3 ways companies can engage and connect with furloughed employees
For employers who are hoping to hire back high achievers, staying in contact with their furloughed employees is key.
HR Technology
What employers are missing in their workforce data
Healthcare, absence and productivity data can be used to help determine what employees need most from their benefits.
The 3 magic words HR needs to solve employee issues
A pair of experts have developed a collection of tools and techniques to help HR focus on the employee as a whole person and help solve their issues with three key words.
How AI tools can help companies rehire during coronavirus
With hiring ramping up, employers need to have the right tools in place to automate the recruitment process.
New FinFit benefit lets employers contribute to employee saving accounts
The program gives organizations a greater opportunity to be instrumental in their employees’ financial well-being.
How employers can prevent growing rates of burnout during COVID-19
Despite the risks of ignoring burnout in the workplace, 56% said their HR departments did not encourage conversations about burnout.
Alphabet’s Verily plans to use big data as health insurance tool
The company will sell stop-loss insurance, a type that helps cover unexpectedly large claims against employers who self-fund their health-benefit policies.
Wall Street counts on video interviews in bid to diversify ranks
JPMorgan Chase's decision to depend on virtual interviews, predating the coronavirus outbreak, has allowed the firm to connect with more candidates from more schools than ever before.
Benefits Think Why it’s time to re-examine the standard pay cycle
Just as COVID-19 has led some employers to question the necessity of having employees come to the office every day, the current economic crisis should lead to a broadscale re-examination of the standard pay cycle.
What employers need to know about telehealth services
The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted employee use of telehealth services, giving employers an opportunity to reduce healthcare costs while simultaneously expanding offerings.
PwC ramps up child care benefits for virtual back-to-school
The Big Four firm says they wanted to recognize the challenges parents and caregivers are facing during the pandemic.
Many employees are tired of working from home. Here’s what to do about it.
After months of remote work, workers are reportedly feeling less connected and companies are struggling to prevent “work-from-home fatigue”.
3 ways to refresh your workspace to be more productive at home
While remote work has presented challenges to productivity and mental health, there are ways to improve your workspace and routines to feel more focused.
CVS adds weight management to its PBM lineup
The pharmacy and retail giant partnered with the weight loss app Naturally Slim.
Benefits Think How will work evolve for employees in a post-pandemic world?
HR professionals will have to expand their abilities and understanding to factor in unique needs and mindset going forward.
Vivek Ranjan
Zensar Technologies
Afraid to return to work? A private office space can be a safer alternative
Breather, a private workspace provider, offers employees a chance to take a break from their home offices, and a safer alternative to returning to work full time.
Benefits Think Will virtual doctor visits support healthcare’s drive to value?
While it does not solve all problems, virtual care offers a highly flexible, low resource approach that, with many patients, can deliver a positive care experience with equal or better quality at lower cost.
Brian Klepper
Worksite Health Advisors
Benefits startup offers apps like Uber Eats and Netflix as new must-haves during pandemic
As employees are demanding more flexibility from benefits, many companies are looking for new ways to keep employees engaged and happy through the pandemic.
Remote workers facing greater scrutiny on the job
Some professionals have admitted to sleeping or drinking while working from home. Technology could help financial services firms ensure employee productivity doesn't slip.
COVID-19 at-home testing kits can make returning to work safer
A new partnership aims to support safe returns to the workplace through FDA-authorized testing.
