Companies should better promote wellness benefits | Development strategies to keep employees engaged | Both sides right -- and wrong -- in debate on office return
The annual cost of employee wellness programs can run from $150 to $2,000 per employee, according to Limeade, causing at least some CFOs to wonder if they are worthwhile as few workers use these offerings, despite the rising levels of employee stress and burnout. However, 93% of employees who use them say that they are helpful, a survey by Business Group on Health finds.
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Helping your employees add to their skills and career experiences can pay off and help you keep them around, writes Rachel Blakely-Gray, content manager at Patriot Software. That help can be provided in multiple forms, including tuition reimbursement, cross-training in different areas of the business and job-rotation programs that prevent work from becoming stagnant.
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PK Safety President and CEO Rick Pedley offers six ways to keep a remote workforce safe. Having a written policy, taking advantage of new technology and actively communicating are some of his tips.
Seventy percent of American workers say they will need their employer's help to realize maximum savings from health care coverage and other benefit offerings during the open enrollment period this fall, according to a survey by Voya Financial. The survey also noted that nearly three-quarters of Americans report inflation has contributed to their stress over personal finances, up from 66% in March.
Emotionally intelligent leaders tend to use phrases that focus on showing appreciation, understanding the underlying reasons for situations and asking for advice when appropriate, writes Bill Murphy Jr.
“The economy is too uncertain right now. We’re freezing most travel and professional development unless it’s internal. It’s an expense we can’t afford.”
Can’t you? What does it cost you to lose good people?
Today’s Recruitment & Retention story talks about the importance of learning and development in today’s tight labor market. Your top performers -- even those at the higher levels -- enjoy development opportunities. They like hearing about new trends and practices, networking and meeting new people, and exchanging ideas with peers.
It makes them feel valued. They come back from these experiences fired up and excited to share what they learned.
And they appreciate your support.
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