New benefits and incentives keeping employees happy and engaged
Our top stories from February explore how employers are reacting to the ups and downs of the employee experience during the pandemic.
Work from home
Remote work helps older workers stay on the job
The advent of the Internet and other technology advances in recent years has made working from home — whether for themselves or corporations — much easier than in the 1980s when only 10% of Americans could pull that off.
WeWork slashes prices across the U.S.
Office rental prices across the country have been dropping precipitously, as fewer than 20% of office workers were back at their desks as of the end of last year.
Remote workers flee to $70,000-a-month resorts while awaiting vaccines
Extended-stay discounts, the reopening of certain international borders, and better awareness on the precautions to take when traveling have further enabled a second-wave exodus.
Benefits Think 4 workplace policies to reevaluate this year
Employers need to evaluate their company culture and policies to maintain employee well-being.
John Garber Jr.
KMRD Partners
Best of the week: Love is in the air in the workplace
Office romance is on the rise and employees are becoming more brazen when it comes to expensing personal items during COVID-19.
Black and LatinX mothers falling off the career track during COVID
More than 2.1 million women have left the workforce completely since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Workplace romances are on the rise despite the remote environment
Employees are still asking their colleagues out on dates despite the virtual office environment.
Goldman Sachs adds benefit to help employees go green
Remote work is increasing energy consumption in U.S. homes, but employees have the opportunity to switch to clean energy.
Best of the week: Employers pushing to reboot business in 2021
Employers have big plans to recruit more workers in 2021. But deciding where they’ll work is the most recent workplace debate.
Workplace flexibility and hybrid office options are in high demand among employees
Providing employees with options for both remote and in-person work arrangements will shape the future workplace.
10 best cities for remote workers
Employees should consider moving to one of these cities for cheaper cost of living and great internet service.
AmEx tells employees they can work from home through Labor Day
“The trick here is not to rush,” AmEx CEO Stephen Squeri said. “I’m not rushing people back into the office."
Supreme Court seeks Biden DOJ views on work-from-home taxes
Certain states are taxing nonresidents who used to work in the state but now do their jobs from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Best of the week: Employees don’t want to return to the office
With employees embracing remote work for the long-term, organizations are launching new benefits and programs to address the specific needs of their workforce.
Older employees are adapting to remote work better than younger workers
Employers are recognizing that a hybrid work model will keep employees happy and productive during the pandemic and beyond.
Benefits Think 4 best practices for supporting your remote team
While there have been many advancements made towards ending the pandemic, morale should remain a top priority for HR professionals and team leaders alike.
Diana Dix
Cavignac
Third of staff may work from home permanently post-virus
The pandemic has probably boosted remote working permanently, according to Deloitte’s annual Readiness Report.
PwC finds employees aren’t eager to return to the office post-COVID
Research from PwC shows there is a disconnect between employers and employees when it comes to what the return to work may look like post-pandemic.
Views 3 reasons the remote work trend is here to stay
The more organizations adapt to a remote workforce and introduce new technologies to help employees stay connected, the more opportunities are created for growth, development and success moving forward.
