessary to keep employees from getting sick, remote work promises to make people more productive and happier while helping the environment and preserving infrastructure.

Burnout costs employers up to $190 billion per year in healthcare costs. As rates continue to rise, employers need to consider how to support their struggling employees.

Soltan Bryce, head of growth at Plume, discusses the specific needs of transgender employees and how employers can utilize benefits to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

Every delayed preventative screening, test or check-up can result in a failure to discover a serious medical condition that requires treatment. That raises treatment costs down the line for both company health plan and employee.

With new stressors compounding on employees each day, it’s not enough just to offer emotional support. Employers must proactively invest in equitable wellness programs that consider individuals’ unique needs and struggles.

Helping employees prepare for important life events like getting a pet is a core purpose of benefits packages. However, traditional benefit plans aren’t always designed with pet parents in mind.

COVID-19 has many professional women reevaluating their priorities.

Mobile optometrist 20/20 On-site is making it easier for people to use their vision benefits during the pandemic.

A workforce with a greater number of financially stressed workers sees a greater number of sick days, higher healthcare costs, and increased absenteeism.

Employee mental and cognitive health has deteriorated since the start of COVID-19, but managers can intervene by taking some important steps.

Learn what these pre-tax accounts can buy to help deal with the pandemic.

For EAPs, delivering culturally competent care means understanding the needs of a diverse workforce and ensuring that the elements of all services meet those needs strategically.

These advisers and strategic consultants have diverse backgrounds and a drive for excellence that goes beyond the traditional broker responsibilities.

Learn how screen time affects vision health and what employees can do to protect their eyes while working from home.