How the pandemic may change work-life balance forever
Even among those employers that workers say handle work-life balance best, adapting to the work-from-home world has been a struggle.
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LulaFit’s new virtual amenities platform promotes team building and wellness for remote employees
The amenities management firm has created a platform that allows companies to offer employees virtual team building, fitness and wellness experiences.
Google is letting employees work from home until next July
The company had previously said workers could stay home until the end of this year.
U.S. airlines face the end of business travel as they knew it
Business travel, which makes up 60% to 70% of industry sales according to estimates by the trade group Airlines for America, is under threat in the wake of an unprecedented collapse in passengers that started four months ago.
Regular rewards and recognition can boost employee engagement during coronavirus
Providing employees with rewards throughout the year can reduce turnover and boost engagement and performance.
New benefit makes expensing internet access and office supplies easy
Companies are increasingly trying to recreate office perks and experiences by providing employees with remote work tools to ensure that they are productive and successful at home.
Benefits Think How employers can help manage productivity — and stress — during coronavirus
Employers should embrace their critical role in stemming productivity loss. Start by taking a fresh look at your benefit packages.
Seth Serxner
Optum
Why work from home should be here to stay
More than half of Germany’s companies want their staff to continue to do some form of work from home — even after the pandemic is over.
9 questions to ask to boost your remote workers’ productivity
Employers should take these accommodations into account when helping staff set up a remote work environment.
Exclusive survey Financial services industry struggles to emerge from lockdown
Our third monthly survey found almost six out of 10 employers report that their plans for the return to work are stymied by uncertainty — specifically, a lack of clarity on the right timing, and persistent questions about how to provide a safe environment for their employees.
How the coronavirus pandemic is shaping the future of work
From remote work and social distancing to telehealth and automation, here’s what the post-coronavirus workplace will look like.
Take your mind off coronavirus and become a better manager with these 10 must read books
Looking for a great book to read this summer? Check out these titles covering topics including management, life lessons — and even the world’s deadliest plague.
How a remote workforce will change your compensation strategy
As employers shift from an office-centric to a remote-based approach to work, it may be time to reevaluate your compensation strategy
The benefits and pitfalls of remote hiring
Video interviews can make the recruiting process more efficient and effective, but it can also be stressful for candidates who are experiencing technical difficulties or have kids at home.
Coronavirus spotlights critical gaps in remote work
When the world went remote, the shift put light on the challenges that remote workers have always faced, including being excluded from meetings and not receiving information about policy changes.
Working from home has improved employees’ connections to their pets
Employees are grateful to their animal companions for keeping their mental health high as they navigate the new normal of working from home.
Benefits Think How to gamify the remote work experience to keep employees engaged
Keeping threads of connection strong and vibrant during the current working environment is more important than ever.
Jeannette McClennan
McClennan Masson
How employers and the economy win with remote work
Remote work can help employers reduce costs and boost productivity while also having a positive impact on the economy and the environment.
Best tools to support your remote workforce
From virtual workout classes and snack boxes, to tech gadgets and online resources, here are some of the best tools companies can provide to support their remote workforce.
Remote work can be a tool for recruiting a more diverse staff
Can remote work bolster diversity and inclusion at your firm? Experts say yes.
