By Rosemarie McMorris-Alexander, claims operations manager The pandemic encouraged many workers to reconsider their priorities and attitudes toward their professional and personal lives. As a result, employers were given a unique opportunity to gain insights about how to support their employees. Across industries, workers expressed a need for work-life flexibility and a desire to feel […]

By Scott Alcock, corporate counsel and national human resources manager, New Zealand The competition to attract and retain talent has never been more challenging, and it’s driving a global workplace revolution. The pandemic made everyone think long and hard about what really matters – work-life balance, pay, benefits and career opportunities, even employers’ green credentials. These are all crucial considerations […]

By Katey Bey, global head of total rewards and David Reed, global head of talent acquisition Fluctuation in the workforce has prompted employers to invest more resources, think creatively, and refocus on collaboration, communication and support for the needs of employee populations. Pay is still the key differentiator and primary focus for candidates today, but […]

By Dr. Teresa Bartlett managing director, senior medical officer and Mark Debus, MSW, LCSW manager, behavioral health services Many of those who became accustomed to remote arrangements during the pandemic fear they will lose their work-life balance upon returning to the office. Meanwhile, others feel they will gain social engagement and a sense of connectedness. […]

By Dr. Teresa Bartlett, senior medical officer and Kimberly George, global head, innovation and product development In the U.S., April 4-10 marks National Public Health Week, which aims to educate policymakers, practitioners and the public about topics that are important to improving the health of our nation. Among the issues to be highlighted this year […]

By Dr. Teresa Bartlett, managing director, senior medical officer At the height of the pandemic, healthcare resources approached capacity and the industry was under pressure to adapt quickly to changing conditions. As companies consider business strategies for 2022, many conversations center on some of the ways organizations have evolved throughout the last couple years. Here’s […]

Written by Kimberly Webb, national technical compliance director It’s no secret that intermittent leave, whether under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is difficult for employers to track and manage, but it is also an area that can spark lawsuits. What are the ins and outs of […]