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Unwell Employees Cost U.S. Employers $530B In Lost Productivity
Many employers across the world are finalizing budgets for the coming year, and for some human resource professionals, this includes justifying the investment in employee wellness programs. Fortunately, a new research may provide some data to help bolster the case for these types of programs.
The 4 Types Of Health Care Consumers
A new study describes the 4 types of unique healthcare consumers, each of which possesses unique characteristics and propensities to engage with healthcare technology. The segmentation analysis helps healthcare stakeholders understand attitudes & behaviors to attract, retain, and engage consumers.
Google, Facebook Drop Forced Arbitration In Harassment Cases
Two weeks ago, more than 20,000 Google employees staged a walkout in protest to the how the company chose to pay millions of dollars in exit packages to male executives accused of misconduct while staying silent about the transgressions. Now, Google and Facebook are dropping their forced arbitration.
Study: Social Media Use Tied To Depression And Loneliness
While the idea that mental and emotional well-being are adversely impacted by social media use is not new, existing research is limited in that the surveys and correlative studies are at best suggestive. A new experimental study links social media use to worse emotional states and vice versa.
Study: Paid Sick Leave Tied To Lower Employee Stress
In a new study, researchers found that people without paid sick leave are more likely to worry about paying monthly bills, achieving long-term retirement goals, or being prepared for an illness or accident. These findings should impact the way employers think about offering paid sick leaves.
Study: Stress Impairs Cognitive Ability
A study published in Neurology discovered an interesting connection between cognitive performance and levels of cortisol. The analysis found that individuals with the highest levels of cortisol had lower scores on cognitive tests relative to people with average levels of cortisol.
HDHPs Losing Favor Amongst Employers
Employers are beginning to slow enrollment in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and, in some cases, reinstate more traditional plans. This is likely the result of the tightening labor market that provides employees more leverage over pay and benefits.
39% Of Large Employers Offer $151-$500 In Wellness Incentives
The Employer Health Benefits Survey report is full of important findings, from increases in health insurance premiums to changes in employer contributions and growing use of new programs like telemedicine. Included in the report is information pertaining to employee health and wellness programs.
Study: Flexible Work Schedules Can Harm Employees
Countless research has confirmed that flexible working has the potential to increase employee job satisfaction, and many organizations are offering this benefit. However, there have been cases where flexible work hours have actually been shown to have a trivial, or even adverse, effect on employees.