by dankeelan | Jul 19, 2022 | Mental Health, Robots, U.S. Economy
“On one hand, robots could take some of the most strenuous, physically intensive, and risky tasks reducing workers’ risk. On the other hand, the competition with robots may increase the pressure on workers who may lose their jobs or be forced to retrain,” one...
by dankeelan | Jun 28, 2022 | Featured, Mental Health, U.S. Economy
New research from employee benefits provider Unum (NYSE: UNM) shows over half (56%) of U.S. workers, primarily Millennials and Gen Z, felt mentally unwell in the previous year. Additionally, 42% of employees said they needed to take time off from work to deal with...
by dankeelan | Jun 14, 2022 | Featured, Healthcare, Hybrid Workplace, Mental Health, Remote Work
There has been a massive shift in the way work is done over the last two years. Millions across the world have embraced the remote work system, choosing to forgo the traditional office space and instead work from home. The remote work revolution has been impressive...
by dankeelan | May 10, 2022 | Future of Work, Mental Health
May is mental health awareness month, and mental health issues among American workers have been on the rise since the start of this year. The pandemic has been the most traumatic event that half (50%) of all Americans have lived through, according to new research. A...
by dankeelan | May 2, 2022 | Benefits, Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on employee benefits, and one area of major change is mental health. Industry observers notice two major factors affecting mental health benefits: a surge in demand by employees who seem to have moved past the...
by dankeelan | Mar 15, 2022 | Burnout, Featured, Gig Workers, Mental Health
This weekend, you might hit “place order” for a meal delivery. Or jump in a ride share to meet friends. In both cases, you’ll be engaging a gig worker. “Gig worker” is a term that generally refers to people who get work...
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