Health and wellness

The technology is designed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus by telling users they should quarantine or isolate themselves after contact with an infected individual.

A great redistribution of knowledge workers is afoot, says entrepreneur and founder of Russian Exchange Bank Alex Konanykhin, CEO of TransparentBusiness, who also says the coronavirus pandemic is producing a few winners (Zoom) and a huge swath of economic losers.

The technology can tap into the nuances of an employee’s emotional state, helping employers ensure their employees feel supported and heard when working remotely.

Managers can project gratitude and resilience using positive psychology methods, which will help employees weather the challenges of coronavirus and other workplace adjustments.

Within the bill are several important provisions affecting employers, including requirements for coverage of COVID-19 testing and treatments, as well as the potential impact to group health plans.

The tech platform helps producers understand a group’s risk, customize coverage and secure competitive stop loss to match plan designs.

With factories, schools and shops shuttered around the world, lockdowns, pay cuts and layoffs are affecting 38% of the global workforce.

Without the ability to catch early signs of burnout, employers may miss important cues as workers struggle with anxiety and stress.

Drugs used to treat chronic conditions are being tried on coronavirus patients; CVS wants to ensure there’s enough to go around.

The absence of social distancing at Amazon hiring events recently made the rounds on social media, as the retail giant seeks to bring on more essential workers.

“Short-term telehealth options make it possible for businesses to navigate a very uncertain time,” says Bill Goodwin, CEO of telehealth provider MeMD.

An integrated healthcare model can treat behavioral health issues more holistically than relying on add-on benefits.

Women hold many of the jobs considered vital during this national emergency, meaning they’re being asked to stay on the front lines longer, risking their health and safety.

“For public company executives, who by nature of their position have to be out and about, the risk can be quite high.”

It’s estimated that workplace stress now costs employers $500 billion annually in the form of decreased performance at work or absenteeism.

There isn’t a better time than now to review your employee healthcare and wellness benefits.

Employers are seeing a spike in demand for EAPs and behavioral health workplace benefits.

HR managers can help support employees working remotely by recommending how any workspace can be made safe and comfortable, whether employees are working from their own home office or are making calls from the couch.

The company’s U.S. employees and eligible family members will receive 20 mental health sessions with a therapist or coach each year.