CEO Survey: Return To “Normal” In 2022
Over the past year, business leaders have developed well-informed opinions about remote operations and office downsizing. To capture their reactions, KPMG surveyed 500 CEOs from the world’s most influential companies to provide their outlook on the economic landscape, as well as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the results are surprising.
Pulse Check: Reopening Offices After COVID-19
Every month, Wellable asks a single question to the large, growing, and dedicated community of human resources and wellness professionals subscribed to the Wellable Newsletter. The question for March was about when employers plan to fully reopen offices.
Survey: Many Employees Satisfied With Benefits, But Room For Improvement Remains
According to the Workplace Wellness Survey, conducted by the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research, the majority of employees (63%) are satisfied with their health and wellness benefits. While encouraging, the data also suggests that employers have room to grow other benefit areas.
Ethics And Well-Being: An Introduction
According to many philosophers and psychologists, behaving ethically can lead to improved well-being. Studies also suggest that the reverse could be true - might being well lead one to behave more ethically? If that is the case, the importance of caring for employee health and happiness should not be overlooked.
Study: Employees Need More Guidance On Health Benefits
Recent data from a survey performed by Voya Financial indicates that over a third of employees—including 54% of millennials—do not fully understand any of the benefits they’ve selected. Employees are eager for their employers to offer better guidance and education about their benefits.
Study: Excessive Mindfulness May Backfire
After a stressful year full of economic and public health worries, employees are seeking benefits focused on decreasing stress and supporting mental well-being. While mindfulness techniques are trending, employers should keep in mind that they are most effective as one part of a balanced, comprehensive wellness program.
Employee Mental Health Continues To Plummet
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, employee mental health is at an all-time low. These health issues are now so widespread that all employers need to be proactive in supporting their workforce‚ mental well-being‚ even when they do not suspect any issues at all.
Pulse Check: Caregiving Benefits After COVID-19
Every month, Wellable asks a single question to the large, growing, and dedicated community of human resources and wellness professionals subscribed to the Wellable Newsletter. The question for February was about whether or not employers plan to end caregiving benefits that were added during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beyond Diversity: Using Cultural Humility To Build Engaging Wellness Programs
While employers might already be making good efforts to recruit people of different backgrounds, they should also be evaluating whether or not certain benefits are engaging or effective for all of their employees. To assist with this, employers can employ something known as “cultural humility” when building their wellness programs.