Offices struggle with COVID-19 social distancing measures
Temperature checks and plexiglass barriers between desks can't prevent one of the most dangerous workplace behaviors for the spread of COVID-19 — the irresistible desire to mingle.
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Views 3 tactics to navigate company culture in a remote world
By incorporating flexibility into a work culture and focusing on your community, companies will be stronger and better at the outset of COVID-19.
Dropbox makes remote work permanent in ‘virtual first’ shift
To help address this, the company plans to facilitate in-person collaboration with existing real-estate or other flexible spaces it’s calling “Dropbox Studios.”
Employees work an extra 26 hours a month when remote
A possible cause for the extra hours? Almost 1 in 2 employees are worried staying remote could negatively affect their career, according to a new report from Owl Labs.
Views 3 tips to boost your healthcare literacy with technology
By engaging with technology, we can improve our healthcare literacy, identify cost-saving opportunities and be more prepared for the unexpected.
American Eagle employees drop 1,000 pounds to fight diabetes
The retailer’s diabetes prevention program from Omada Health combines one-on-one coaching and digital tools.
New financial benefits give small business employees early wage access
Gusto has launched a new set of health and financial wellness benefits, providing employees with early access to earned wages, reimbursement for medical bills and a savings account.
Three keys to creating remote team chemistry
One of the great challenges of working remotely is replicating the interactions and relationships that develop naturally in a physical office.
Introducing EBA’s 2020 Adviser of the Year winners
These advisers and strategic consultants have diverse backgrounds and a drive for excellence that goes beyond the traditional broker responsibilities.
Benefits Think Now is the time for employers to educate themselves on how AI can benefit HR
Any HR task that is time-consuming, prone to manual errors or subject to human bias is ripe for automation.
Jay Schmitt
Strategic Benefits Advisors
Microsoft develops a ‘virtual commute’ for remote workers
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.
How coronavirus is changing open enrollment
Principal’s Kara Hoogensen shares perspectives on the future of benefits, and how employers can think through a recalibration for a continued COVID-19 world.
Coronavirus drives more consumers to consider big tech for insurance
Policyholders’ willingness to buy insurance from technology companies has increased from 2016 to 2020.
11 free LinkedIn courses to combat racism in the workplace
Learn strategies for making your workplace diverse and inclusive.
Why gifts are employers’ secret weapon for engaging remote workers
Showing appreciation is a simple way to boost employee engagement and retention.
20 Digital Innovators transforming work
From hyperpersonalization to mobile employee engagement solutions, these visionaries are using technology to help employers get their employees healthier, happier and more engaged than ever before.
Catapult Health launches new virtual program to improve access to preventive care
Visits to healthcare clinics are trending well below their pre-coronavirus levels, setting the stage for increased future health issues.
Security Benefit expands retirement platform with new mobile app
The financial planning tool gives participants mobile access to their mutual fund retirement accounts and offers a series of features that make retirement planning easier.
New tool tracks COVID-19 geographical risk to pinpoint when employees can return to work
Health Advocate has launched a return-to-work solution to support employers as they develop and implement workplace reopening plans.
Benefits Think Digital shopping tools improve care options for employees and bottom lines
At the end of the day, consumers are accustomed to an Amazon-experience where they can easily interact and engage with an online platform to assist in making many of their decisions.
Kyle Raffaniello
Sapphire Digital