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Focus on Employees' Long-Term Financial Well-Being Tied to Organizational Success
May 10, 2012
Successful companies' unwavering commitment to employees' long-term financial well-being leads to a competitive advantage.
Canadians Becoming Happier, More Productive at Work
May 9, 2012
For Canadian business people, finding harmony between their careers and personal lives is showing signs of improvement.
Research Highlights Business Case Supporting Flex Work in the UK
May 9, 2012
Just 4% of employers have had difficulties complying with the current right to request flexible working since it was introduced in 2003.
As Gas Prices Surge, Telework Week 2012 Banks $5.6 Million in Commuter Savings
May 2, 2012
71,324 telework pledges made during Telework Week 2012 collectively saved $5.6 million commuting costs.
Employee Wellness Affecting Retirement Plans: Making a Health and Wealth Connection
May 1, 2012
More employees view the solution to retirement savings as a simple adjustment: Work longer. But in reality, nearly two-thirds of current retirees report leaving earlier than planned due to health or disability issues.
Most Employees Say Their Workplace Is Stressful
May 1, 2012
2 out of 3 people say the stress level in their workplace is high.
Employers Increase Flex Work Post-Recession
April 30, 2012
Employers are increasing employees' options for managing when and where they work, while reducing some options that affect how much they work.
Summer's Workplace Slowdown May Be Slowing Down Itself
April 30, 2012
Traditional summer workplace distractions like kids being out of school and long weekends aren't taking the same toll on workplace productivity as they once may have.
Health Plans Invest in Trigger-Based Communications with Focus on Health, Wellness
April 27, 2012
More than 50% of health plans will invest in trigger-based communications to prompt consumers to take action.
Older Americans Happily Choosing Their Jobs Rather Than Being 'Stuck'
April 24, 2012
76% of middle-income Americans between the ages of 50 and 69 say they are sticking with their jobs because they "want to" vs. being "stuck" in them because they can't leave.
Wellness Programs Combat Rising Costs of Employee Health Care in Asia-Pacific
April 20, 2012
As the number of unhealthy, high-risk employees continues rising in Asia-Pacific, employers are beginning to feel the effect of corresponding significant increases in their direct and indirect health-care costs.
Organizations, Individuals Recognized for Work-Life Efforts
April 18, 2012
Two organizations and three individuals were recognized for the efforts and progress they've made in the work-life space.
Retirement Confidence, Productivity Erode as Employees' Financial Concerns Rise
April 13, 2012
Despite recent improvements in the economy, the hangover effect from the recession and slow economic growth continues eroding employees' retirement confidence and overall financial wellness.
65% of Federal Agencies Are Telework IT Ready
April 10, 2012
65% of federal agencies cite above-average IT programs for enabling telework and mobility, and mobile device use is expected to increase by 20% in 2013.
Employers See Wellness Programs as Key to Improving Employee Health Containing Health-Care Costs.jsp
April 10, 2012
Survey says wellness programs are one of the best ways for employers to promote a healthy workforce, contain health-care costs and generate productivity.

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