Ask an Adviser: How do we actually return employees to the office in a safe, comfortable way?
Two proven models that allow for reasonable breathing room and peace of mind for workers.
Hybrid Work
‘The best of both worlds’: How hybrid work is preventing burnout
Hybrid employees are almost twice as likely to feel energized by their work than their full-time counterparts.
A new survey shows that remote work is a choice, not a necessity, for most
A majority of Americans who work from home today say they’re remote by choice, not necessity. That’s one key takeaway from a Pew Research Center survey, which found that the reasons for teleworking have changed considerably since the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, 61% of teleworkers who have an office say it’s their […]
Is the ‘digital lobby’ the new office water cooler?
Tech company Cleary develops platforms to centralize all employee experiences as remote and hybrid work mushrooms.
What’s a ‘stay interview,’ and how can it help you retain talent?
Lily Valentin, head of operations for North America at Adzuna, discusses the mechanics of the stay interview, an informal conversation between junior and senior employees.
This staffing platform wants to change the game when it comes to benefits for gig workers
Yong Kim, CEO of Wonolo, discusses why 1099 workers deserve access to fundamental benefits, and how employers can deliver.
10 companies that have adopted the 4-day workweek
Check out the employers helping employees work fewer hours, while maintaining productivity.
The omicron strain could be temporary but it’s impact on work may be permanent
Another COVID-19 variant is threatening the safety of office reopenings everywhere — and this time the change might be permanent.
Goldman Sachs won’t budge on its return to office
Starting Jan. 10, mandatory testing will double to twice weekly at one of Wall Street's staunchest advocates of the "return to work."
To keep schools open (and parents at work), New York will send millions of COVID tests to kids
The state expects to distribute 3 million to 3.5 million take-home kits, with priority given to districts that have the highest transmission rates.
After adopting a 4-day workweek, this company saw productivity, sales and revenue soar
Talent-assessment company Wonderlic’s new CEO, Becca Callahan, outlines how to make the shift work.
What omicron means for the workforce, according to this doctor and infectious disease expert
Dr. Anthony Harris, an expert in infectious diseases and occupational environmental medicine, explains what the omicron variant means for the U.S. workforce.
Adobe shares how employers can make their digital communications more inclusive
Lisa Croft, director of digital media at Adobe, discusses where inclusivity falls short in employees’ digital workspaces.
LinkedIn predicts that flexibility will be employers’ biggest asset in 2022
As a new year dawns, employers and employees alike are wondering what the future of work will mean for them.
Glassdoor predicts the top 4 workplace trends for 2022
Employers shouldn’t expect things to get easier next year, says Glassdoor senior economist Daniel Zhao.
To thrive at work, employees need to be seen, recognized and celebrated
Chris French, EVP of customer strategy at Workhuman, explains why company culture took such a hit in 2021, and how peer-to-peer recognition can boost community.
Benefits Think How advisers can help clients create a hybrid workplace that works
Hybrid work is here to stay. But without a one-size-fits-all solution, your clients may be confused about how to move forward and earn buy-in from employees.
Ed Ligonde
Nava Benefits
Dads are doing less at home again, fearing the career hit
End of remote work could mean more work for moms as dads go back to old habits.
Child care benefits will still be a priority for employees next year
Not enough employers provide child care support for the majority of American households with two working parents.
Airbnb adds new tools as remote work proves it’s here to stay
The new features were announced a day after U.S. borders reopened to foreign tourists.
