“Although it is becoming increasingly clear the world will get through this difficult time, it is also apparent that the future will not look like the past,” said Brighid Courtney, director of Wellable Labs.
Virtual communication is becoming more hostile during the pandemic, as employees deal with stress and let their guard down online.
Employers are concerned about employee resistance and a hit to company culture if they mandate COVID-19 vaccines.
With employees embracing remote work for the long-term, organizations are launching new benefits and programs to address the specific needs of their workforce.
Just 32% of employees report feeling satisfied with their jobs amid COVID. That’s a decline from 57% before the pandemic, according to research firm The Martec Group.
The one-year mark since coronavirus engulfed the U.S. is here. Employers and employees are continuing to adapt to remote work while contemplating their plans for a return to the office.
“Creating a healthier and safer environment will be a differentiator for staff retention and recruiting,” says Vimal Kapur, president of Honeywell Building Technologies.
TeamFlow lets workers create a virtual floor plan of their office space, and move around within their pod. Employees can pick up on conversations and communicate easily, mimicking the feeling of walking around a physical workplace.
Some of the industry’s biggest institutions intend to keep a significant portion of their staff working from home indefinitely. That’s raising new questions about organizational cultures and how to appropriately utilize credit union facilities.
Providing nutritious food options for employees lowers healthcare costs and drives productivity and engagement.