Zynga’s benefits boss jump-starts new benefits under COVID-19
When the pandemic hit, Benny award winner Bryan Aycock expanded his firm’s benefits programs and ramped up new initiatives to support Zynga employees.
Mental health benefits
Lyra Health adds Calm app to ease COVID-19 mental health strain
“The urgency has never been greater than it is now to provide holistic mental health services,” says Joe Grasso, clinical director of partnerships at Lyra Health.
Benefits Think How to offer employees digital mental health services this open enrollment
Digital mental health services are key tools in addressing and supporting the wellbeing of employees in a way that promotes self-care, increases engagement and promises reliable, remote and private accessibility.
Ken Cahill
SilverCloud Health
3 strategies to reduce burnout on your team
Burnout costs employers up to $190 billion per year in healthcare costs. As rates continue to rise, employers need to consider how to support their struggling employees.
Benefits Think How culturally competent is your EAP?
For EAPs, delivering culturally competent care means understanding the needs of a diverse workforce and ensuring that the elements of all services meet those needs strategically.
David Pawlowski
CuraLinc Healthcare
10 best practices for optimizing mental health care during open enrollment
A knowledgeable benefit broker or consultant is critical for helping organizations make the right behavioral health choices for their employee population.
Neglecting to screen for mental health leads to catastrophic disability costs for employers
Depression screenings can improve employee mental health and save employers millions on disability claims.
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.
Employers expect healthcare costs to jump 5% in 2021 amid coronavirus pandemic
The overall impact of the crisis adds uncertainty about projected costs.
Benefits Think 3 ways to support workplace well-being during COVID-19
Employee well-being is directly tied to business health, which is why it is so important for organizations to optimize their benefits and deliver the right health and wellness offerings for their workers.
Chaz Hinkle
Welltok
3 employer strategies to reduce employee stress
More than 60% of employees say that they are experiencing greater stress than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to MetLife. Employers must step up their support with flexible work hours, financial planning benefits and mental health resources.
Mental health is reaching a breaking point during COVID: How employers can spot suicide warning signs
A person will die by suicide every 20 seconds this year. Employers can be on the front lines to offer a lifeline to struggling employees.
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.
CVS adds anxiety treatment app to its benefits lineup
Both employer clients and CVS employees will have access to an app that helps people manage their anxiety and stress.
‘It’s a fool’s choice’ when employers ignore investments in mental health benefits
The initiative aims to promote a culture of acceptance around returning to the workplace and the rising mental health issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starbucks expands mental health benefits with first aid program
The coffee giant has introduced several new mental health benefits including free Headspace subscriptions and 20 mental health sessions with a therapist a year for free.
Benefits Think Rethinking wellness to engage employees through challenging times
When considering how to adapt workplace wellness initiatives, employers must ensure workers have the resources necessary to meet their health and well-being goals, from wherever they are.
Caitlin Kennally
Health Advocate
Cigna, Oscar offer insurance plan to help small businesses maintain productivity
The insurance companies plan to launch a new health plan in Q4 to help employers recuperate from COVID-19 losses.
Mental health stigma still a barrier during coronavirus
Employees are cautious about discussing their mental health at work, but addressing these challenges can improve outcomes and lower healthcare costs.
Employers scrutinize diversity efforts as national protesters demand change
“Silence is not going to work,” says Tammy Fennessy, director of benefits for American Eagle Outfitters. “We view silence as an acceptance of racism — it’s not helping the cause.”
