Domestic Partners, Same- Sex Couples and "Civil unions": benefits for unmarried couplesWhen it comes to providing benefits for employees, defining domestic partners is important.
Parent Connection ®Give your employees the skills to communicate and deal with their kids; it may increase your workplace´s productivity.
Strategies for Electronic Career Support to EmployeesInterest is growing in ways to deliver career development and other HRM services to employees electronically via in-company Intranet and products are being marketed to meet this need.
Gaining Commitment to Change Through Career CoachingToo much attention is being paid to systems and work in process flows with little to the feelings and concerns of those involved. Personal success and development opportunities for individuals are not being commingled with business enterprise success. These are the very issues that often undermine such change programs.
Able and Available to Work?The new rule released by the Department of Labor (DOL) exempts new parents.
Meeting Employee NeedsFueled by a rapid increase in the number of women entering the workforce, more and more employees are expecting - and demanding - a balance between the expectations of work and the demands of personal life.
Death by LegislationWith all of the legal requirements that employers are subject to, how do HR professionals stay on top of the requirements to ensure minimum compliance?
10 Considerations in Developing Telecommuting Policies and AgreementsWhether a company has a formal program or is faced with making a decision about telecommuting based upon an individual employee request, there are certain issues that need to be addressed in developing a telecommuting agreement.
Work and Family: why it's smart to value familyDoes working affect family life negatively, or does placing too much attention on family, leave less energy for work?
A Canadian Perspective on Achieving Work/Life Balance: Where to find 8 hours a week to thinkEven when we spend more time at home, home may not be a haven of balance. If we´re not running for soccer practice, parent care or lawn maintenance, we´re running to make it home from work before the dog lets go.
Homefair.comDoes your HR department exclude "relocation assistance" because of the feared cost, time and effort requirements?
With Homefair.com, a free online resource, these barriers are removed and all that remains is the benefit of assisted employees. Join HR.com as we explore Homefair.com and all of it´s offerings!
Employee Assistance Program: An Effective ResoTips on assessing an EAP
Lifecare.comHR.com takes a look at a website, Lifecare.com, that offers employees services and solutions to developing a work-life balance. It has also been given by CIO Magazine the CIO Web Business 50/50 award.
WorkFamily.com: Work-Life Balance ResourcesWorkFamily.com is a website that offers both free resources and information regarding work life balance issues as well as subscriptions to a variety of work life balance newsletters, research reports, useful databases, and Training services. This week, HR.com highlights the free resources and information that WorkFamily.com offers.
Beyond Policy and Program: The Next Generation Work-Life StrategyFunded by the Ford Foundation, our research goal was to determine what the prevented employees from utilizing creative ´family friendly´ programs.
Stress ManagerMany employers claim that having some sort of spirituality program at work actually helps with employee productivity and effectiveness. Based on the fundamentals of Internal Yoga, the StressManager from AwarenessTools.com can be used as an informative yet entertaining way of letting employees relieve some of the stress from their daily lives and to learn to balance their personal and professional lives.
Holding a Job, Having a Life: Strategies for ChangeA Work in America Institute National Policy Study: This report presents the findings of a two-year study by Work in America Institute that investigated how some companies have moved beyond simply adding a work/life program or policy. Instead, the employers in this study have adopted a strategic work/life-approach designed to accomplish a "dual agenda": to simultaneously improve business results and employees'' work/life integration.
Handling Resistance To Work/Life InitiativesAs they attempt to create and implement policies aimed at making the workplace more family-friendly, HR managers must prepare themselves to handle the resistance they are apt to face.
Towards an Ecology of Soul In Work: Implications for Human Resource DevelopmentAn ecology of soul in work involves understanding the deep and holistic relationship between the worker and the work environment. It is about how this relationship is experienced, and the meaning we make of our lives as workers.
Personal Services Agencies for Recruitment and RetentionWhile few workers would accept a job or switch jobs for a subsidized massage or car wash, the convenience provided by concierge services sends the right message to your staff. Their time is important and you´re demonstrating your respect for that by providing this benefit - helping them in their war for time as you fight the war for talent.
Providing Transportation Benefits: A Look at Some Options for EmployersA growing number of US employers are turning to third party providers and partnerships for assistance in providing transportation benefits.
Xylo, Inc.: a work-life solutions providerXylo provides companies with an innovative work-life solution to help make their employees´ lives more convenient and easier. The HR idea is that companies need to offer more than attractive salaries and benefits options to attract, motivate, and retain their best employees.
TCC 2000Many employers realize that monetary rewards are not the single most important source of job satisfaction for employees. In fact, these employers are taking a proactive approach to managing their workforce by giving them a variety of different fringe benefits. One type of fringe benefit includes employee wellness programs such as the Take Charge Challenge.
Flexible Work Schedules Retool a Small Company for the Big TimeA quick look at an insurance company that used flexible schedules to improve morale.
Find-A-Therapist.comFind-A-Therapist is an extensive worldwide network of over 10,000 mental healthcare professionals. What is unique about this large membership is that whatever the situation, you will literally be able to find a therapist for it. If you can´t find one, Find-A-Therapist will find one for you!
Personal Concierge Services as a BenefitA recent online survey found that employees continue to struggle with the pressure from their demanding schedules --- both on the job and off.
Financial EnginesFinancial Engines is a leading provider of investment services to employers and financial institutions. The Company provides employers with a risk free way to provide their employees with investment advice and they will customize their services to fit each organization's needs.
Re-Inventing Work: Re-linking Life And LivelihoodA systemic change process to increase shareholder value, customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction.
10 Amazing Statistics On The Changing World Of WorkCurrent economic times are leading to a variety of challenges for employers.� From the shrinking labor force, to retention, to the "free agent" mentality, the world of work is changing fast and furiously.
The Benefits Of Providing Legal Services-One of our contributors argues the case for the need for individual and employer sponsored legal plans.
Gov. Swift Greatly Underestimates Cost of Massachusetts Paid Family Leave PlanProposed benefits could cost twice as much as estimated and pit unemployed against those who have jobs.
Enviego-Comparing Lifestyle Management in the UK and the USEver wish for a personal assistant? No you can have one...
More Employers Look To Work-Life, Absence Control Programs-As professional and personal demands increasingly compete for workers´ time, more employers are finding that flexibility offers a way to help their employees and their businesses manage the strain.
Telecommuting: Not All Have the Right Stuff-An increasingly mobile, telecommuting workforce will be the biggest trend in the 21st-century workplace.
Devising Effective Work/Life Programs-It´s ironic, but to hear Sandra Burud tell it, having an early and fervent advocate may be one of the worst beginnings for a company´s work/life program.
Litigation Fears No Longer Spur Most Diversity Programs-Few U.S. employers today support corporate diversity programs just to avoid litigation.
And You Thought Playing Solitaire At Work Was Bad-Your employees may soon be using your computers to organize a union or distribute union literature, and if you try to stop it, you may be the one to get scolded.
CareerJournal.com Advises Job Seekers To Research Corporate Reputation-Job seekers need to pay attention to a corporation''s reputation because scandals can leave black marks on resumes.
Help Your Employees Help Themselves-Employment Assistance Programs (EAPs) and Dependent Care Services can provide unique value-added benefits for both you and your employees.
Increase Employee Satisfaction And Improve Your Bottom Line-Research clearly shows that work/life initiatives work to increase employee satisfaction.
Work/Life Programs: A Win/Win Business Strategy-There are countless ways that a company can help its workforce achieve work/life balance -- the majority of which can be implemented quite inexpensively.
Fewer Than One-Third Of U.S. Workers Have Access To Flexible Work Schedules-In lean economy, flexibility is low-cost option for employers to help relieve employees'' time squeeze.
Is Telework Right For Your Business?-Telework allows employees to find greater balance between their professional and personal lives, which often leads to greater job satisfaction and company loyalty.
Notes from NYC Work-Life Conference-If you didn''t get a chance to attend the conference, here''s what you missed.
What Employees Are Looking For in Work/Life Balance Programs-Call it "Quality of Life" or "Work/Life Balance" - but either way, it''s clear American workers are clamoring for flexible work schedules and a greater degree of balance between work life and personal life.
Flexible Work Arrangements Promote Productivity-By creating a Flexible Work Arrangement, companies can keep good employees and not force them to sacrifice family life.
The History of EAPs and Work-Life Programs-Work-Life is the "it" word right now, but where did the concept come from?
This Holiday Season Ask Yourself: "Do My Parents Need Help?"-For most the term "Home for the holidays" conjures up images of being with loved ones and sharing good times - but it can leave other with a feeling of uneasiness about their parents'' ability to live on their own.
Maintaining a Presence When Teleworkers are Nowhere to be Seen-Several tips to ensure presence as a teleworker.
Over the River and Through the Woods...and to the Airport-A look at elder care at a distance and the problems it can cause.
Out Of Site But Not Out Of Mind-For both employee and employer, telecommuting is a conditional solution that depends on specific factors in order for it to work.
The Employee Assistance and Work/Life Professional Survey: The Future is already written...-This article presents some of the major findings the
Employee Assistance and Work/Life Professionals Survey.
Long Term Care Expected to Grow in Coming Years-According to an annual MetLife survey, rising participation in long-term care (LTC) insurance plans will be a major employee benefits trend for U.S. companies this year.
Advising IT Managers on How to Train For Peak Performance in Today's High Pace Workplace!-A solution for employee burnout among IT Managers.
Canadians In The Workplace Working Harder To Maintain Their Relationships-''Marital problems'' are nearly 30% of all EAP cases according to Warren Shepell report
Responding to a Terminally Ill Employee: An Organizational Intervention-How to deal with the stress in the workplace caused by a very sensitive issue.
Chinese-Speaking Workers Less Concerned Than Peers About Financial Security, Yet Remain Unprepared-False sense of security leaves more dependents at risk: In addition to children, more than one-third of Chinese-speaking workers have financially dependent parents
Book Review: Healing and Laughing in the Face of Stress, Burnout, & Depression-The Stress Doc tackles the "Toxic-Traumatic Trio" - stress, burnout, and depression.
Are You Igniting Your Own Burnout?-Fighting your instincts can be extremely stressful!
The Benefit Files - June 21, 2004- Faster than a silver bullet.
Data Reveals Striking Increase In Disability Claims Related to ObesityConditions associated with obesity increase burden on health costs.
The Four Stages of BurnoutAre you surviving the burnout battlefront?
Singapore: More Childcare Options For Working ParentsSingaporeans surveyed prefer to use childcare centers as a childcare option, rather than in-home childcare workers.
Workers Sweat the Big Stuff, But Value Vacation Time MoreMany in 'Gratification Nation' live Paycheque-to-Paycheque; 63% Carry Credit Card Debt: MetLife Survey.
Dr. Ian Shaffer, MHN's Chief Medical Officer, Named Chairman of AMBHA"We are delighted that Dr. Shaffer has been honored in this way," says Jerry Coil, president of MHN.
The Blurred Line Between EAP and Work/Life BenefitsAccording to a recent survey conducted by HR.com, the difference between Employee Assistance Program benefits and work/life benefits are still unclear to many HR professionals: From Rebecca Kubica, HR.com Benefits Analyst.
From Sickcare to HealthCare: America's Best Companies Focus on Keeping Employees HealthyHealth Screenings Play A Major Role; from Principal Financial Group.
Coaching to Improve Executives' Competencies, Performance and Health is an Investment Many Companies is MakingHummingbird Coaching Services (www.hummingbirdcoaching.com) has entered the field of Executive and Management Coaching through a partnership with Legacy Learning, formerly Franklin Covey Coaching.
I-trax Opens New Medical Center for Coors' EmployeesI-trax, Inc. (Amex: DMX), a leader in integrated health and productivity management, announced today that CHD Meridian Healthcare, an I-trax company, has opened an on-site primary care and occupational health facility.
February 2005 Analyst Update - BenefitsRebecca Kubica, HR.com's Analyst covering Benefits, recently conducted her monthly analyst update as part of HR.com's online learning seminar series. The following is a condensed version of that presentation.
Ceridian's EAP and Life-Works Services Division Gains Top Industry AccreditationCeridian, a leader in managed human resource solutions that maximize the value of people, today announced that its EAP and Life-Works Services division has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services.
Employee Grief Costing Employers BillionsThe Grief Recovery Institute Educational Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that has been studying and treating grieving people for 25 years, has published its survey of the annual costs of grief in America's workplace; from MLeeSmith.
Highest Depression and Anxiety Rates Among Younger Generation EmployeesWarrenShepell Research Group Report Examins Trends Between Worker Age and Presenting Psychological Issues
Real Impact: Productivity and Employee HealthDiagnosing and treating lost time in the Healthcare Industry; from UnumProvident.
Cost Control Series: Structuring a Cost-Effective Work-Life ProgramThis report assists HR in selecting and defending the work-life programs that offer the best return on investment.
Cost Control Series: Guidelines for Effectively Managing Mental Health Care CostsThe Mental Health Care Report is much more than data. It provides information that is very useful when you are planning and negotiating your future years' benefits and it provides outstanding presentations that are ready to use with Executives, Human Resources, Managers and Supervisors and Employees.
New Phone Consultation-Counseling-Coaching Service from the Stress Doc (TM)Mark Gorkin, MSW, LICSW, the "Stress Doc," is an uncommon psychotherapist with nearly 30 years experience. Mark is pleased to announce a new professional service... Phone Consultation-Coaching-Counseling
Triumph from Failure: Book ExcerptA selection from Alistair McAlpine and Kate Dixey's Triumph From Failure: Lessons from Life for Business Success.
Principal's Well-Being Index: March 2005New Study Shows Americans More Realistic About Social Security and More Satisfied with their Employer Sponsored Benefits
Workplace Options Announces Formation of the Work-Life Training InstituteWorkplace Options (WPO), the leading provider of work life programs to corporate America through partnerships with employee assistance (EAP) companies and other third-party providers, has announced the formation of The Work-Life Training Institute.
National Business Group on Health Announces Winners of its President's Awards for Excellence in Health Care BenefitsThe National Business Group on Health today announced that the Honeywell Corporation, Union Pacific Railroad, and General Electric Energy have been awarded its President's Award.
More Employers Adopting Health Management, Consumer-Directed Programs to Control CostsWith health benefit costs still rising at double-digit rates, more employers are adopting health management and consumer-directed health care programs to help control costs.
Paid Time-off Banks Gain Favor Among Employers, Employees AlikePrevalence of plans rises 10 percentage points since 2000, Â Mercer survey finds.
FEI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH APPOINTS LUISA Y. CHARBONNEAU AS PRESIDENT/CEOLuisa Y. Charbonneau has been named President and CEO of FEI Behavioral Health, the first national network EAP provider in the United States.
Brandeis/Harvard Center and MHN Awarded $1.3 Million Grant to Improve Substance Abuse TreatmentManaged Health Network, Inc. (MHN), a subsidiary of Health Net, Inc.(NYSE:HNT), announced today it received a $1.3 million grant with Harvard and Brandeis Universities to improve substance abuse treatment services for managed care patients.
Healthcare Industry Expert Ben Lytle to Speak at National Health, Wellness & Prevention CongressAXIA Health Management CEO to discuss "Consumer Centric Health Plans" and serve on special invitation-only Summit.
Quicken Loans Enrolls MCI, EDS, Google, Detroit Pistons, SkyWest Airlines and Bosch in Quicken Loans' Home Loan Benefit ProgramWork / Life Benefit Program Includes Discounts and Mortgage Education at No Cost to Employers
ROI Calculator Reveals the Savings of EAP SuccessEmployee Assistance Programs (EAPs) can provide employers the return on investment they seek; however, until recently, no methods existed to measure the significant impact of EAPs; a report from Sondra S. Â Maas, MHN.
A fresh look for a familiar face: FGI has a new logoAs of today, the market leader in health and productivity services will be known as FGIworld, a name that is synonymous with the company´s global reach and capabilities.
Companies Nationwide Begin to Offer Quit Smoking Treatments to Their EmployeesCigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Smoking is responsible for one in every five American deaths.
MUMS the wordThe call comes as the company, which is one of the UK's leading employee assisted programme providers (EAP) has experienced increased calls from mums ...
MAJOR Carrier To Market EAPs With Group Life... group life coverage. Traditionally, most companies sold EAP packages on their own or together with group health plans. Today, some ...
Ceridian Wins Mature Market Award for its Elder Care and Retirement Planning Educational ResourcesCeridian, a leader in managed human resource solutions that maximize the value of people, today announced that its LifeWorks Online service won the Fall/Winter 2004 World Wide Web Mature Media Award.
MANITOBA child care deal sets cross-Canada standard... Moist says other provinces must also address recruitment and retention of child care workers by adopting plans to improve wages, working conditions and ...
Analyst Update -Rebecca Kubica-BenefitsRebecca Kubica, HR.com's Analyst covering Benefits, recently conducted her April 2005 analyst update as part of HR.com's online learning seminar series.
Building a Family-Responsive Workplace Is Necessary - and Easier Than You Might ThinkResearch on the link between the workplace and employee health must go way beyond hazards like toxic substances, argues Lisa Berkman of the Harvard School of Public Health, and must also address risks related to stress.
Reality HR: Marilyn A. Deal, VP HR, Pharmacists Mutual Insurance CompanyHR.com's Benefits Analyst, Rebecca Kubica, spoke with Marilyn Deal about the challenges she has had on the road to employee financial security.
TIME To Get Active... SkillsActive say that only proper recognition and development of skills will address the widespread problem of recruitment and retention faced by employers in ...
Resources For Living ®, Hummingbird Coaching, and ConvergenceHealth to Deliver Comprehensive, Outcomes-Based Wellness ProgramsAnnounce a strategic alliance that provides a seamless, integrated, and flexible solution that allows organizations to tailor health and wellness programs.
How Population Health Management is Totally Redefining the Health and Wellness IndustryWellness promotion in the workplace has become serious business.