Tag Archive For "employee benefits"
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (or DEI for short) is essential to any successful workplace. Yet progress remains slow for many of the companies who have made DEI efforts. To set things right, many are going back to the basics to understand how to create workspaces that are safe and inclusive for all. We explore DEI …
Compassion in the workplace
Compassion, which means “co-suffering”, is a positive emotion that allows people to show that they care and are willing to help. Combining care, empathy, and love, being compassionate helps alleviate the suffering of others. In psychology, compassion is considered as more of an action instead of an emotion. Practicing and showing compassion has the ability …
What are the best cities for work-life balance in 2022?
If you’re wondering which are the best cities to work in, then a good follow-up question would be: which cities have the best work-life balance? After all, work should only be one part of your life and not all of it. That’s why every year, Kisi examines cities across the globe to see which ones …
Six benefits of emotional intelligence at the workplace
If you’re an HR professional, it’s likely that you already know that developing emotional intelligence isn’t much of a priority at the workplace. When it comes to screening and evaluating new candidates or preparing training, the focus tends to be on educational background, current knowledge, and hard skills, along with personality assessment results. But is …
How to make the most of employee benefits
Employee benefits are highly coveted in the workplace, but they are also largely misunderstood. Did you know that almost a third of American workers who are eligible for employee benefits (31%) admitted they do not fully understand any of the benefits they selected during their most recent open enrollment period? If you’re one of these …
Differences between private and public insurance in the United States
The United States is well known for its exorbitant medical costs. So much so that even international health insurance plans, which cover virtually every country in the world, often exclude America due to its high costs. While around 60% of the US population has private health insurance to take care of their health needs, the …
Key steps for implementing a corporate wellness program
It’s becoming more common for people to put their job before their health, such as by staying up late to complete tasks, skipping lunch, or even showing up to work when they are sick and should be resting. While this approach to work is often considered admirable by society’s standards, it’s also a recipe for …
Diversity and inclusivity trends to look out for in 2022
Diversity and inclusivity in the workplace is not just the socially responsible goal (you know, as it gives minority groups opportunities to shine and brings us a step closer to a fair world) to strive towards, but did you know that there can also be tangible benefits to your organization? It’s no surprise that more …
Employee wellness programs: What you need to know
The physical and mental health of employees plays a major role in their performance at work. Employees that are ill, stressed, or on the verge of burning out cannot be their most productive. As one of the most valuable assets of an organization, employees’ health and wellness directly impact the success of a company. Employers …
Workplace changes in 2022: Benefits and issues
Workplaces around the globe have changed significantly since 2020. While the COVID-19 pandemic still affects everyday life in 2022, most businesses have adopted various solutions, including working from home arrangements, flexible working, and/or a hybrid work strategy to support their employees. But amid the solutions that benefit employees, business leaders and HR professionals will need …
