Work-life balance

Americans are addicted to their jobs. U.S. workers not only put in more hours than workers do almost anywhere else. They’re also increasingly retiring later and taking fewer vacation days.

The employee assistance program industry is changing as employees are expected to increasingly blend work and home life, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel

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

The employee assistance program industry is changing as employees are expected to increasingly blend work and home life, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel

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

Company loyalty improves when employers expand benefits such as on-site childcare and fertility services, industry experts say.

A work-life balance can be achieved but not in the traditional way, says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.

Company loyalty improves when employers expand benefits such as on-site childcare and fertility services, industry experts say.

Today’s workforce needs realistic benefits that solve everyday challenges and maximize convenience, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel.

Today's busy workforce needs realistic benefits that solve day-to-day challenges and maximize convenience, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel.

Considering current policies, talking to employees and conducting a pilot test will help employers develop more well-rounded benefits, says consultant Andy Rix.

Work-life benefits are a win-win for both workers and organizations, but company skepticism is creating barriers to its broad adoption, according to consultant Andy Rix.

While many managers still find it difficult to estimate the productivity of teleworking employees, 48% believe teleworkers are at least equally productive as in-office workers, according to a WorldatWork survey. The prevalence of work-life benefits is growing, and a recent report from Glassdoor identifies some of the best jobs for maintaining great work-life balance, rated on a 5-point scale, based on employee feedback.

Paid parental leave programs appear to be gaining traction, with companies such as Netflix, Nestlé and the city of Boston embracing the benefits. Here are the top states for working mothers, based on research from WalletHub.

Collaboration between the Mayo Clinic and consulting firm Delos in research effort to make working spaces better for employees.

Employers often overlook the wellness implications of their indoor office spaces but the Well Living Lab, a collaboration between the Mayo Clinic and consulting firm Delos, is hoping to change that.

Mollie O’Brien, director of total rewards at BASF Corp., shares how the chemicals and plastics company approaches work-life benefits to increase employee engagement.