Employee Engagement

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the labor market is going to be much more open in the immediate future. As previous economic downturns have indicated, companies will be looking to cut costs in the form of reduced employee benefits.

Crafting a competitive, holistic wellness program to attract and retain the best talent can require a lot of resources. For companies to reap all the benefits the programs can provide, employees must be engaged. A study revealed that health engagement incentives programs can lower total medical costs for their employers by an average of 10%.

Remote work is becoming increasingly popular. However, the workplace has traditionally been a common location for meeting and developing friendships that extend beyond job interactions. How does this popular trend affect an employee’s social life?

When it comes to deciding on a career path, “follow your passion” gets thrown around frequently. While it certainly sounds good, it doesn’t appear to be practical. Studies show this advice may be oversimplifying, at best, and actively detrimental, at worse.

76% of employees are planning to stay with their current employer no longer than five years. This figure should be sobering to employers, as employee retention and high turnover rates can directly affect a company’s bottom line.

As organizations continue to leverage data and analytics to create high performing teams, one practice that’s growing in popularity is the use of personality profile tests in the workplace. However, employers should be wary of unintended consequences.

Compensation is still important, but 4,000 participants in a recent survey by Wrike revealed factors other than money that made them happy in their jobs.

Implementing a wellness program isn’t a one-step solution. It requires a culture shift that is reflected in policies, programs, procedures, and behaviors the company displays. The only way to make that change is with the buy-in of senior executives, the CXOs. Here's how to get their support.