Health and wellness

Dan Geller, behavioral economist and developer of the Money Anxiety Index, describes how the gauge has spiked and what banks can do about it.

Demand has soared for mental health services as bank employees put in long hours, supervise kids while working at home and endure personal crises. Citi, BofA, Fifth Third and others are getting creative to help them decompress during the pandemic.

Employees who are concerned they might expose an at-risk member of their household can sign and submit a document to take leave until May 31.

Those who are bereaved need comfort from each other and extra effort needs to be made to reach out and encourage employees to take advantage of their EAPs.

The coronavirus has highlighted the importance of child care benefits.

Social isolation of colleagues who may be grieving is a unique part of the crisis that is adding more mental strain on the workplace.

Providing nutritious food options for employees lowers healthcare costs and drives productivity and engagement.

Managers and leaders should plan monthly reintegration-related check-ins to determine whether everyone is on the same page about returning to work.

Getting back to work requires thoughtful planning to ease employee fears and optimize mental and physical health.

The usual time to sign up for health insurance is during open enrollment but businesses and the Marketplace allow you to make changes to your health insurance anytime if certain major life events happen.

With a more age diverse workforce, employers are finding ways to cater to different priorities and communication styles by generation.

Now is a time for HR managers to reassess healthcare plans and make important changes, health insurance expert says.

The majority of U.S. workers do not have enough savings to help them in the event of a medical emergency and often turn to their retirement funds for help.

The program encourages employees to participate in daily activities that address mental, physical, social and work issues.

The stress caused by high bills and medical debt can increase employees’ risk of a range of physical and mental health problems.

COVID-19 has created significant disruptions in all our lives, but we don’t have to succumb to the pressures of combining our work habits with our home life.

Until there is a proven vaccine, businesses need to lead the way in adopting new processes and technologies to safeguard their employees.

For advisers and their clients, the crisis has ushered in a new era for mental health, caregiving and telemedicine platforms

HSA spending is more flexible than ever; learn how employees can make the most of them amid coronavirus.