Work / Life Issues

Coronavirus driving open enrollment interest

09/29/2020

New research from the MetLife insurance company suggests the coronavirus pandemic has left employees keenly interested in making smart choices about their benefits elections.

Report addresses when to claim Social Security

09/01/2020

It’s a basic tenet of HR that directly providing financial advice to employees is an ethical no-no. However, there is nothing wrong with steering them toward resources that can help them make good decisions about their money.

Domestic abuse on the rise: How employers can respond

08/25/2020

Joblessness, stress and close quarters during the covid crisis have led to higher incidences and severity of domestic violence cases.

Help your employees battle pandemic stress

08/14/2020

Juggling personal and professional obligations has never been an easy task. The demands inflicted over the past few months due to the pandemic, however, have caused unprecedented challenges to this balancing act—especially for workers with kids.

Explore all childcare options to help working parents

08/11/2020

With most public school systems announcing they will at least start the fall semester conducting virtual classes, many of your employees will soon face familiar hurdles. Possible solutions fall into three broad categories: flexibility at work, flexibility from work and caregiver support.

Next covid crisis: Lack of childcare for staff

07/23/2020

To overcome the closed schools and lack of childcare openings, employers will have to use a multi-pronged approach.

Require childcare for WFHer? Expect backlash

07/16/2020

Employers who don’t or can’t call everyone back to the office may want to review the childcare and school opening plans in their area and adjust their own accordingly.

Snapshot: Childcare issues could hinder return to work

07/14/2020

Working parents worry about sending kids back to daycare when work reopens. Health and financial concerns may force many to stay home with children instead of working.

The next coronavirus crisis: No care for employees’ kids

07/07/2020

As you get ready to bring employees back to your physical workplace, prepare for an unexpected impediment: Workers unable to return because they can’t find anyone to look after their children.

Pandemic perks: No-contact mobile refueling at work

06/26/2020

Companies can come to your workplace and refuel employee or fleet cars on the spot.