Wellness

The pandemic has hit employees hard financially, but some groups admit to struggling more than others.

A survey from DrugAbuse.com found that certain industries are more tolerant and forgiving than others toward employees who come to work incapacitated.

The 2021 Pulse of HR Report found that 98% of HR leaders said the pandemic has transformed their role and 70% said that this past year has been one of the most stressful of their careers.

A new survey by Indeed reveals that life is still not getting any easier for working parents.

Not only was the number of employees anticipated to leave their current position post-pandemic already high, but employers’ attitudes toward mental health are only worsening the optics.

A shorter workweek boosts employee productivity and can impact a person’s mental health and wellness.

Job satisfaction and happiness is top of mind for employees when it comes to new opportunities — but more flexibility and a bigger paycheck wouldn’t hurt, either.

“We need to challenge the idea that everyone should or does drink alcohol,” said Alexandria Walker, co-founder of Bee Sober, at the Society of Human Resources 2021 annual conference.

Don’t just assume your strategies are satisfying female employees — ask them.

Addressing addiction through telehealth makes treatment affordable and accessible for those who need it most.