Online tools widen access to EAP services
Therapy goes digital with online mental health tools but experts caution due diligence.
Quality of life benefits
Fitness guru Simmons says get up and move
His workouts could easily be integrated into wellness programs and no doubt have but Richard Simmons own message was an individual one of self-empowerment and life-affirmation.
Veggie-heavy, stress-reducing regimen prolongs cell life
Adopting a diet rich in unprocessed foods combined with moderate exercise and stress management over five years increased the length of telomeres, the ends of chromosomes linked to aging.
Why employee training is the secret to flexible work success
As a companion piece to our Sept. 1 cover story, Balancing act, work-life fit expert Cali Williams Yost authored this article to show how one employer embedded flexibility training into its employee development programs.
AHA tests app designed to get employees moving
American Heart Association uses Hotseat app to get employees to move more.
Meet EBNs Benefit Professional of the Year
Ensign Services Jennifer Weinstein transforms the way her company delivers benefits.
DTFA announces companies with best adoption benefits
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption releases its annual list of companies with the best adoption benefits.
DTFA releases list of Americas top adoption-friendly workplaces
Topping the list again this year is the Wendys Company, which offers a combination of up to $25,300 in adoption assistance and up to six weeks of paid adoption leave.
FMLA extended to same-sex couples
The U.S. Department of Labor has provided guidance on Family and Medical Leave Act protections for same-sex couples. The guidance follows the U.S. Supreme Courts decision to strike down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, which fundamentally changed how the federal government treats same-sex marriages.
Helping employees navigate a world without boundaries
Why employers need to step up and train employees to make work-life fit a priority.
5 ways to connect through social technology
Salesforce.com shares how it uses social tools to connect with employees.
Volunteering linked to better physical, mental health
UnitedHealth survey also shows employees who volunteer gain valuable business skills.
BYOD policies broaden engagement possibilities
Research shows increasing number of employees are bringing their personal devices to work.
Benefits Think Hats off to the Benny winners
Its time to announce the Benny Award and i-COMM Award winners and celebrate the achievements of truly remarkable benefits professionals who work so hard year-round on behalf of their employees.
From dish room to boardroom
Darden helps employees realize the American Dream with employee development built in to the company culture.
Small company builds engaging culture
Billtrust strives for an open, fun culture that encourages questions, suggestions and challenges to the status quo.
Job satisfaction beats salary
Workers are willing to exchange money for being happy on the job, according to a work-life survey conducted by Philips.
All employees need a voice in work-life balance dialogue
According to a recent study, children whose mothers work during their early years do as well at school as those with stay-at-home moms. But what about working dads?
Redefining work-life balance
Dow Chemicals work-life balance philosophy empowers managers and employees.