Work from home

More employers are embracing wellness and work-life balance perks for employees, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual benefits survey.

Employees are putting more and more on their plates, making it challenging to remove themselves from work to get a recharge. These 29 jobs, however, break the mold and allow workers to find the time to unwind.

But first, employers need to build an extended PA ecosystem — one that enables data analysis to be broadly embedded in work streams and decision-making.

Cutting work-at-home ability can be a short-sighted option in candidate-driven job market.

Cutting work-at-home ability can be a short-sighted option in candidate-driven job market.

The work arrangement, which is growing in popularity, can decrease real estate costs as well as employee absenteeism and turnover.

The perk, which is growing in popularity, can decrease real estate costs as well as employee absenteeism and turnover.

For more engaged and satisfied workers, avoid cumbersome technology and over-reliance on email communication, says ADP’s Aldor Delp.

For more engaged and satisfied workers, avoid cumbersome technology and over-reliance on email communication, says ADP’s Aldor H. Delp.

New thinking on how employers can help workers outside the main office stay engaged and productive.

Help workers outside the main office stay in the loop with an attitude of inclusion, says ARAG’s Dennis Healy.

Disengaged employees and remote workers make it difficult for bosses to manage the modern workforce.

Having children under the age of 18 is a critical factor when choosing a job, according to a new survey.

Hodges-Mace co-CEOs Greg Hodges and Peter Mace describe hiring practices, company culture that led to workplace honor.

Co-CEOs Greg Hodges and Peter Mace describe hiring practices, company culture that led to best place to work designation.

As recruiting and retention efforts heat up, employers need to think outside the box when it comes to offerings, says EBN’s new editor.

Despite what the skeptics say, working remotely doesn’t mean lounging around all day in pajamas. In fact, those who work from home have five big advantages over employees who commute to an office.

The share of workers who telecommute, at least some of the time, has grown from 19% in 2003 to 24% last year, according to new BLS numbers.

Multiple reports on the value of teleworking, flexible scheduling and so-called ‘soft’ benefits have emerged recently. Employers shouldn’t ignore them.

Fair wages and health benefits are a given, but many companies are looking to expand these offerings by giving employees more freedom to choose when and how they get their work done.