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Looking to up your benefits program? Take some hints from a recent Reddit thread of the coolest, most unique benefits that users have at their workplace. Time off When you hear “benefits,” paid time off (PTO) and holidays are probably at the forefront of your mind. But these benefits are a little more out-of-the-box than…
Employers are scrambling to determine what they should be doing now to prepare for the very frightening and growing threat of the coronavirus. And that massive challenge comes at the same time as this influenza season, which is well on its way to being the worst in a decade. The impact of these viral illnesses…
The concept of comprehensive health care has evolved rapidly in the past few years and now means more than just ensuring the physical health of employees and their covered dependents. Comprehensive or “holistic” health care also embraces the mental, emotional, and financial well-being of employees. It’s a view of caring for the “whole person” that…
The pandemic has given rise to an increase in voluntary benefits that protect employees against big hospital bills and loss of income.
During his 17 years in the corporate wellness industry, Alan Kohll, president and founder of TotalWellness, has heard every excuse in the book from employees about why they won’t get vaccinated for the flu. Many of these excuses, Kohll says, are built around myths, which he has shared for you to pass along to your…
Many factors affect turnover, like employee engagement, job satisfaction, organizational politics and lack of communication. But there are two major factors HR can keep a look out for that can damage employee retention – depression and anxiety. Both of these mental health disorders have a huge economic impact. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),…
A new survey shows that — even amid cuts in salaries and 401(k) contributions — many firms still are willing to invest in employee wellness. And another survey explains why we get fatter as the economy drops.
There’s a dangerous disconnect afoot when it comes to what employees really want. And it could be costing your company a bundle – both in money and employee turnover.
In the darkest days of COVID, many of your employees may have turned to online retailers to meet household needs. Seizing an opportunity, Amazon Pharmacy launched in November 2020. John Love, the vice-president of Amazon Pharmacy and PillPack, said a big reason the company got into the pharmacy marketplace is workers deserve not only the…
Many companies have been operating wellness programs under the belief that when a participant’s medical history is used, no incentives/penalties can be tied to the program. Now the feds are saying that’s not the case.
It took a while, but employers finally have some sold guidance on how to design their wellness program incentives so they don’t violate the ADA.
If you’ve got a wellness program that asks questions about employees’ health, you need to see this.
When an employee asks for an accommodation for a disability, the EEOC expects management to go through the full process of determining whether or not a reasonable arrangement can be made. Two health-related firms recently learned that lesson the hard way.
When work stress escalates to the level of a chronic mental health issue, the UN health agency says, it becomes employee burnout and hurts employee’s ability to do their jobs. Everyone gets stressed at work once in a while, but a couple of productive days or a relaxed weekend is usually enough to move past…
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