Workplace wellness programs have become an $8 billion industry in the U.S. But a study published Tuesday in JAMA found they don’t cut costs for employers, … Read more
It Pays to Embrace Mental Health Wellness
With 44 million Americans suffering from some form of mental condition, and much of their daily life spent at work, companies have a critical role to play … Read more
Real Wellbeing Includes Mental Health Wellness
Society as a whole is increasingly conscious of “wellbeing.” Over the last few years the concept of wellness and wellbeing has reached new levels of … Read more
Improve the Indoor Air and Make Your Workers Smarter and Healthier
The quality and quantity of air in the spaces we inhabit have a direct impact on our health, wellbeing, and cognitive function. The impacts can vary widely … Read more
3 Ways to Support Employees With a Mental Illness
Recently, I had the incredible honor of being on a panel with Katie Strong. Katie, a clinical psychologist, ran over 2,500 miles last year starting in … Read more
5 Areas Where HR Technology Will Make a Difference This Year
The global human resource management (HRM) sector is projected to reach $30 billion by 2025. In other words, the business of creating innovative HR … Read more
Three HR Trends to Watch in 2019
The role of HR continues to be dynamic and ever-changing, with major economic, sociological, technological and cultural trends impacting the way people … Read more
6 Easy Ways to Help Your Employees Eat Healthy in the New Year
Everyone knows the way to a person’s heart, but who knew the way to attract employees and keep them healthy is also through their stomach? With the … Read more
A Look Ahead at the Legal and Market Forces Affecting Employment
Almost two years into the new presidential administration, and with highly consequential and hotly debated mid-term elections around the corner, Littler’s … Read more
Talent Competition Is Fueling Wellness Spending Increase
With historic lows in unemployment rates and a growing demand for high-quality, dedicated employees, a company’s benefits and culture have never been more … Read more
Consider Value-Based Health Care as an Alternative to Wellness
In an evolving labor market where employees are expecting (and receiving) higher pay and better perks, employers often compete in the race for top talent … Read more
4 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Smoking Cessation Program
Tobacco use is the most common substance use disorder in the U.S. Between 8% and 18% of healthcare expenditures, depending on smoking prevalence, are … Read more
How to Make Life Easier for Working Parents
The working parent’s employee experience is difficult, to say the least. According to Bright Horizons’ 2016 Modern Family Index, more than one in three new … Read more
Are You A Stress Addict?
Take a moment and consider the following questions: Do you find that you’re consistently in a state of crisis at work, with one fire to put out after … Read more
Your Job Is Killing You. Seriously
How often have you or your colleagues said, “This job is killing me”? What you likely didn’t know was that you were right — the workplace is the … Read more
5 Reasons Why Working Too Many Hours Is a Bad Idea
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 30 … Read more
4 Ways Companies Can Combat Tech Addiction
Technology addiction is damaging our personal and work lives. Studies suggest people are increasingly unhappy with their use of screen time and social … Read more
Wellness, Flexible Benefits Can Make a Big Difference
New research reveals that an alarming 62% of workers believe that their employer and workplace are having a negative or very negative impact on their … Read more
3 Stressed Workers Your Wellness Program May Be Overlooking
As more employers start investing in wellness benefits and initiatives, it’s important to understand their objectives. It’s no secret employees need help … Read more
Wellbeing Trends We’ll See In 2018: Vending Machines, Standing Desks and Nap Rooms
It’s no secret: Over the last few years, corporate well-being programs have really come of age. Continued advances in technology and a renewed cultural … Read more