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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 and views may change as society continues to adjust to the pandemic.
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 of which are being postponed due to fears of going into a medical practice.
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 are faced with the inability to retain talent and reopen offices.
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 employee health.
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 those who use alternative aids or nothing at all.
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 to encourage employees to invest in productive home workspaces.
Say Hello To Halo, Amazons New Wearable Device
Despite the challenges many wearable device companies have experienced over the past several years, Amazon entered the market with Halo, an on-wrist health tracker. Amazon Halo uses five health metrics to give users a comprehensive look at their health and well-being as well as provide actionable recommendations on how to improve it.
Benefits Alone Cannot Improve Employee Well-Being
A study from The Well-being Lab and George Mason University found that wellness benefits alone cannot meaningfully change the health of employees. Specifically, the study found that leadership and culture have an incredible impact on well-being in the workplace.
“Twindemic” Fears Highlight Importance Of Flu Shots
This fall and winter, countries around the world will need to address an airborne respiratory illness that primarily affects the nose, throat, and, in more severe cases, lungs. Although the description could easily be mistaken for COVID-19, it is referring to the seasonal flu. The scenario of a severe flu season is a real possibility that has public health officials fearing a “twindemic.”