Microsoft Teams Launches “Virtual Commute”

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

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Importance Of Employee Benefits Accelerates Due To Pandemic

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.

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Apple Enters Home Fitness Market

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

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The Future Of Remote Work (September 2020 Edition)

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

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Health Officials Worry About Delays In Preventive Care

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

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School Disruptions Creating Workforce Challenges

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

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Community Well-Being Rankings By State (US)

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

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E-Cigarettes ≠ Superior Smoking Cessation Aid

E-Cigarettes ≠ Superior Smoking Cessation Aid

There's almost no doubt that e-cigarettes expose users to fewer toxic chemicals than traditional cigarettes. Although promising in theory, new research suggests that individuals who use e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool are no more likely to be abstinent a year later than

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Home Office Stipends Gain Traction For Remote Workers

Home Office Stipends Gain Traction For Remote Workers

As more companies commit to allowing employees to work from home indefinitely or well into 2021, they must learn to address a new set of challenges and opportunities that arise. An increasingly popular benefit that many employers are offering is home office stipends

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