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…
Wellness Benefits
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.…
Common knowledge tells us that eating more fruits and vegetables, and cutting out processed foods is better than filling up on empty calories when it comes to managing weight and supporting overall health. However, the connection between food and well-being…
Whether you love or hate the colder months, the shift in sunlight can have an effect on your mood. While only 5% of Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), up to 20% of Americans report getting the “winter blues” or…
The pandemic has changed the way we work and hold meetings. At first, most meetings were held via Zoom. But now that many people are back in the office, walking meetings are stepping forward as a healthy and productive alternative.…
There’s no downplaying the benefits of employee wellness and wellness programs. Workplace wellness initiatives can improve morale, boost productivity and lead to overall healthier employees. Recently, employee wellness has taken top priority as workplace stressors like inflation and layoffs rise,…
Many HR professionals are aware of the struggles full-time parents go through and how to support caregivers at work. However, since COVID-19, many parents have had to face a new struggle: pediatric mental health issues. In a 2020 survey from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
You have great well-being benefits in place. So why don't employees use them? It's a good question - with many answers - that HR pros often ask. In fact, more than 85% of employers offer well-being benefits beyond physical, yet…
You work hard to make all of your benefits communications as good as they can be. But where does all that work end up? It can be tough for you to know how effective your communications have been. You’re not…
