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ACA Will Make Wellness Even More Important

Your wellness program may get much more important under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), says Morris, a member of the firm Epstein Becker Green in its Washington, D.C., office who specializes in benefits. There are already many benefits to wellness programs, but Morris is convinced they will become even more crucial as the ACA unfolds […]

Sage Advice to Help Women Grads Successfully Navigate the World of Work

Each year when eager grads launch into the exciting unknowns of new careers, I inevitably receive requests for guidance on how young women can best overcome the myriad obstacles they’re likely to find in the workplace.  After years in Fortune 500 leadership and as the founder of a leadership development firm dedicated to women’s advancement […]

Maximize the Impact of Your Employee Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have been around for decades, and your company likely has one. You may not pay much attention to it, but if you don’t, you may be missing an opportunity to really reap its maximum value. Recently, the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) (businessgrouphealth.org) created a work group charged with a […]

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2024 Olympics as a Source of Employee Engagement and Team Building 

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris present a unique opportunity for organizations to boost employee engagement and morale. As a globally unifying event, the Olympics can foster a sense of community and excitement within the workplace. Here are some ideas to consider for engaging employees during this international celebration.  There are a wide range of […]

Airline Faces Weighty Problems with New Hiring Policies

Employers are adopting wellness programs to help workers maintain a healthy weight to prevent chronic diseases. The high cost of fuel is prompting an Indian airline to adopt a hiring requirement that looks at weight from another viewpoint. GoAir had decided that to save on fuel, it will only hire flight attendants who are female […]

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Key Employee Concerns Post-Pandemic

For over 2 years, employees, employers, and just about everyone else across the globe have been eagerly awaiting the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused widespread disruption in work, community, and family life and created tremendous stress among workers. As the pandemic recedes in many parts of the world, however, new challenges and […]

Digital Therapeutics Can Be a Pillar to a More Proactive Health Culture

With more than 181 million Americans depending on employer-sponsored health plans to access care, HR and benefits leaders have a critical responsibility when it comes to the health and well-being of their people. And, as we emerge from a pandemic, people have become more conscious and proactive about their health, both mental and physical. As […]

Tips on Responding to Requests for Religious Exceptions to Vaccine Mandates

Many employers have questions about employees’ religious objections to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies because they’re required to accommodate any sincerely held religious beliefs in opposition to the rules. Notably, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) answered questions about the possible accommodations in new technical assistance released on October 25, 2021.