Health and Wellness
In the Great Resignation, don’t forget executives’ wellness
The current retention crisis is well documented. A record 4.3 million people quit their jobs in August, following another 4 million in July. HR and benefits leaders are working hard to reduce turnover and to fill vacancies. Companies are rushing to offer wellness programs. Some like Nike, LinkedIn, Bumble, and Hootsuite shut down entirely for…
It’s not all bad news in the COVID-19 era: 3 changes for the better
During these stressful and uncertain times, it can be easy to give into the anxiety. And while this new normal is difficult to adjust to, there are some ways this pandemic has changed how we work for the better. Calm in the chaos It might sound crazy, but here’s how workplaces have actually been benefiting…
Loneliness: How HR leaders can help teams move forward
The pandemic has kept people apart. What can HR leaders do to help reduce the impact of loneliness as we go forward? Consider this: More than 40% of employees struggle with mental health issues, and pandemic restrictions left 54% of them feeling isolated. We were already forming fewer friendships than in the past. Previously, as…
Make this threat … and watch wellness participation climb
Of course you don’t want to rule with an iron fist, but hear this idea out.
Mental Health: A critical aspect of business resumption
As corporate leaders develop thoughtful strategies to resume business operations, bringing employees back to work in a manner that protects not only their physical, but also their mental health, should be considered part of a holistic business resumption framework. Concern for the ongoing mental health and resilience of the workforce is accentuated by the knowledge that many employees are…
New COVID-19 screening rules: What’s allowed, who’s paying
As employers grapple with how to screen employees for the coronavirus upon returning to the workplace, several federal agencies have issued new testing rules and guidance. In June, there were two big coronavirus testing developments: • The EEOC issued a new ruling on June 17 that said employers are prohibited from requiring mandatory antibody testing….
Oh, the stress! 4 unique ways to help employees improve well-being this year
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 and co-workers, according to Mental Health America’s Mind the Workplace Report. HR and other company…
OSHA Blames Employer After Worker Dies on First Day of Work
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has determined that a worker died of heatstroke on his first day at work because a farm labor contractor did not do enough to protect its workers from heat-related hazards. In a press release, OSHA said a 26-year-old man arrived from Mexico to help plant sugar cane in…
Performance-based pay: Is it affecting your workers’ mental health?
Performance-based pay is likely the most common feature of the compensation structures of U.S. companies, experts say. And guess what? It’s also likely to be affecting your workers’ mental health. When employers transitioned to a pay-for-performance compensation plan (based on bonuses, commissions, profit-sharing, etc.), workers showed an increased use of anxiety and depression medications: 5.7%…
Post-COVID workplace realities – and what HR can do now
Employees have changed. Management has changed. Work has changed. Now it’s time to adapt to the post-COVID workplace realities. How, where and why we work are different than before the coronavirus. Here’s what researchers and experts found – and how HR can proactively manage the new workplace realities. Normal is still on hold Nearly all…
Remote employees are burned out: What HR needs to do
Many employees thought working from home would be the greatest thing ever. Now remote employees are burned out. Almost 70% of remote employees experienced burnout symptoms while working from home during COVID-19, a recent Monster.com survey found. That’s a 35% increase since early May! Working from home was once thought to be the ultimate perk. Now it’s a pain for…
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