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Now that the NFL report about bullying/harassment within the Dolphins' workplace has been released, the damage inflicted by bullying in the workplace is back in the spotlight. Bullying can lead to decreased job satisfaction, increased absenteeism and an overall decrease in workplace productivity, to say nothing about the personal toll bullying takes on the bullied.
Employers offering spousal benefits are more likely to attract new employees and retain the ones they already have, a new study from staffing firm Spherion shows.
While the office is increasingly where many busy singles find true love, workplace romance can have major implications for employers. Some companies have even adopted "love contracts" to help employees avoid legal issues if the relationship turns sour.
Are Americans accepting ways to cope with ever skyrocketing stress levels that can make them more productive to employers? New research finds that traditional pressures continue to rise and more needs to be done to relieve this strain.
Its undeniable cloud-based technologies have fundamentally changed how businesses operate. As employers transition from on- to off-premise for HRIS, they are seeing increased productivity and profitability in the obvious ways: lower up-front costs, faster innovation, easier integration, and no nasty upgrade hassles. Its quite possible, however, that a less-obvious HR cloud revolution may prove to be even more meaningful one that is more about people and culture.
The hotly contested issue of workplace flexibility and its inherent benefits have swayed a new group of managers, according to the National Workplace Flexibility Study.
Colorados state government itself one of the biggest employers in the Centennial State has achieved milestones in Gov. John Hickenloopers goal to make Colorado the healthiest state in America. Already more than 10,000 state employees (30% of the qualified population) have begun participating in a range of health activities since the launch of a health incentive program in July 2013.
When it comes to their health benefits, most employees say theyre happy with their current offerings and lack interest in altering their balance of benefits and wages, according to a new survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
As most global employers plan to send more employees on short- and long-term jobs around the world in the next two years, they should be aware of what it takes to manage costs and run international programs. In light of the challenges employers face managing the global work force, Mercer offers 10 tips on handling this growing mobile population.
While carolers may chant joyfully about the holidays being the most wonderful time of the year, many workers find themselves singing the blues during the winter months. One in 10 people will experience depression at some time in their lives, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This not only inflicts suffering on individuals and families, it costs employers $44 billion annually in lost productivity.
A record-breaking number of Americans (54%) are considering kicking off 2014 by making financial resolutions, according to a recent study. That's good news for employers, who are increasingly embracing the concept of financial wellness.
Social networks kept the 41,000 participants in the Sprint Get Fit Challenge engaged and motivated throughout the 12-week challenge. Collectively, participants (who made up 35% of the telecom companys population) lost more than 41,000 pounds, took almost 4.8 billion steps, and logged nearly 22 million exercise minutes. By building excitement and supportive competition through social media, Sprints wellness leaders engaged participants over the long-term.
If people with chronic conditions only spend about an hour a year with their physician, how can they stay adherent with medication and their disease education for the 8,759 hours theyre outside the doctors office? The most promising answer is through mobile devices.
By better managing millennials, employers can transform the future of the American workforce.
Aid program provides one-time financial help to employees in need.
Company uses Teladoc and saves an estimated $200,000.
Bowers + Kubota strives for family-focused culture
Skillful use of employee surveys can lead to better retention of new employees.
How one U.S. professional services firm took a more strategic approach to work and career flexibility.
Taking time off supports employees mental, emotional and physical well-being.
