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Stanford Professor Questions The Future Of Remote Work
Dr. Nicholas Bloom, a professor in the Department of Economics at Stanford University, is famous for his work on remote work. One of his most well-known pieces found that working from home made employees 13% more productive and 50% less likely to quit.
Microsoft Teams Launches “Virtual Commute”
Without a commute, life can seem like a never-ending conference call. Although organizations cannot force employers to create policies that support work-life balance, they can incorporate features into their products that help facilitate it. That is exactly what Microsoft did with their new
Importance Of Employee Benefits Accelerates Due To Pandemic
COVID-19 continues to accelerate existing trends in the workplace. Benefits and perks are becoming increasingly important considerations for employees, and a recent survey from Prudential clearly shows that workers see more value in employee benefits as pandemic-era annual enrollment nears.
Apple Enters Home Fitness Market
Last week, Apple announced Apple Fitness+, a diverse subscription platform of fitness videos designed to be used in conjunction with an Apple Watch and its activity-tracking functions. This official brings Apple into direct competition with rising stars in the home fitness market, such
USPSTF: No Support For Vitamin D Screenings
In a draft recommendation statement, the USPSTF found that the current evidence is inadequate to recommend screening for vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic adults. The findings are based on a systematic review of 46 studies that assessed various doses, frequency, and duration of
The Future Of Remote Work (September 2020 Edition)
Since March 2020, that discussion of remote work has been constantly evolving, which is why the goal of this post is to highlight some recent information that may influence how employers think about remote work for their organization, recognizing that these data points
Health Officials Worry About Delays In Preventive Care
As most individuals focus on the advice of public health officials on COVID-19, many other concerns lack the attention they deserve. Most notably, many health officials are increasingly concerned about the long-term risks that will result from individuals delaying non-urgent medical procedures, many
School Disruptions Creating Workforce Challenges
School closures are creating a number of challenges for employers and setting roadblocks in the re-opening of offices. With many school districts going partially or fully remote, which will require at least one parent to stay home unless alternative care is found, employers
Community Well-Being Rankings By State (US)
Boston University School of Public Health and Sharecare published a set of data that provides valuable information on individual and community well-being, respectively. These indices should be reviewed by wellness professionals as they consider the challenges they must face when seeking to improve