Employee mental health will be one of HR's biggest challenges this year. But HR professionals have hope that they can help their employees navigate their well-being. The challenge is real: Nearly a third of employees say mental health is their…
Company Wellness Programs
Burnout is a problem nearly all employers face. And that's why you want to help employees kick burnout in the butt before it kicks them. As trends like the Infinite Workday rise and employee engagement falls, people feel like they're…
Your employee well-being plan is outstanding, right? So why aren't employees using it enough? It's likely bruised or broken in some ways. How do we know that? Since the pandemic, two-thirds of organizations have introduced new well-being offerings -- from…
With 78% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, many employees walk a financial tightrope each month to cover various bills and rising living costs. Faced with this mounting stress, jobs that offer financial wellness benefits are standing out in the…
It’s no secret that regular physical activity provides endless benefits to our overall well-being. That’s why innovative organizations across industry segments integrate fitness initiatives -- ideally with inclusive fitness benefits -- into employee health benefits, and why HR teams strive…
Financial wellness is a challenge these days. In an unpredictable economy, it’s all too easy to start doom-spiraling as bills pile up and grocery receipts reveal eye-popping numbers. Across the country, people in all industries are feeling the squeeze amid…
Effective wellness strategies for employees are always top of mind for savvy HR pros. The challenge of implementing effective wellness strategies has been amplified as many employers grapple with the tension between return-to-office mandates and employees who have latched on…
Gen Z and millennials make up approximately 42% of the American population, according to Statista. If their presence in your workforce is anywhere near that, it's imperative for HR to have an employee retention strategy in place with the right…
Since the pandemic, employee well-being is no longer a perk -- it's a necessity. Research from Forbes Advisor concluded that 59% of Gen Z workers and 68% of millennials said mental health resources are an important benefit. Leading HR pros…
We talk so much about well-being in the workplace, you'd think everyone would be well enough. But talk is cheap, and many organizations are more guilty of well-being washing than support. Well-being washing -- when companies and their leaders champion…
For an employee wellness program to be successful, employers need to make sure that employees are aware of the program and are using it. Factors that determine success include promoting awareness, strong support by leaders and soliciting input from employees.…
The stress of the pandemic resulted in a major shift in what matters to employees. As a result, work-life balance, as well as mental and physical health, have come to the forefront. The pandemic also accelerated popular trends like interest…
Employees need your help. The issue at hand is the stress. HR likely feels it, too. So you're in the position to spearhead well-being improvements this year. Nearly 80% of employees say workplace stress affects their relationships with family, friends…
The growth of remote-first work opportunities means HR professionals are managing the needs of employees who might never share the same office. Meanwhile, changing attitudes about well-being and work-life balance have reshaped expectations about the wellness support employers should offer.…
Employee wellness is a top priority for many HR pros because it’s a key factor to retain and attract talent. Offering good pay won’t cut it anymore – 87% of employees consider health and wellness packages when choosing an employer,…
If HR wants younger employees they hire to be “all in,” organizational leaders will want to take the charge with benefits programs structured around supporting whole-person wellness. While benefits like annual raises and an employee assistance program (EAP) with appointment…
