Friendship is an unparalleled force: It can forge ties in ways other methods of relationship-building — like networking, negotiations and strategic … Read more
There’s Value In Wellness Programs. It’s Just Not Financial
Workplace wellness programs have been getting a bad rap lately. While more than 80% of large companies and half of small businesses offer some type of … Read more
Reduce Financial Stress With Payroll-Secured Loans
American businesses are collectively losing $500 billion per year thanks to employee financial stress, or 11 to 14% of payroll expenses, according to a … Read more
They’re Bringing Those ‘Whole Self’ Problems to Work
We talk about “authenticity” and wanting, practically demanding, that employees bring their “whole self” to work. Except, that is, … Read more
Pressure Growing on Employers to Improve Mental Health Care
In the middle of a work project at a global corporate consulting firm, Katherine Switz was gripped with a debilitating bout of anxiety. Her body froze, her … Read more
How To Recognize the Signs of a Mental Health Issue
Each year, one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness, which includes depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Defined as a … Read more
Working In Summer’s Heat Requires Extra Care to Stay Well
While the summer’s higher temperatures welcome outdoor activities and waterside relaxation, they can prove dangerous to workers in transportation, … Read more
Onsite Coaching Makes Wellness More Personal
For the past 10 years, health and wellness initiatives have become increasingly common in the workplace. They vary company to company, but usually include … Read more
A Little Pillow Talk Can Make a Healthy Difference
Between 7% and 19% of adults in the U.S. report not getting enough rest or sleep each day and between 50 and 70 million Americans have chronic sleep … Read more
Study Finds Wellness Programs Do Nothing to Improve Health Or Save Employers Money
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