Overloading workers and excessive collaboration are among the significant issues, and stress-management classes don’t help.
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Curating the week in wellness August 23–27, 2021: What vaccine approval means, how to retain millennials, and more
The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.
Report: Vacation is not the solution to chronic burnout
While taking time away provides a temporary respite, the unending stress that has put the crunch on American workers requires a multi-pronged approach.
Study: Employee loyalty, engagement plummet to 12-month low
New research confirms that workers are weighing their options—and eager to find greener pastures.
5 vital DE&I takeaways from top HR pros
Gallup research offers insights into how companies can improve efforts to boost internal equity.
Report: Healthy lifestyle and financial security top list of employees’ well-being priorities
Data from Alight shows that workers are looking for balance and support in managing the stresses of post-pandemic life.
Collaboration technologies are changing the nature of internal communications
At companies where messaging platforms have taken hold, employees (and communicators) rely on them more often than on traditional methods, according to the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report.
What would workers sacrifice to remain remote?
Results from a new survey show that employees would accept significant cuts to pay, PTO and benefits to avoid going back to the office.
Boardroom diversity’s a bottom-line benefit
Turns out it’s not just the right thing to do. New data suggests that making your board more inclusive can help boost revenue.
Report: Unpaid maternity leave presents major gap for employee wellness
In data from Breeze, women who did not have some form of disability insurance to cover their maternity leave losses were forced to draw down savings, borrow or take on a side job.