PwC Gets Creative With PTO Benefits, Shuts Down For the Holidays

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.

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Most People Are Lonely—And Their Work Life Isn’t Helping

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.

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Privacy, Cost Concerns Compete With Incentives in Health Programs

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.

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Survey: Large Employers Are Expanding Paid Leave Benefits

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.

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Google Is Re-engineering The Way Employees Eat

Google Is Re-engineering The Way Employees Eat

Google's office cafeterias have been known for its success with creating positive social spaces and happy employees, but over the past five years, the company has wanted to achieve even more with its food program. Now, Google wants to alter people’s diet choices to be healthier.

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Survey: Employees Ask Google—Not Doctors—About Health Concerns

Survey: Employees Ask Google—Not Doctors—About Health Concerns

Four out of five office workers reported turning to the internet first at the onset of symptoms, putting them at risk of making poor medical decisions by consuming incorrect or misleading information found online.

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Study: Practicing Mindfulness May Lower Blood Pressure

Study: Practicing Mindfulness May Lower Blood Pressure

Mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation have surged in popularity, but research of their impact has been lagging. A new study demonstrates the value of mindfulness and as a result, builds a case for companies to include it in their employee wellness programs.

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Study: Wearable Devices Not Always Accurate With Calories Burned, Heart Rate

Study: Wearable Devices Not Always Accurate With Calories Burned, Heart Rate

A study looked at the accuracy and efficacy of several different wearable devices that monitor and track physical activity, revealed that these devices are not always accurate when measuring physiological responses to exercise.

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Apple Partners With Gyms For Rewards Program

Apple Partners With Gyms For Rewards Program

Apple is providing some extra inspiration and support for those looking to achieve fitness goals this year. The tech giant recently launched Apple Watch Connected, a new rewards program for Apple Watch users.

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