Tag: employee health

September 28, 2023

Some of your employees dream of being financially independent entrepreneurs, and others fantasize about retiring early, but all of them need financial wellness. Research tells us that 63% of U.S. employees are weighed down by financial stress. Their anxiety makes […]

September 22, 2023

Sepsis, a life-threatening condition stemming from the body’s response to infection, is a growing concern not only in the United States, but also worldwide. By exploring the disturbing statistics surrounding sepsis, its economic impact, the challenge of antimicrobial resistance and […]

December 1, 2022

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that more than 20,000 work-related ocular injuries occur annually. Technology has taken over our modern professional lives in a way that has not happened before. Indeed, we lead a digitally powered lifestyle as […]

October 8, 2021

There has been ample news coverage about the invisible toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on our personal lives, but we’re just beginning to grapple with the damage done to our workplaces. As employees return to in-person work, you must […]

December 18, 2020

“Can we just go back to normal?” is probably a question you’ve asked yourself repeatedly throughout the pandemic, and if so, you aren’t alone. This “new normal” we’ve been forced into is getting old, and while we’ve all made great […]

November 30, 2020

  Everyone is trying to embrace the “new normal” of remote working. But navigating work changes during the pandemic still requires empathy, diversity, and inclusion. Today, HR teams are challenged in unprecedented ways to find solutions to increasing problems. And […]

September 29, 2020

The ongoing coronavirus crisis seems to be here to stay and the U.S. is still the country with the highest number of infections. Since India, Brazil, and Russia are in similarly poor situations, businesses around the world seem to face […]

August 29, 2020

The economic turmoil caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic has numerous implications for workers everywhere, both during the crisis and in the following period of readjustment. Financial crises have been known to severely impact employment and work conditions, but this […]

August 4, 2020

The challenges facing today’s companies are expansive and all-encompassing. Some, like the profound economic disruptions that accompany a closed economy, mostly fall outside of an organization’s control. However, others, like adjusting to new workplace norms, are contingent on a company’s […]

July 7, 2020

More employers are considering extending work-from-home (WFH) options for employees through the fall, the end of the year or longer as coronavirus cases continue to surge in parts of the country. But how does an employer or supervisor decide who […]

April 30, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a tragic toll from a human and public health standpoint, along with causing massive business disruption, resulting in some businesses shutting down completely. In contrast, others have had to rapidly expand service teams and ramp […]

July 18, 2019

Although many employees report their employer is supportive of their well-being goals, workers participating in a 2018 Robert Half survey said office food was a big obstacle to meeting those goals. Free meals, office snacks and vending machine fare were […]

June 21, 2019

The number of measles cases so far in 2019 is greater than the total number of cases for the past 25 years, announced the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 30. The CDC also warns that if […]

June 6, 2019

This study was triggered by longstanding concerns that when workers’ compensation prices are set too low, workers experience problems getting timely access to medical care, leading to poor recovery and issues with getting back to work in a timely manner, […]

May 15, 2019

Long-distance trips may be something to boast about, with wanderlust-driven influencers posting perfectly filtered photos on their social media accounts. Work-sponsored road trips also may sound glamorous but workers should recognize the potential negative impacts of business travel on their […]

April 2, 2019

The importance of good eye health is often underappreciated in the working environment. Many conditions or diseases of the eye — such as cataracts, disorders affecting the retina, dry eyes and uncorrected refractive conditions — can have a substantial impact […]

March 1, 2019

As executives across industries assess how to remain competitive in their markets, ensuring their people are healthy and their organizations are productive and performing are paramount to ongoing success. The landscape for CHROs, total rewards executives, and benefits leaders continues […]

December 10, 2018

The costs and expenses associated with healthcare services for both individuals and employers are on the rise, making it essential for them to focus on both their physical and financial health. And for employees who are about to enter retirement […]

November 15, 2018

With healthcare spending expected to rise on average 5.5% annually until the year 2026[i], supporting employee health is now every company’s business. With evidence growing on the positive relationship between diet and health, more people than ever are starting to […]

July 22, 2016

Want to make employers feel better and be more productive? Give them a serious dose of clean, fresh air. An October 2015 Harvard-led study, cited by Crain’s New York Business, found that good indoor air quality can boost performance and […]