There seems to be no end in sight for the current partial government shutdown, the third since the beginning of the Trump administration. For the vast majority of the federal government's public health efforts, though, it's business as usual.
Employee Benefit News Why is parental leave is viewed and treated so differently in the U.S. than the rest of the world? We’re the only developed country without government-mandated paid parental leave, and one of only a handful of nations worldwide that don’t provide it. This disparity matters not only to workers but to employers’ bottom line.
Next Avenue Faced with an outpouring of retiring boomers and a tight labor market, Allina Health in Minneapolis is working feverishly to retain older employees by offering part-time schedules, a phased-retirement program for clinicians and other flexible work arrangements.
A majority of U.S. workers (73 percent) said health and wellness programs are a consideration in deciding whether to work for a company, according to a new OfficeTeam survey.
Well+Good, a wellness-focused media company founded in 2010, closes each year with a look towards what they predict will be pertinent to their readers in the coming year. This year’s report includes 14 predictions for what the editors foresee making a splash in 2019
Harvard Business Review People are increasingly waking up to the magnitude of mental health issues and how they are affecting the world of work. It’s especially critical that people feel they can bring the issue of mental health out into the open without fear.
HR Morning Every HR pro knows an employee’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. And when employees aren’t getting what they need, their work suffers. One of the main things that negatively contributes to employee mental health is a feelings of isolation and loneliness in the workplace.
Fast Company 2018 was a wild year for health and wellness. The booming sector consistently bleeds into more mainstream categories — to the point where traditional retailers depend on it to boost slowing sales. At the same time, vigilant consumers and watchdog groups are fighting back against the fakes and exaggerated claims. Here are some of the more promising trends for 2019.