Health and wellness

Ron Marhofer Auto Family provides a supportive environment where wellness thrives among its diverse workforce.

Healthcare benefit costs will increase by 5.8% per employee, but that doesn't mean companies are powerless to do better by their workers.

Companies have been more vocal about the importance of addressing mental health since the pandemic, but their work isn't done.

Our coverage this week includes the importance of creating a supportive workplace for people in recovery; a surprising list of products employees can buy with their leftover FSA funds; the steps employers can take to encourage workers to save for emergencies and retirement; and more.

The FSA store compiled a list of popular but unexpected FSA-eligible products for 2024.

Exploring options that enhance employees' financial, physical and mental wellness can help retain talent and keep workers healthy and happy.

Mark Bonta has witnessed the effects of substance use disorders on employees. Now he is educating other employers on how to support workers in recovery.

This type of support can enhance workplace productivity and employee well-being.

Austin ranks as the best city for veterans, with a high quality of life and a high job growth rate.

Our coverage this week included articles about how to keep an older workforce engaged, how DEI efforts are being transformed, and how to navigate rising healthcare costs.

The chance to fuel up, decompress and connect is lost when workers avoid this traditional midday break.

The future of work is human, so finding ways to connect is crucial, says this benefits expert.

Key strategies include adopting a proactive and informed approach, leveraging technology, and focusing on cost management and employee satisfaction.

As new generations of talent continue to introduce new ideas for what benefit packages should include, executives are looking to outside experts and internal staff feedback for where to improve.

Employers will need to contend with a range of issues once the 2024 election is over next week, including potential changes to regulations and tension within the workplace.

Offering workers more power over their schedule demonstrates empathy and builds trust.

Kai Koch, co-founder of Ahead, shares how the app could be a vital part of businesses' mental health offerings.

A senior benefits consultant sounds off on opportunities and challenges associated with being the boss's daughter and striking the right work-life balance.

A therapist and executive coach shares her advice for developing better connections with the biggest parts of life.