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Apple Launches Star-Studded Content In Fitness+
Now, more than ever, people are searching for virtual wellness tools to assist with pandemic-friendly home workouts and activities. Recently, Apple announced its newest Fitness+ feature, Time to Walk, a series of weekly audio episodes automatically downloaded to a subscriber’s app.
Social Distancing Measures Fuel Employee Loneliness
In the wake of COVID-19, social distancing measures taken across the country have created more isolated workers than before. A lonely employee is more likely to perform poorly, switch jobs frequently, earn fewer promotions, and feel less satisfied with their career. For employers, the loss in productivity isn’t the only concern either; healthcare costs are also much higher for these workers.
Study: Telehealth Usage Varies By Demographics
The surge in telehealth usage during the pandemic has been applauded by many as a solution to increase access to health care, even in the toughest of situations. Despite overall usage increasing substantially, the headline numbers do not tell the full story, as research shows that usage varies significantly by different social determinant health categories.
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. Despite the positives of remote work uncovered from the study, he is quick to note the current environment is quite different, especially in four areas: children, space, privacy, and choice.
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 'virtual commute' feature on their communications platform, Teams.
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 as Peloton and Mirror.
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.
Virtual Fitness Thrives During Pandemic, Leaving On-Site Facilities Empty
In the past several months, employers have been restructuring employee wellness programs to meet different needs for workers, as on-site wellness facilities closed and many struggled to reconfigure a healthy work-life balance. Many employers have attempted to maintain the momentum of their in-person, on-site fitness offerings with new virtual options.
Google Announces Remote Work Plan
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, companies are looking at a combination of government guidelines, health advice, and employee preferences to build their return-to-work strategies. Just recently, Google sent out an email to employees about how the tech giant plans to handle the transition through a “gradual, phased approach.”