Return to the office five days a week? How about never again
“Delta is probably the final nail in the coffin of the five-day return to the office,” said Nick Bloom, an economics professor at Stanford University who has studied work-from-home trends.
Workplace management
A fine line: Customizable benefits may not be as helpful as you think
In an effort to give employees a more individualized selection, employers may be inadvertently setting them up for failure.
COVID isn’t the only virus employees could be bringing back into the office
As harmless as a computer may seem, companies should be putting in the same effort into protecting their network’s health as they are that of their workers.
How return-to-office policies are shifting with U.S. virus surge
Here’s what major companies have said about their latest policies on vaccinations and return-to-work plans.
Long story short: Employees are on edge this summer
COVID-fueled stress, burnout and uncertainty are putting employees in an anxious and combative state.
Before and after: Why your sexual harassment training should look different post-pandemic
The old methods won’t work on the new workplace model.
The latest COVID surge disrupts the return to the office
A jump in cases and a slowdown in vaccinations has left employers scrambling yet again.
Target’s pledge to boost its Black workforce fell short in 2020
The mixed results show that even Target, which ramped up its diversity efforts after George Floyd was murdered not far from its Minneapolis headquarters, is having difficulty in this arena.
Medical groups push for vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
A joint statement was issued by more dozens of organizations, including the American Medical Association.
The high financial price paid by victims of sexual harassment
A new study by Time's Up and the Institute for Women's Policy Research examines the financial impact of sexual harassment.
Female employees rank the top CEOs to work for
Women are prepared to leave the workforce if their employers don’t step up to the plate.
Think flex work is the key to success? Working parents feel otherwise
Despite an embrace of flexible and hybrid work models, the majority of parents are struggling to balance their work and family responsibilities.
Trans employees need more support from their employers
As offices move forward with reopening strategies, the dedication to create more inclusive workplaces is more important than ever.
Your mental health benefits should cover your employees’ kids, too
Behind every stressed out child is a stressed out parent.
This app may be the key to making your workspace safer for employees
With the help of this tech, employees will be turned away from the office if they’ve reported concerning health conditions.
BlackRock revamps bias and harassment policies after review
The asset manager is adjusting policies and practices after employee complaints and allegations.
Benefits Think How remote work will reshape the back office
The dual challenges of figuring out how to get payments out the door in a different way and learning to work remotely have been daunting, but people have figured out ways to get the job done.
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Nvoicepay
Long story short: Who actually wants to return to work?
Employers have yet to figure out the best ways to get their employees on-board with returning to the workplace.
BlackRock will only allow vaccinated employees back to the office
All employees will be required to report their inoculation status by June 30.
Office reopening strategies don’t include mandated vaccinations
Employers may not be enforcing inoculation, but they are finding other ways to encourage a safe return.
