Health and Wellness
Employee financial stress is at an all-time high
The pandemic was and still is a source of great financial stress for many people. And like we’ve mentioned before, employees who are focused on personal financial problems aren’t focused on their work. So why are we still talking about this? Because financial stress is still taking a toll on employees’ physical and mental health. …
Employee mental health: HR’s big challenge and great hope
Employee mental health could be HR’s biggest challenge and greatest hope these days. More than 85% of employees said their workplace well-being declined since the start of COVID-19, according to a Harvard Business School study. The problems, to name a few: increased job demand, disconnection and disengagement. Couple that with life’s issues, and it’s a…
Employees afraid to admit stress: How HR can help them now
You knew employees were stressed. But it’s worse than you think. Many hide it – even though they need help. Here’s the newest issue with work stress: Nearly half of employees are afraid to talk about it because they think something negative will happen. Many feel they’ll be denied a promotion or raise if they…
Employees aren’t healthy: 5 things you can do before it gets worse
Your employees aren’t healthy — and it’s likely costing your organization more than you’d like. Despite your best efforts to help employees improve their physical and mental well-being, they aren’t heeding the advice or tapping the resources. Here’s the ugly truth: Nearly 15% are diabetic. Thirty-eight percent are obese, up 6% from 2019. Eating habits…
Employees changed: Can you make them happy now?
Employees changed in a year that was tough at work and in life. It might feel impossible to make them happy. Sure, Zoom meetings, socially distanced outings and masked meetups helped. But doesn’t everyone need more happiness now? Yes – and when it comes to work, front-line managers and supervisors can do a world of…
Employees hit ‘Pandemic Wall’: How HR can help
The “Pandemic Wall” is real, and more of your employees hit it every day. How can leaders help? Employees have worked nonstop, educated children, cared for loved ones, soaked in daily bad news and lived in near isolation for a year now. They aren’t just burned out. They’re nearly paralyzed. What’s worse, it’s still difficult…
Employers aren’t doing enough to combat workplace stress, report finds: 3 action steps for HR
Workplace stress is higher than ever – and employees don’t think employers are doing enough, according to a recent report from Robert Walters. Of course, any workplace comes with stress, with employees striving to meet deadlines and do their best work. But workplace stress is higher than ever, according to a Gallup report, signaling a…
Episode #13: Executing a best-in-class health benefits portfolio
A traditional health plan is outdated for a workforce that may include up to five generations. It could result in you having an expensive, disjointed program with dozens of underutilized services and dissatisfied employees. In HRMorning’s “Voices of HR” podcast, Jason Parrott of Vida Health, said the key to improving your benefits strategy, communication and…
Feeling the burnout? 3 ways to revive your employees
HR pros know how important it is to help employees avoid stress and burnout, and a lot of companies are doing their best to tackle this issue.
Financial wellness programs decrease healthcare costs
Financial wellness programs are more important than ever. Why? Because happy employees create happy customers – in fact, according to Gallup, organizations that excel in engaging their employees achieve average earnings-per-share growth that is more than four times that of their competitors. Meanwhile, researchers are telling us that financial stress has emerged as the number…
Happy surprises: 3 ways HSAs deliver unexpected benefits for employees
When was the last time your employees were pleasantly surprised by their healthcare benefits like health savings accounts (HSAs)? It’s safe to say that when it comes to their covered benefits, employees hope for reliable coverage and security for their personal needs and those of their dependents, reasonable premiums and minimal administrative hassle. That’s not…
How drastic will health cost increases be in 2013?
It’s no surprise healthcare costs will increase in 2013. They increase every year. But what may surprise you is the extent to which they’ll increase.
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