Wellness

The following is an example of how HR strategy, ESG, and benefits are key to ensuring employees feel engaged and supported year-round.

Martin Shkreli, who earned his nickname after his pharmaceutical company increased the price of Daraprim by 4,000%, has developed DrGupta.AI, a virtual health care assistant.

A focus on gender and ethnic representation has been a strategic focus for many years.

Managers are in no position to set a positive tone for their employees if they allow themselves to succumb to burnout, says workplace-consultant Katherine Manning.

Against the backdrop of a second financial blow to those already struggling to recover from the impact COVID-19 had on their finances, stress levels are on the rise - and employers can offer support in a number of ways, says a survey.

The rule would require prior authorization decisions within 72 hours for expedited, urgent requests and seven calendar days for standard, non-urgent requests – and denials would be required to include a specific reason.

Employers need to ensure that employees are informed about changes to their health benefits, regarding COVID testing and vaccines, and offer coverage to those affected by the suspension of Medicaid dis-enrollments.

Employees often do not know the range of resources available to them in their benefits packages, and are often unaware of counseling included in the company's employee assistance program, according to a TELUS survey.