Anxiety Now Top Employee Mental Health Issue
Anxiety has reached unprecedented levels among U.S. workers, according to new data, now topping the list as the number one mental health issue impacting the American workforce.
2024 Pay Raises: Employers Navigate Tight Job Market as Year Unfolds
Six months into 2024, U.S. employers are immersed in a delicate high-wire act as they finalize compensation budgets and pay raise plans.
Steps for Businesses to Create Safer Drivers
Company drivers are exposed to several risks on the road. In fact, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report, transportation incidents are the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the United States. Additionally, the most recent data from the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety found that U.S. traffic crashes cost employers over $72 billion annually, demonstrating that drivers can also create major liabilities for a company.
Cybersecurity Awareness Programs: Benefits and Implementation
Cyber incidents—including data breaches, ransomware attacks and social engineering scams—have become increasingly prevalent, impacting organizations of all sizes and industries. Such incidents have largely been brought on by additional cyberthreat vectors and growing attacker sophistication. As these incidents continue to rise in both cost and frequency, it’s crucial for organizations to take steps to address their cyber exposures and bolster their digital security defenses.
Preventing Burnout in Working Parents Helps Employers
For companies aiming to elevate productivity, engagement, and loyalty in the workforce, prioritizing support for working parents may be a wise investment. Experts agree the stress of balancing professional and family obligations exacts a significant toll, frequently culminating in burnout — and businesses bear the brunt of the consequences.
Using Employee Feedback to Optimize Benefits Packages
As employers look to reduce spending, many are slashing essential worker benefits like 401(k) plans, health insurance, and tuition assistance. However, experts warn against indiscriminately axing the costliest perks employees rely on. They say a better strategy is identifying underutilized offerings to cut and reallocating those dollars toward in-demand benefits.
The Game-Changing Benefit You’ve Been Overlooking: SECURE 2.0’s Student Loan Matching
A key provision in the SECURE 2.0 Act that took effect January 1 could be a game-changer for employers looking to assist workers with student debt while also bolstering retirement savings.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week Starts May 5th
It’s essential to be properly prepared for hurricane season, as these storms carry significant risks to safety and property. To raise awareness of the dangers of hurricanes, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) annually sponsors National Hurricane Preparedness Week. This year, it runs from May 5th to May 11th. With the eastern Pacific hurricane season beginning May 15 and the Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1, now is a good time to review how to prepare for hurricanes and tropical storms.
Navigating Compensation in the Era of Transparency
Six decades after the Equal Pay Act aimed to eliminate gender-based wage discrimination, women in America still earn just 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. For Black and Hispanic women, the gap is even wider at 70 cents and 65 cents, respectively.
Navigating the Cyber Insurance Claims Process
Cyber incidents—including data breaches, ransomware attacks and social engineering scams—have become increasingly prevalent over the past decade, impacting organizations of all sizes and industries.