August 04, 2024 What is period leave? The complicated push for a new employee benefit More employers are considering offering workers time off for menstruation—but it’s not as straightforward as it might seem. Menstrual leave, which allows workers to take time off due to their periods, is not a particularly new concept. Russia had a … Continue reading What is period leave? The complicated push for a new employee benefit
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These industries might benefit most from a 4-day workweek
July 03, 2024 These industries might benefit most from a 4-day workweek Can a 32-hour workweek be implemented in only certain types of white-collar jobs, or can it work in all industries? BY Nicole Gull McElroy When architecture firm BSB Design shifted to a 32-hour, four-day workweek in 2021, Dan Swift, the company’s president and CEO, … Continue reading These industries might benefit most from a 4-day workweek
Colon cancer rates are rising. Making screening an employee benefit could help catch it earlier
April 06, 2024 Colon cancer rates are rising. Making screening an employee benefit could help catch it earlier A new benefit by Color Health is making it easier for companies—and their employees—to detect cancer. Hasbro and the Teamsters union are already customers BY Adam Bluestein Colorectal cancer is officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among younger … Continue reading Colon cancer rates are rising. Making screening an employee benefit could help catch it earlier
4 ways Apple could make life easier for elderly customers—that would benefit us all
By Michael Grothaus January 27, 2024 When tech companies design their products, they usually think of younger generations first. After all, these are the people most likely to become long-term, recurring customers—and spread their love of the product far and wide on social media. But the cohort on the other end of the age … Continue reading 4 ways Apple could make life easier for elderly customers—that would benefit us all
The latest corporate benefit: Parental leave from your first day at work
By MaryLou Costa When William Goff was looking for a new role earlier this year, there was one offer that stood out among the rest: a position with social learning platform Tigerhall. Goff, who had just welcomed his first baby, was able to take paid parental leave before he had even started his new … Continue reading The latest corporate benefit: Parental leave from your first day at work
It’s Time That Your Company Invests In Policies That Benefit Working Parents
It’s Time That Your Company Invests In Policies That Benefit Working Parents ValueWalk / 16 Mar 2023 Corporate America is facing a growing problem. More working parents are quitting and leaving their jobs to attend to their families, and employers are perhaps the ones to blame for the lackluster support and guidance. America’s working parents … Continue reading It’s Time That Your Company Invests In Policies That Benefit Working Parents
A living wage doesn’t just benefit workers. It benefits businesses and society, too
By Anna Barford and Jane Nelson May 21, 2022 It can be difficult to see a way out of the current cost-of-living crisis. Prices continue to rise, and there are fears that if nothing changes, many families will face serious financial hardship. The effects of this will be devastating. Poverty causes premature death, poor nutrition, … Continue reading A living wage doesn’t just benefit workers. It benefits businesses and society, too
This is the surprising benefit of having imposter syndrome
By Sara Sabin April 12, 2022 A hidden threat for many ambitious people who rise to new challenges is the setting in of imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome causes you to feel personally incompetent and suffer from a fear that people will “find you out” as being a fraud. This feeling persists even when your … Continue reading This is the surprising benefit of having imposter syndrome
Fun Teambuilding Activities Benefit All Stakeholders
Bob Nelson November 28, 2021 Team Building activities can help to build rapport among team members and across the organization, making it easier to communicate, collaborate, and get work done. Because of increased worker visibility, these activities also help to create an organization where there is a greater chance for employees to move within the … Continue reading Fun Teambuilding Activities Benefit All Stakeholders
5 Ways Your Small Business Can Benefit from an Online Business Loan
Emily Standley November 14, 2021 The first thing you have to ask yourself while starting a new business is what separates you from your competitors. If you can figure out what sets you apart from other providers in the market, then the next step is highlighting your differences to get the best prospects in the … Continue reading 5 Ways Your Small Business Can Benefit from an Online Business Loan