How can ERGs support a recovery-ready workplace?
Because of stigma, workplace addiction has become a DEI issue. Employee resource groups are emerging to promote a recovery-ready workplace environment.
Wellness
Nurse burnout reaches new high as latest omicron variant surges
Nurses are continually being pushed past their mental and physical limits with COVID surges across the country
6 facts about sleep deprivation that will keep employers up at night
Data from Harmony Healthcare IT reveals that nine out 10 Americans struggle to get a good night’s sleep, but not for lack of trying.
Pair Team’s healthcare platform is looking out for underserved and homeless communities
The tech-enabled healthcare resource partnered with the Metropolitan Family Medical Clinics in San Bernardino, California to provide high quality care to those in need.
How to destigmatize ADHD in the workplace to improve productivity
Only 4.4% of adults have ADHD, yet the diagnosis can be damaging to their career prospects and performance at work.
Why menopause benefits are the next step in supporting reproductive health
Nine out of 10 working women said menopause affects their work performance, yet 99% of women in the U.S. don’t have access to an employer-sponsored menopause care benefit.
How to create an inclusive healthcare experience for the LGBTQ community
More than one in six LGBTQ adults reported avoiding healthcare due to anticipated discrimination, and 16% reported discrimination in healthcare encounters.
HR managers are more burned out than ever. Who is supporting them?
Ninety-eight percent of HR professionals have felt burned out at work in the last six months and nearly 4 in 5 are open to leaving their jobs.
Employees and CEOs are at odds over their wellness
When asked if their company was doing a good job supporting the physical and mental health of employees, 80% of executives said yes, compared to only 46% of employees.
Walmart offers training to help workers extend mental health support
In 2021, 76% of employees reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition, up from 59% in 2019.
Companies across industries are hiring chief medical officers. Should you?
In 2021, chief medical officer job postings had increased by 18.7% — and those numbers are only expected to keep rising.
Post-pandemic scheduling is hurting part-time workers’ financial and mental well-being
Hourly workers are nearly 10% more likely to experience slightly or extremely unpredictable schedules, which is starting to take a toll
This former nurse launched a platform to provide better care to marginalized communities
The solution isn’t always to dismantle a faulty system. Sometimes it’s to lend a helping hand.
Hospitals are struggling with post-pandemic rising costs
Labor costs per patient jumped by 19% in 2021 from 2019, and supplies rose by over 20% per patient during that period.
Nurses are risking their mental health to keep working
More than a third of nurses said they prioritize their job over everything else in life, and it’s starting to have real-world consequences.
Benefits Think Mental health coaching: Where human and digital meet to maximize support
With coaching, members work with a highly trained specialist who can teach and motivate them to apply evidence-based skills throughout their daily lives.
Julia Hoffman
Teladoc
6 workplace challenges faced by moms of color
Equity-focused upskilling program RISE examined six pain points for working moms of color, with flexibility and finances being at the top of the list.
How is financial stress impacting employees? 5 things to know
A new report from John Hancock reveals why employees may be struggling to meet professional and personal demands.
Eventbrite and Modern Health share how they’re making well-being a priority
To help employees stay productive and mentally healthy, leaders need to set the tone that workplace wellness is a priority.
MetLife partners with Family First to bring expanded caregiving benefits to employees
Over 50 million adults in the U.S. act as caregivers for family members and loved ones.
