The top 10 states to work from home
With remote work here to stay, employees are seeking out more safe and affordable places to live that don’t require a job change.
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One million U.S. jobs heralds new economic era
The March jobs report leaves little doubt that the U.S. recovery is gaining even more momentum.
Benefits pros are reevaluating their policies around remote work
Our most-read Views columns explore the in-demand benefits helping organizations maintain a productive and resilient workforce.
COVID showed the excesses of business travel
Now, thanks to Zoom and the pandemic, the airlines are going to discover what it’s like to be disrupted.
Ford to let 30,000 employees remain at home post-pandemic
The “flexible hybrid work model” unveiled Wednesday lets employees choose to stay home for “heads-down work,” while coming to the office for meetings and team-building activities.
Benefits Think 3 things employers should consider when returning to the office
While we can all breathe a little easier at the prospect of impending vaccinations, the road to a normalcy may still be many months away.
Tony Dulgerian
MetLife
Back to work: What recovery felt like for millions of Americans
There’s no single trajectory that captures the experience of the millions of Americans who lost jobs and then returned to work during the pandemic.
The pandemic-iversary might make you want a new job
Some itchy-footed employees may have put off their job searches until “after the pandemic.” Now it seems clear there’s no point in waiting.
Moms exit workforce most in states where kids learn from home
This risks a reversal of decades of gendered advancement.
These 10 HR and recruiting firms are hiring in 2021
More than a third of the U.S. workforce are freelance and contract workers.
Benefits Think How women can keep from falling off their bosses’ radar while working remotely
These tips will ensure your work goes acknowledged even when it’s been completed out of sight from your boss.
LaTonia McGinnis
CBIZ
Benefits Think 4 ways to increase employee engagement in a WFH world
A benefits provider CEO offers tips for helping employees stay engaged.
Saravanan Chettiar
STRIVE Benefits
Benefits Think One-size-fits all company culture is a thing of the past
A quick email or text from a CEO can go a long way in making people feel seen and supported.
Jordan Peace
Fringe
Remote work is lonely — personal coaching benefits can help
Remote work is taking a toll on employees’ mental health, but the right benefits can help.
Video Team over everything: Taking care of employees during times of uncertainty
As the pandemic continues to weigh on us all, BlueVine shares how it is putting employees first.
Google prepares for remote work future with Workspace refresh
The effort will let organizations better communicate and collaborate with employees through their mobile phones, and is similar to a service from rival Microsoft.
HP sales beat estimates on work-at-home PC demand
HP has enjoyed a surge in demand for laptops needed for study and work at home during the COVID pandemic.
Office landlords offer COVID testing to lure back workers
Landlords are seeking ways to repopulate their buildings after earlier attempts to beef up virus safety measures had little success.
WFH savings could cushion employee retirement plans
Money employees would’ve spent on entertainment and commuting in previous years can help them plan for the future.
Upgrade your benefits before your employees quit
Employees are ready to look elsewhere if they aren’t getting the benefits they want and need.
