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  • Analysis

    3 employee benefits trends for 2021's 'next normal'

    C.J. Marwitz | April 16, 2021

    As the country reopens, the workplace of 2021 will be different from that of late 2019 -- and employees' benefits priorities may change as well.

  • Podcast

    Going back to work: What HR needs to know

    Patricia L. Harman | April 14, 2021

    CSAA’s Melissa Jones highlights issues for managing a hybrid workforce and discusses employee benefits in the latest Insurance Speak podcast.

  • Commentary

    Be ready for these permanent changes in the workplace

    Amy Quarton | April 15, 2021

    As we plan for a post-pandemic reality, now is a good opportunity to assess what worked and what didn't. Here are some considerations to keep in mind.

  • Best Practices

    Vaccination, testing and prevention: 3 keys to returning employees to the workplace

    Jeff Levin-Scherz | April 14, 2021

    Vaccination efforts and the availability of new at-home COVID-19 tests pave the way for returning employees to the workplace.

  • Best Practices

    Vaccine adoption in the workplace: Here’s what to ask yourself

    Rob LaHayne | April 13, 2021

    As vaccines become more widely available, employers need to start planning for how to best prepare and support their employees.

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  • Best Practices

    Back to the office: 3 strategies for a safe return

    Jami Doucette | March 11, 2021

    Each employer will require a strategy tailored specifically to their industry and workforce, but here are three considerations for everyone.

  • News

    Most employers expect return to normal by second or third quarter

    Alan Goforth | April 08, 2021

    Employers will be turning their focus to improving health, equity and health care value over the next few years.

  • Expert Opinion

    OSHA emphasizes enforcement effort for COVID-19 hazards

    Taylor E. White | April 08, 2021

    Employers in OHSA-targeted industries need to plan and be ready for what is likely to be an intense enforcement effort.

  • News

    Return to work: Your window of opportunity to help employees recover

    Kristen Beckman | April 02, 2021

    This may be a time when employees are more open to discussing the taboo subject of finances, say industry experts, and there are quite a few ways employers can help.

  • Q&A

    4 FAQs (and answers) employers may have about COVID vaccinations

    Emily Payne | April 06, 2021

    Employers should be prepared to communicate their organization’s point of view on any vaccine requirements, says Brent Eberle.

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  • Commentary

    Employers pivotal to vaccine acceptance and getting back to business

    Michael Thompson | March 08, 2021

    What our nation needs now is for all employers to help build back confidence in public health and the importance of COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Expert Opinion

    Preparing for new OSHA regulations and guidance

    Gary Pearce | February 19, 2021

    President Biden has urged OSHA to issue an emergency COVID-19 regulation by March 15. Here's what to expect.

  • Expert Opinion

    Vaccination coverage requirements for group health plans

    Dennis Fiszer | February 10, 2021

    Here's a brief overview of compliance obligations affecting group health plans’ coverage of COVID-19 preventive services.

  • News

    Automated employment policy tool takes aim at handbook updating pain points

    Frank Ready | March 04, 2021

    As the pandemic changes the workplace, new policies must be set, from virtual meeting behavior to in-office procedures, and more.

  • Expert Opinion

    Employment and HR law in 2021: What to expect

    Stacey A. Usiak and Andrew P. Yacyshyn | February 15, 2021

    As employers look forward to a new year, there will undoubtedly be lingering and prevalent effects from 2020.

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  • Commentary

    Boosting vaccination rates: Employers can play a role

    Dr. Tista Ghosh | February 18, 2021

    Employers should step up and do all they can to ensure their workers understand and act upon scientifically and medically sound health information.

  • News

    3 ways to keep women from leaving the workforce

    Danielle Andrus | March 10, 2021

    A new study suggests ways that leaders can prevent losing female employees to the long-term effects of the pandemic.

  • Expert Opinion

    COVID vaccines and employers: A challenging relationship

    Travis Foster | February 22, 2021

    It's critical that employers and benefits managers be familiar with the legal ramifications regarding vaccination mandates and accommodations.

  • Commentary

    Will employers or workers have the upper hand after the pandemic?

    John Graham | March 05, 2021

    The pandemic released a level of momentum sufficient to turn the world upside down in an instant. What does that mean for the workforce?

  • Commentary

    Employer considerations for the COVID-19 vaccine

    Uche Enemchukwu | February 24, 2021

    Here are 4 steps employers can take to help ensure equitable vaccine access within their workplaces and communities.

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  • Commentary

    2021 benefit predictions: Where will utilization, costs increase the most?

    BenefitsPRO Editors | February 17, 2021

    Our readers share their thoughts on how the past year will impact the benefits landscape in 2021.

  • Expert Opinion

    Reasonable accommodations in the COVID-19 era: A cautionary tale

    Will Stukenberg and Laura Alaniz | February 01, 2021

    As they begin to bring employees back to the office, employers must take special care to address previous ADA accommodation requests.

  • Coronavirus vaccination rate (time-lapse map)

    Anthony Lukasavage | February 19, 2021

    Check this map daily to see the progression of vaccine rollout in your area.

  • Best Practices

    COVID-19 vaccination policies: Legal guidance for employers

    Alan Goforth | December 22, 2020

    Step 1: Gather as much information as you can before establishing a vaccination policy.

  • Commentary

    3 tips to maximize an intentional comeback to culture

    Mindi Cox | January 06, 2021

    Employers should take advantage of the opportunity to take a step back and reflect on what their company really is and build from there.

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  • Analysis

    The economic recovery has a child-care problem

    Catarina Saraiva, Reade Pickert and Olivia Rockeman | January 29, 2021

    “Anything that negatively affects workforce participation — and productivity of workers — has a huge effect on our global competitiveness,” said Robert Kaplan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

  • News

    Small businesses don't anticipate relief from COVID-19 until at least May

    Kristen Beckman | January 25, 2021

    Two-thirds of small businesses said they continue to experience negative impacts of COVID-19, and 46 percent said the impact is significant.

  • Slideshow

    Take this job and love it? Here's what's in store for the year in work

    Richard Binder | February 04, 2021

    There's optimism and caution in Monster's latest Future of Work report.

  • Expert Opinion

    New California labor laws to look out for in 2021

    Sandra Rappaport and Jennifer Yazdi | December 30, 2020

    Here's a quick overview of some of the major regulations that California employers will want to be aware of as we begin 2021.

  • Best Practices

    A peek under the hood: How a mental health company cared for its own during COVID-19

    Stephanie Carroll and Reena Pande | December 30, 2020

    Here are some of the key takeaways from one company's experience that can inform other employers’ approaches.

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  • News

    As coronavirus cases surged, large employers paused plans for returning to work

    Dan Packel | August 26, 2020

    A Pacific Business Group on Health survey found that 57% are waiting until circumstances change before they bring employees back.

  • Commentary

    Does location still matter for talent management? 

    Steve Black | February 03, 2021

    International experience, culture and diversity demand the CHRO’s attention in a post-COVID world.

  • Commentary

    How do recent graduates build a career while working from home?

    Kane Carpenter | January 29, 2021

    Traditionally, much of a young professional’s development happened through random conversations with team members and peers.

  • News

    Lessons of pandemic are remembered as businesses plan for 2021

    Alan Goforth | January 07, 2021

    Planning for some bumps in the road.

  • News

    Tyson argues federal orders eliminate liability in COVID-19 suits

    Amanda Bronstad | December 21, 2020

    Tyson's move to assert federal preemption could be a critical defense for companies facing COVID-19-related negligence claims.

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  • News

    What will 'normal' look like in 2021?

    Danielle Andrus | January 15, 2021

    COVID-19 brought fundamental changes to businesses and society.

  • News

    Americans eye summer for start of next new normal

    Danielle Andrus | January 11, 2021

    What are Americans most looking forward to? Not having to wear a mask in public, of course.

  • Best Practices

    A guide to California's new COVID-19 notice and record-keeping requirements

    Julia Y. Trankiem and J. Drei Munar | January 28, 2021

    AB 685 imposes uniform notice requirements on California employers dealing with a potential COVID-19 exposure or outbreak.

  • News

    Rapid rise in child care expenses puts many parents in a financial squeeze

    Alan Goforth | January 18, 2021

    Child care expenses have spiked by more than 40% during the pandemic, soaring to more than $14,000 annually per child.

  • Analysis

    With commutes trimmed to seconds, more older Americans stay on the job

    Alex Tanzi | February 01, 2021

    Reasons given range from needing more retirement savings to lack of traditional retirement activities due to pandemic.

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  • News

    COVID-19 continues to have significant impact on financial health of businesses

    Alan Goforth | January 26, 2021

    Objectives for the next 12 months focus on close attention to serving customers’ needs as a natural way to increase revenue.

  • Best Practices

    Improving health literacy year-round: Benefits communication planning for 2021

    Kim Buckey | January 19, 2021

    Low literacy has been linked to higher rates of hospitalization and less frequent use of preventive services, both of which drive up health care costs.

  • News

    The case against a fully remote workforce

    Meredith Hobbs | August 14, 2020

    Employees want to be back in offices to stay connected to colleagues and demand greater space for social-distancing.

  • Analysis

    The new economics of office space

    Les Shaver | August 13, 2020

    As companies downsize, look for them to find cost savings, even if they start leasing “spokes.”

  • The mall of the future will offer dinner, movies, and a colonoscopy

    Patrick Clark | July 26, 2016

    Boomers need health-care services nearby, and malls are losing stores to Amazon. Put those factors together, and voila!

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  • Market Insights

    Pandemic's impact on the labor market will reverberate throughout 2021 and beyond

    Alan Goforth | January 18, 2021

    The digital transformation has changed everything, from hiring and training workers to technology adoption.

  • Best Practices

    How goal-setting can motivate employees returning to work after COVID-19

    Jack Altman | December 23, 2020

    With a COVID vaccine in the works, businesses are starting to hash out reopening plans and how they’ll get employees back on track.

  • Best Practices

    7 COVID-busting benefits that will help employees return to work

    Gary Mangiofico | November 25, 2020

    Check out these seven employee benefits that can aid employers in designing their return to work process.

  • News

    COVID & workplace safety: How does your company stack up?

    Scott Wooldridge | December 17, 2020

    A new report examines the mixed feelings employers and employees have about the safety of their workplace.

  • Best Practices

    Employers' new challenge: Managing a hybrid team

    Debra Montero | October 22, 2020

    Robert Half Legal vice president Debra Montero provides strategies for managing this new team dynamic.

  • Load More Stories
  • News

    Lawsuit tests limits of COVID-related employment litigation

    Robert Storace | January 18, 2021

    A woman claims she was fired for complaining about pay equity. The company says it was because of the pandemic. Who was right?

  • Expert Opinion

    3 FAQs about COVID-19 vaccine and employment issues

    Helene Hechtkopf and Emily Hogan Long | January 04, 2021

    Employers everywhere are bracing for an onslaught of the next round of COVID-related issues.

  • Commentary

    Cheers to a fresh start in the new year: What employers need to know for 2021

    Michael Kantor and Brooke Ehrlich | December 29, 2020

    Five cocktail-themed legal issues for employers to keep in mind as they ring in the new year.

  • Best Practices

    A leap into the unknown: Workforce lessons from the pandemic

    Dean Aloise | December 24, 2020

    As businesses struggle to return to "normal," traditional notions of the workplace are changing, and a whole new set of challenges await.

  • Expert Opinion

    Case management services: A different way to support employees who contract COVID-19

    Angela Muth | January 04, 2021

    Managing employee cases is easier – and more cost-effective – for individuals with access to top-tier case management professionals.

  • Load More Stories
  • Best Practices

    An employer's guide to COVID-19 vaccines

    Lindsay M. Massillon | November 26, 2020

    It is not too early for employers to consider how to approach vaccinations and develop a policy.

  • Expert Opinion

    What employers should know about the DOL's revised COVID-19 leave regulations

    Tony Dulgerian | December 03, 2020

    It's imperative that employers continue to monitor pending litigation and regulatory status to stay abreast of the latest best practices.

  • Commentary

    The “future of work” isn’t just remote: It’s safe 

    Tarun Nimmagadda | February 25, 2021

    How HR leaders can re-open physical spaces and keep employees healthy.

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