Health and wellness

The company’s Teams collaboration software is adding the ability to schedule a “virtual commute” to remind users about the end of the work day and suggest tasks to help workers wind down.

Economic insecurity, changes to work and life patterns and isolation are taking a toll on employees. How can employers help?

Ginsburg’s death throws an already chaotic general election campaign during a pandemic into more turmoil. But in the longer term, her absence from the bench could accelerate a trend underway to get cases to the Supreme Court toward invalidating the ACA and rolling back reproductive freedoms for women.

Increased financial education at work can help your employees understand how the rest of your benefits package supports their financial goals.

Let go of what’s out of your control to be more productive and positive during COVID.

“It's still one of the most underserved communities when it comes to safe, accessible and reliable healthcare,” says Soltan Bryce, the head of growth at Plume.

A knowledgeable benefit broker or consultant is critical for helping organizations make the right behavioral health choices for their employee population.

A coalition of employers is on a crusade to cut company spending on drugs nationwide by simply noting the cheaper choices already available, drawing the ire of drugmakers.

Depression screenings can improve employee mental health and save employers millions on disability claims.

Visits to healthcare clinics are trending well below their pre-coronavirus levels, setting the stage for increased future health issues.

The insurance company partnered with Covera Health to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgeries.

As employers grapple with creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces, bringing awareness to how microaggressions ostracize their employees is a critical step.

School closures will continue to impact the labor force participation rate for women, who generally take on a greater share of childcare obligations.

Despite the risks of ignoring burnout in the workplace, 56% said their HR departments did not encourage conversations about burnout.

With prescription drug spending in the U.S. hitting $335 billion in 2018 and prescription drugs expected to be the fastest growing health category over the next 10 years, any action aimed at lowering drug prices should be applauded. However, time will tell if the President’s actions will pay off as intended.

The stress on your employees today is unprecedented and unrelenting. In response, we must remember that while our patience for COVID-19 is flagging, our commitment to behavioral health can boost workplace culture.

The overall impact of the crisis adds uncertainty about projected costs.

Employee well-being is directly tied to business health, which is why it is so important for organizations to optimize their benefits and deliver the right health and wellness offerings for their workers.

While it’s tempting to want to return to normal at work, employers must continue to show compassion and empathy if they hope to be successful during COVID-19 and beyond.