Pulse Check: Remote Work’s Impact On Employee Compensation
Earlier this month, Wellable asked a community of human resources and wellness professionals whether or not their employers plan to adjust employee compensation plans to account for remote work. Responses showed that only 5% plan to make substantial changes in compensation. Read more about our findings in today's Wellable blog.
As Commercial Office Space Changes, Employers Must Adapt
As companies shift away from large, big-city headquarters and towards virtual work and locations in multiple smaller cities, employers will need to adapt in order to maintain productivity levels, retain talent, and meet employee needs.
Money Can’t Buy Happiness—But Spending It A Certain Way Might Help
Money can't buy happiness. But does it depend on how you spend it? A Popular Science article delves into the many ways that spending money optimally can increase happiness. While most material possessions don’t typically provide long-term joy, wealth can be invested in more meaningful ways that contribute to long-term happiness.
Positive Work Cultures Boosts Productivity And Health
For those that take a holistic approach to well-being, it is common knowledge that a positive attitude can lead to improved personal health. However, the benefits of positivity don’t stop there. A Harvard Business Review article covers the link between a positive work culture and better employee performance.
2021 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report
The arrival of the new year means the release of Wellable’s 2021 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report. This comprehensive annual report investigates and quantifies wellness strategies companies are implementing in the upcoming year, providing a guide for employers to help them create a healthy, happy, and productive workforce.
Can Artificial Intelligence Solve The Mental Health Crisis?
A report from Oracle and the research firm, Workplace Intelligence, looked at how employees around the world are struggling with mental health issues and demanding support, as well as how artificial intelligence and technology may be used as solutions.
New Meditation Series Coming To Netflix In 2021
For those hoping to improve their happiness and mental well-being in the New Year, Netflix will be making that task a little bit easier. In a joint venture with Headspace, the streaming service will be launching three new meditation shows in 2021.
Study: Targeted, Well-Designed Wellness Programs Lead To Greater Success
In order to justify an investment into comprehensive and holistic wellness programs, employers often lack the data that make it easy to quantify a programs’ real value. With this in mind, Cigna conducted a report that highlights the direct economic benefits that are tied to well-developed employee wellness programs.
Coping With COVID-19 Stress, Employees Turn To The Past
In an effort to deal with the added anxiety of a pandemic, employees are turning to the nostalgic comfort of their favorite movies, music, and hobbies from decades ago. An article from The New York Times uncovers many ways that individuals around the world are using cherished entertainment and activities to improve mental and emotional health.