In the Media - Employee Benefits

Long-haul symptoms of COVID-19 affect approximately 10% of COVID-19 survivors, making staying at or returning to work a challenge for those struggling. In a new ThinkAdvisor article, Dr. Charles Glassman, associate medical director at The Standard, and Dr. Dan Jolivet, Workplace Possibilities consultant at The Standard, provide insight on the effects of Long COVID and how employers can help.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the workplace and made employers more focused on their employees’ well-being. Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), or “Long-COVID,” is taking its toll on the American workforce. Dr. Charles Glassman, associate medical director at The Standard, and Dan Jolivet, Workplace Possibilities practice consultant share more in the latest BenefitsPRO article.

As companies are deciding how to proceed in the workplace as the pandemic begins to ease, the ergonomics of the home office setup are becoming increasingly important. In a new @hr.com article, Todd Meier, disability and productivity consultant at The Standard, provides helpful insights for employers and employees on how to improve workstation setups for those continuing to work from home.

The effects of the pandemic are taking their toll on the workforce. Melissa Oliver-Janiak, 2nd vice president of Total Rewards at The Standard, encourages employers to cultivate a workplace culture that normalizes conversations around mental health and focus on providing workers with the assistance they may need.