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The Four-Day Workweek—A Real Option for Employers or Hype? Three Takeaways

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

27 Jun 202327 Jun 2023

A four-day workweek is not a new concept as employers have been using alternative work schedules in various ways for decades. In the past several years, employers have taken a fresh look at enhancing workplace flexibility and work-life balance. Given this renewed […]

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Four Benefits That Increase Worker Productivity

Justin Held, CEBS

09 Mar 202310 Mar 2023

In a recent International Foundation wellness survey, respondents were asked about company culture issues that are impacting workforce productivity. Far and away, the most cited issue was worker stress. Another commonly cited issue was poor work-life balance. Responding organizations are recognizing the […]

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Quiet Quitting: What to Know About the Latest Workplace Trend

Anne Patterson

30 Aug 202230 Aug 2022

What Is Quiet Quitting? It’s been hot in the headlines and dominating social media scrolls over the past few weeks—quiet quitting. A viral TikTok video popularized the concept in July, inspiring many workers to share their opinions and experiences. According to an […]

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Five Challenges Paid Time Off Could Help Solve

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

26 Apr 202226 Apr 2022

In 2022, employees expect their benefits to address flexibility as much as they expect health and retirement benefits. Many employers are starting to realize that flexibility will affect the future of their workforce, prompting them to consider incorporating remote and hybrid work […]

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How Can Employers Evaluate and Reduce Burnout?

Cara McMullin

16 Mar 202226 Apr 2022

The Foundation recently hosted a webinar titled “Preventing Burnout in the New Future of Work” with workplace well-being expert Jennifer Moss, author of The Burnout Epidemic. Moss will be a keynote speaker at the 32nd Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion […]

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Will Employers Rethink At-Work Perks With the Return to the Office?

Justin Held, CEBS

22 Jul 202120 Jul 2021

The summer of 2021 is initiating the gradual return to in-workplace business operations. As part of a COVID-19 study from May of 2021, respondents approximated that 55% of their workforces were working remotely. Respondents also noted that they anticipated about 32% of […]

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Employee Well-Being Tips for Times of Crisis and Beyond

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

20 Apr 202119 Apr 2021

In a typical year, the top causes of stress affecting employee well-being are generally money, physical health, work and relationships. The COVID-19 pandemic, of course, is anything but typical, and it has exacerbated many of these issues and more, including mental health, […]

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How to Navigate Remote Work and Help Employees Thrive in 2021

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

28 Jan 202128 Jan 2021

When we rang in the New Year, there was a palpable sense of relief that 2020 was behind us. Then came the realization that, from a remote work standpoint at least, not much has changed in early 2021. In fact, research shows […]

How to Be a Family-Friendly and Single-Friendly Workplace

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How to Be a Single-Friendly and Family-Friendly Workplace

Lois Gleason, CEBS

20 Sep 201821 Sep 2018

You want to attract and retain productive employees in this job-seeker’s market. Should you offer family-friendly benefits and working conditions? Absolutely. But don’t take for granted your employees without children. It’s important to make sure you have a single-friendly workplace too. Great workers […]