Are Caregiving Benefits Doing Enough For Employees? COVID-19 Edition
Caregiving benefits are an important part of any wellness program. In light of the recent global outbreak of COVID-19, they have become more important than ever.
Study: Exercise Variety May Boost Overall Activity Levels
When it comes to meeting physical activity goals, most people focus on increasing the frequency or the intensity of their routines. A new study suggests that increasing the variety of activities may also boost fitness levels.
Public Health Concerns Highlight Benefits (And Challenges) Of Remote Work
With the current public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, many companies are switching gears and adapting to remote work settings, which may create some challenges they are not accustomed to addressing.
Buzzfeed’s Parental Leave Benefits Result In 95% Retention Rate
With a younger workforce that is most impacted by parental leave policies, Buzzfeed decided to implement changes that would vastly expand their support for working parents and help them retain their best people.
Restaurants Tackle Employee Churn, Support Mental Health
For years, many businesses in the food service industry promoted a “churn and burn” mentality of working employees hard and dealing with high turnover. However, these companies are beginning to realize the negative consequences this has on both employee wellness and business success.
PwC Gets Creative With PTO Benefits, Shuts Down For the Holidays
PwC is experimenting with a new time-off benefit in hopes that it will prevent burnout among workers and retain top talent. In addition to the existing PTO, there will be company-wide shutdowns during the winter holiday season and major summer holidays.
Most People Are Lonely—And Their Work Life Isn’t Helping
With advances in technology, it seems like the world is getting smaller; in spite of this, social relationships are deteriorating. Cigna’s 2020 Loneliness Index reported a 7% increase in loneliness since 2018.
Privacy, Cost Concerns Compete With Incentives in Health Programs
According to a new survey, employees have financial and privacy-related concerns when it comes to using fitness trackers or devices. However, financial incentives increase people’s willingness to share their fitness data.
Survey: Large Employers Are Expanding Paid Leave Benefits
Companies are beginning to understand the real value that employee paid time off can have for productivity and talent retention. So much so, they are going beyond what is required by law when it comes to providing paid leave benefits.