6 ways technology can boost employee well-being
Several companies have offered employees better tech-enabled benefits to help combat the stressors of the pandemic.
HR Technology
Remote work helps older workers stay on the job
The advent of the Internet and other technology advances in recent years has made working from home — whether for themselves or corporations — much easier than in the 1980s when only 10% of Americans could pull that off.
NASA teams with Fitbit on COVID related wellness program
Employees, including some astronauts, will be given a fitness tracker that provides them with guidance on whether to go into the workplace.
6 best practices for launching a workplace vaccine strategy
As more Americans get vaccinated, employers need to have a strategy in place for getting employees safely back to work.
Employers are focusing on engagement strategies as COVID continues
Employers are tasked with implementing well-being benefits and other innovative solutions to keep employees engaged as remote work continues.
PwC wants to close the digital skills gap with latest tool
ProEdge offers personalized learning paths based on the company’s business strategy.
Workplace flexibility and hybrid office options are in high demand among employees
Providing employees with options for both remote and in-person work arrangements will shape the future workplace.
Workday to acquire Peakon as remote work demands greater connectivity
A toxic workplace culture has become an epidemic within the pandemic.
Benefits Think How technology can enable more diverse recruiting
Signs give hope that change is possible when it comes to DEI and certain technologies are paving the way forward.
Ed Barrientos
Brazen Technologies
MGM Resorts debuts pregnancy monitoring benefit from Ovia Health
The program offers at-risk employees feedback in real time, as well as visualizations to analyze and flag potential pregnancy concerns.
Predicting 2021 workplace trends and benefits
Our top stories from January look at predictions for the workplace this year and how employers plan to tackle COVID-19 vaccinations.
Third of staff may work from home permanently post-virus
The pandemic has probably boosted remote working permanently, according to Deloitte’s annual Readiness Report.
Views 3 reasons the remote work trend is here to stay
The more organizations adapt to a remote workforce and introduce new technologies to help employees stay connected, the more opportunities are created for growth, development and success moving forward.
Benefits Think How document management can conquer HR challenges
All software that is implemented by an organization for company-wide use should be part of on-site training and hiring for all employees, no matter how large or small the organization or business.
Katie Casaday
eFileCabinet
HealthJoy partners with First Person Advisors to foster better benefits utilization
Through the HealthJoy app, First Person’s employer clients will have access to a personalized benefits wallet that will house their insurance, HSA, retirement and other employer provided benefits.
Working parents want a cohesive family benefits platform, says Cleo CEO
“This is the decade of the working family,” says Cleo CEO SarahJane Sacchetti. Benefits that support mental health and special needs will be a top priority in 2021.
Noodles & Co increased employee retention, financial wellness with on-demand pay
On-demand pay is the future of payroll processing, says Amy Cohen, director of total rewards at Noodles & Company.
PRO Unlimited acquires compensation data company PeopleTicker
“This acquisition strengthens our comprehensive data, software and services platform while delivering the innovation that the industry has been waiting for,” Kevin Akeroyd, CEO of PRO Unlimited, said.
Benefit program offers virtual child care for parents in a bind
Working parents need more child care solutions in 2021. One benefit company is making on-demand virtual child care an accessible option.
Electronic buzzers can curb virus spread in the workplace
The gadget, which resembles a pager, will buzz if the wearer gets too close to someone else and doesn’t record any personal data.
