Employee Participation

More than 1 in 5 people with disabilities (21%) report experiencing discrimination when seeking financial planning support at financial institutions.

"Even though we've seen RTO efforts and some high-profile remote work rollbacks, most workers say they haven't been brought back into the office full time," said Toni Frana, career expert manager at FlexJobs.

Rising prices are also igniting debate about the employer's role in easing financial strain, including the impacts of recently introduced return-to-office mandates.

Two-thirds of adults say they are concerned that immigration enforcement activities in or around health care facilities may discourage some people from seeking needed medical care.

Health-conscious Americans pay close attention to getting adequate exercise, following a healthy diet and seeking preventive health care. However, they may overlook that fact that where they live also contributes to their overall health.

HR can't control the narrative after the layoff notices go out, but it can work to ensure the experience is steeped in company values and genuine empathy, that messaging is clear and comprehensive enough, that company statements aren't just words on paper and that laid-off employees have access to real support and resources.