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05/15/2020 When the Loneliness Epidemic meets a Global Pandemic…What Happens to Work?
As we wait to turn the page on COVID-19, it’s becoming increasingly clear that whether we thrive or languish depends significantly on the quality of the social connections we’re able to nurture.
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07/30/2019
Burnout Insights: A Conversation with Amit Sood, M.D.
New survey data from the Business Group and Optum reveal that 19 percent of employees say their employer supports them from getting burned out at work.
Read More07/25/2019
Ebola State of Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, only the fifth time the designation has been used.
Read More06/25/2019
It's Time to Talk About Mental Health
Would you rather call in sick or disclose a mental health issue to your boss? For many, the stigma and bias associated with mental illness is the greatest barrier to treatment, but we can make that change. Read More
06/11/2019
Minimum Core Benefit Standards – A Growing Trend in Global Benefits Strategy
Having a global benefits strategy may include a country wide harmonized approach with plan design reflecting market prevalence and norms. Read More
05/31/2019
More than 30 Years Later Cigarettes are Still a Problem. Here's Why
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes for short, are growing in popularity around the world, leaving some employers unsure of how to adapt their current workplace policies. Read More
05/21/2019
Having an Agile Global Benefits Vision is Key to Strategic Workforce Planning
When conducting global workforce planning in an uncertain world, some things are certain - the workforce of the future is changing, and disruption is inevitable. Read More
05/16/2019
Telework: A Business Solution or Pain Point?
For employees, the benefits of telework are clear: It saves time and money. Telework has also attracted the attention of employers, interested in reducing costs associated with absenteeism, real estate and employee turnover. Read More
05/13/2019
The Legal Minefield of Global Benefits
What it means to be a global multinational company has evolved over the years. With that, global benefits professionals have had to evolve as well. Read More
05/09/2019
The Issues of Mental Health and Well-being
Mental health issues pose considerable challenges for societies, workplaces and individuals around the world, and they’re not going away anytime soon.
Read More05/01/2019
Global Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready When Disaster Strikes
Pandemics. Political instability. Natural Disasters. In today’s world, it is important to prepare your workforce for the unexpected. As a health, well-being or benefits leader, understanding your role in Global Emergency Preparedness is essential to ensure your company’s plan effectively assists employees in an emergency, and allows for business continuity.
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