Category Archive For "Employee Benefits"
Why you should be using your company’s employee assistance programs (EAPs)
These days, more and more companies are jumping on the bandwagon and offering employee assistance programs (EAPs). But not every company does a good job communicating what EAPs are, how they work, or even that they’re on offer, which is why employee uptake is often quite low in comparison to other benefits. Some employees may …
How to review your employee benefits package
There’s no denying that employee benefits are critical to attracting and retaining talent, particularly during the Great Resignation. With more seniors and tenured professionals quitting their jobs, it’s becoming increasingly evident that money isn’t the only motivating factor – and that employee benefits and wellbeing are just as necessary. Understanding employee benefits is a good …
How to celebrate Pride Month in the workplace
Workplaces around the globe have been through their fair share of changes over the past year. Yet diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is as important as ever. So is appreciating every person in your workforce and the unique value they bring to the table. As we’re in the midst of Pride Month, how to celebrate …
How being a supportive leader can help build strong teams
Juggling between family, work, and getting accustomed to working from home employees are both mentally and physically exhausted. According to WHO, 5% of the adult population in Latin America suffers from depression. Most of these adults ignore talking about it or try to get help. Managers can bring about a few small day-to-day changes that …
5 incentives to recruit international educators
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for international schools across Latin America to recruit and retain good quality educators – especially when it comes to specialist subject areas like further mathematics. With the COVID-19 pandemic in the mix, including other issues facing the region, these recruitment challenges are likely here to stay. If your school would like …
The complete guide to absenteeism in the workplace
If a few of your employees are missing from their desks, you might be able to manage without them by sharing work around or just waiting for them to come back. But what if it’s not just a few employees who are missing? And what if it’s a sustained, long-term problem with your organization? There’s …
New normal for businesses in Latin America: 5 tips on adapting to a hybrid work model
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a wake-up call for everyone. It upheaves the way most business partnerships are traditionally formed in Latin America. For instance, the preference for face-to-face interactions or personal touches has been ignored in favor of safety measures. Increasingly, managers and HR are opting for digitalization. What does it take for corporations …
5 tips for an effective remote work talent acquisition strategy
In what was the largest shift to working from home in history, the COVID-19 pandemic showed us that remote working is not only possible but indeed desirable. From helping employees achieve a better work-life balance to facilitating deep work and beyond, it’s no wonder that many leading companies are shifting to remote working and/or hybrid …
4 strategies for a safe return back to the office
As employers across the globe start bringing their employees back to offices after lockdown, they must do what it takes to ensure that a safe and productive workplace is what they return to. Even if you are not looking to bring your workforce back to the office just yet, you will have to do so …
Mental health issues in Latin America: What employers can do to help
Mental health is an integral component of health – it is a state of wellbeing in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and can make contributions to their community. With that said, a study reveals that only a minority of those suffering from …
