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SHRM | March 10, 2023
A Potential Downside to Remote Work? Higher Rates of Depression
- Fully remote (40 percent) and hybrid work (38 percent) are associated with an increased likelihood of anxiety and depression symptoms compared to in-person work (35 percent), according to an analysis by the Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), an Oakland, Calif.-based nonprofit research organization.
Intelligent Health.tech | March 8, 2023
The COVID-19 Pandemic Cost Employers US$213 Billion
- The Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), a nonprofit research and educational organisation focused on workforce health and productivity, analysed data from the US Current Population Survey (CPS) to estimate the number of lost hours attributed to the pandemic and the cost associated with the loss of work hours.
HR Dive | February 22, 2023
Remote, hybrid work linked to more anxiety, depression
- Workers had an increased rate of anxiety and depression symptoms if they were fully remote (40%) or hybrid (38%), compared to those who worked in-person (35%), according to a Feb. 20 report from health and productivity research non-profit Integrated Benefits Institute.
Human Resource Executive | February 22, 2023
Remote work and high rates of depression: What HR needs to know
According to new research from the Integrated Benefits Institute, based on a survey of nearly 500,000 employed Americans, symptoms of anxiety or depression have decreased overall since the height of the pandemic in 2020—from 40% to 35% of the sample.
Fortune | February 14, 2023
The return to the office could be the real reason for the slump in productivity. Here's the data to prove it
The Integrated Benefits Institute found in an October 2022 survey that employees who work remotely or in a hybrid environment reported being more satisfied (20.7%) and more engaged (50.8%).
SHRM | February 8, 2023
The Forced Return to the Office Leads to Quiet Quitting
The Integrated Benefits Institute found in an October 2022 survey that employees who work remotely or in a hybrid environment reported being more satisfied (20.7%) and more highly engaged (50.8%).
EHS Today | February 7, 2023
What do Employee Benefit Plans Look Like in 2023
IBI (Integrated Benefits Institute) recently released a report “Benefit Design and Workplace Policy” after surveying employers in the U.S. to see what the benefits landscape looks like today.
SHRM | February 6, 2023
Will Employers Bring Masks Back to the Workplace?
Recent research from the Integrated Benefits Institute pointed out the staggering impact COVID-19 has had on lost work hours. The Oakland, Calif.-based nonprofit research organization estimated that the cost associated with the loss of work hours from the pandemic was a staggering $167.4 billion in the pandemic's first year and $45.7 billion in its second year.
SHRM | January 25, 2023
COVID-19's Price Tag for Employers: $213 Billion
That figure comes from the Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), an Oakland, Calif.-based nonprofit research organization, which estimates that the cost associated with the loss of work hours from the pandemic was a staggering $167.4 billion in the pandemic's first year and $45.7 billion in its second year.
BRINK News | January 23, 2023
Analysis: Covid Cost Employers $213 Billion in Lost Hours in the US
Training Industry | January 20, 2023
5 Strategies to Support Staff and Combat Quiet Quitting
EHS Today | January 18, 2023
Pandemic Took Heavy Toll on Productivity
The Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), a non-profit research and educational organization focused on workforce health and productivity, analyzed data from the US Current Population Survey to estimate the number of lost hours attributed to the pandemic, and the cost associated with the loss of work hours.
Employee Benefits News | December 14, 2022
13 companies that expanded their benefits in 2022
BenefitsPRO | December 2, 2022
Disappearing benefits: subsidized childcare, financial wellness, tuition assistance
Entrepreneur | December 2, 2022
Is Remote Work Responsible for Quiet Quitting?
Harvard Business Review | November 29, 2022
When Inflation Rises, Health Outcomes Fall
HRTech Cube | November 21, 2022
40% of Employers Changed Benefit Plans During Pandemic
BenefitsPRO | November 4, 2022
Work from home poses challenges, but benefits are still greater
Ragan Workplace Wellness | October 31, 2022
Here's how flexible work arrangements support the remote and hybrid workforce
Forbes | October 21, 2022
Toxic Workplaces Could Damage Mental Health, Surgeon General Warns
Building Indiana | October 19, 2022
Ways to Measure Workplace Wellness Strategies
Future of Business and Tech | September 21, 2022
Retention, Satisfaction, Burnout, Oh My! What Does the Future of Employer Benefit Plans Look Like?
SHRM | August 10, 2022
Travel Benefits for Abortion Growing Quickly Among Employers
EHS Today | August 10, 2022
A Closer Look at Minority Mental Health Status
HR Dive | August 10, 2022
Indiana employers warn state's abortion ban may have talent repercussions
Bloomberg Law | August 4, 2022
Abortions Covered by Nearly Half of Surveyed Employer Plans
HR Dive | August 3, 2022
Employers can improve Black, Latino employees' healthcare perceptions, report finds
INC | July 14, 2022
3 Strategies for Supporting Family Caregivers at Work
TLNT | June 16, 2022
The double whammy of chronic conditions and Covid-19 on healthcare costs
SHRM | May 31, 2022
Arthritis Drives Health Care and Disability Costs
Collective Health | May 16, 2022
Productivity & healthcare: How benefits influence corporate performance
The Business Journals | May 16, 2022
Healthcare shouldn't be an emergency: How to help your employees use preventive care
Human Resource Executive | Mar 23, 2022
Number of the Day: telehealth usage
Intelligent CXO | Mar 21, 2022
Only 46% of workplaces offer health programs
BenefitsPRO | Mar 11, 2022
Virtual care use differs by gender, location, industry
People Matters | Feb 16, 2022
Less than half employers offer health programs: Report
Modern Healthcare | Feb 12, 2022
Making mental health a top priority is growing trend for employers, employees
BenefitsPRO | Jan 26, 2022
Report: Pandemic shakes up disability claims numbers for 2020
Archinect | Jan 13, 2022
New study reveals that pandemic-related absences cost employers nearly $1 billion per week
Staffing Hub | Jan 4, 2022
Employers Losing Nearly $1 Billion Per Week Due to COVID-19 Absences
HR Dive | Jan 4, 2022
Study: Pandemic-related absences cost employers nearly $1B per week
BenefitsPRO | Dec 29, 2021
Analysis: COVID-19 costs employers nearly $1B per week in lost time from work
Employee Benefit News | Dec 27, 2021
COVID is costing employers nearly $1 billion per week
Future of Business and Tech | Dec 27, 2021
Why Robust Health and Well-Being Benefits Are Critical for Hiring and Retention
Human Resource Executive | Dec 22, 2021
7 employer strategies to support growing mental health challenges
Bloomberg Law | Dec 21, 2021
Lost Work From Covid-19 Costs U.S. Employers $78 Billion
Yahoo! News | Dec 1, 2021
Staffing shortages remain a major concern. Protect your business by reducing staff absenteeism
Jumpstart | Nov 20, 2021
What Are Some Employment Benefits You Should Consider in the Post-pandemic Era?
Ragan's Workplace Wellness Insider | Nov 3, 2021
4 tips for pitching wellness benefits to the C-suite
InsuranceNewsNet | Nov 1, 2021
Why Offering DI Can Transform An Employee Benefit Package
Buffalo Business First | Oct 27, 2021
5 considerations for businesses shopping for a health plan
Employee Benefits News | Oct 25, 2021
Embracing the taboo: Why it's critical to discuss suicide at work
Benefits Pro | Oct 5, 2021
2 in 5 employees battling depression or anxiety as pandemic drags on
Business Insurance | Sep 29, 2021
IBI finds 400% increase in workforce anxiety, depression during pandemic
JD Supra | Sep 15, 2021
Why COVID-19 Tracking is Business-Critical
HIT Consultant | Aug 19, 2021
How the Pandemic Underscores the Importance of Health IT in Employee & Occupational Health
The Center for Biosimilars | Aug 17, 2021
Pfizer Changes to "Opportunistic" Stance on Biosimilars
California Broker | Aug 2, 2021
How Can Wellness Programming Mitigate Risk for Employers?
HIT Consultant | Aug 19, 2021
How the Pandemic Underscores the Importance of Health IT in Employee & Occupational Health
BenefitsPRO | Jul 22, 2021
Rethinking employee benefits for the post-pandemic world
Forbes | Jun 9, 2021
The Fight For Future Leaders Has Begun
BenefitsPRO | Jun 7, 2021
Has the Pandemic Taught Us Anything about Disability Insurance?
AJMC | Apr 28, 2021
COVID-19–Related Lost Work Time Could Cost Employers Upwards of $50 Billion
Work Design Magazine | Apr 21, 2021
Workplace Metrics: Here Are 5 You Must Adopt Now
BenefitsPRO | Apr 21, 2021
Lost work time during pandemic has cost employers more than $50 billion
The HR Director | Apr 19, 2021
Six HR strategies for containing COVID-19’s ongoing impact
LetsGetChecked Blog | Apr 15, 2021
Barriers to Health Equity in a Modern World
Employee Benefit News | Apr 14, 2021
Tips for Communicating the Value of Your Benefits to the CFO
Forbes | Apr 12, 2021
Exploring The New Frontiers Of RPA: HR And Benefits Technology
Future of Business and Tech | Mar 30, 2021
How the Pandemic Has Exacerbated the Cost of Poor Health
BenefitsPro | Mar 26, 2021
How can employers address colorectal cancer and its productivity impact?
Entrepreneur | Mar 17, 2021
This Franchise Launched in Response to the Pandemic. What Happens When the Pandemic Ends?
Tennessean | Mar 12, 2021
How businesses can prioritize employees’ health and safety during pandemic
The New York Times Magazine | Feb 17, 2021
The Rise of the Wellness App
BenefitsPRO | Jan 28, 2021
Patient outcomes and productivity: Employers fail to make the connection
Fast Company Online | Jan 25, 2021
Long-term employee well-being hinges on this one employee benefit
Toolbox | Jan 11, 2021
HR Tech That Finance Will Love Too (Really!)
PLANSPONSOR | Dec 21, 2020
New Health Benefit Offering Can Reduce Employer Health Care and Lost Productivity Costs
Human Resource Executive | Dec 10, 2020
American Journal of Managed Care | Sep 2, 2020