At least 30 states are reporting spikes in fatal opioid overdoses and ongoing concern about mental illness or substance use disorders, all in connection with COVID-19.i To help employers address these interconnected issues, the National Safety Council (NSC) is calling on employers to prioritize employee stress, emotional and mental health both now and as they return employees to […]
Wellness
EEOC to Drop Incentive Requirement for Wellness Programs
The EEOC has approved a proposed rulemaking addressing what level of incentives employers may lawfully offer to encourage employee participation in wellness programs that require disclosure of medical information, without violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was drafted in response to a decision by the U.S. District Court […]
New “Normal” Impacts Nearly Every Worker in the U.S., Study Says
A recent survey of workers in the U.S. from the ADP Research Institute reveals that an initially significant decrease in worker confidence appears to be leveling off despite the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on nearly every worker in the U.S. The findings included in the report titled “A Workplace Redefined: Employee Resilience Amid The COVID-19 […]
Companies Enhance Healthcare, Well-Being Programs Amid Pandemic
Companies are making enhancements to their health care, well-being and leave programs, according to a new Willis Towers Watson survey examining the business impact of COVID-19 on health benefits. The survey, conducted from April 20 – 23, found that nearly half of respondents (47%) are enhancing health care benefits, 45% are broadening well-being programs, and […]
Trends in Worksite Wellness Programs
If you have a wellness program (and most businesses do), it’s worth your while to update what you offer to keep your workers productive and motivated. Corporate Wellness Magazine.com looks at five trends in wellness programs that may give you some fresh ideas for your business. “Around the world, more and more companies and corporations […]