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.
Upskilling: An Overlooked Wellness Strategy To Boost Productivity
Helping employees develop new skills is not only valuable to employers and overall productivity, but it is highly valued by employees themselves. If you are considering making upskilling part of your employee well-being strategy, here are some tips to help you get started.
Apple Launches Star-Studded Content In Fitness+
Now, more than ever, people are searching for virtual wellness tools to assist with pandemic-friendly home workouts and activities. Recently, Apple announced its newest Fitness+ feature, Time to Walk, a series of weekly audio episodes automatically downloaded to a subscriber’s app.
In Pandemic’s Shadow, A Substance Abuse Crisis Grows
Substance abuse problems are not new, but pandemic-related measures have likely fueled their growth. A survey by alcohol.org found that, since lockdowns began in March, a third of workers admitted to drinking or using drugs while on the job. Learn how employers can offer support and resources for substance abuse and addiction-related needs.
Loneliness On The Rise For Those Under Lockdown
Loneliness has been a growing health issue for years, but pandemic-related policies have fueled its growth. An on-going survey by researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson finds that those living under lockdown are at a greater risk for loneliness, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
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.