Apple Enters Home Fitness Market
Last week, Apple announced Apple Fitness+, a diverse subscription platform of fitness videos designed to be used in conjunction with an Apple Watch and its activity-tracking functions. This official brings Apple into direct competition with rising stars in the home fitness market, such as Peloton and Mirror.
Survey: Workers Conceal Mental Health Issues From Employers
Despite the progress made in destigmatizing mental health issues and pursuing positive emotional wellness goals, there is still work to be done. A survey conducted by Aetna showed that workers were less likely to be open about a mental health concern or use benefits like sick days to deal with those issues than they were for physical illness.
Accountability Partners Promote Success In Individual Wellness Goals
A lot of attention has been put towards making wellness programs more effective by addressing the specific, personal needs of each individual rather than opting for a one-size-fits-all approach. While this individualization is necessary for accessibility and engagement, employers should keep in mind that there are benefits to including a social aspect in their wellness program.
Long Live The Water Cooler Conversation: One Shortcoming Of Remote Work
What is often considered a harmless distraction for office workers may actually be providing some long-neglected wellness and productivity benefits. As more and more jobs offer remote work options, the daily social ritual of small talk or “water cooler conversations”—and any benefits they might be carrying with them—seem to be fading fast.
Anticipating Labor Market Changes, Employers Begin Reducing Benefits
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.
Study: Engagement Incentives Increase Wellness Programs’ Value
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%.
Cadence Is Key: Extending The Office Community To Remote Workers
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?
Careers With Purpose, Not Just Passion, Enrich Employees’ Lives
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.
Survey: Three-Fourths Of Employees Plan To Quit Within Five Years
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.