Below is your weekly dose of wellbeing, curated from trusted news sources.
Firms’ Employee Benefit Offerings Reflect Pandemic-Reshuffled Priorities
Insurance Journal
Wellness is taking center stage after a tumultuous 2020. Experts report employers are moving at record-breaking speed to upgrade support for employees.
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Extra Pounds May Raise Risk of Severe Covid-19
New York Times
Even people who are overweight, but not obese, may also be more likely to become seriously ill when infected with the coronavirus, the C.D.C. said. The agency recently reported that even moderately excess weight may increase the odds of severe disease.
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Working From Home Is Making a Lot of People Miserable
Slate
Working from home was a perk, until it turned permanent. Now, many employees are reporting a struggle with productivity, work/life balance and job satisfaction.