http://ebn.benefitnews.com/rssfeed?tagValue=Ebn-Stayingcurrent-Qualityoflife&tagType=100&sectionName=null&topicName=null&feedType=rss&assetType=ARTICLE RSS feed for Ebn-Stayingcurrent-Qualityoflife http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/619481/Cars-financial-advice-top-perks.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Car allowances remain the most common non-qualified benefits provided to employees, with financial counseling services a strong second, reports Watson Wyatt Data Services. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:59:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/619481/Cars-financial-advice-top-perks.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-01T19:59:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/611211/Weaving-workplace-flexibility-into-fabric-business.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null In the modern workplace, flexibility is no longer a perk for the chosen few. Nor should it be a reward that is given and taken away. Rather, it is a business imperative and a strategy for doing business better and enhancing the organization's standing in the eyes of a job applicant or a long-time employee. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:06:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/611211/Weaving-workplace-flexibility-into-fabric-business.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-01T18:06:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/611151/Trends-veterinary-care-secure-staying-power.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Employers and advisers who have not looked into pet insurance, writing it off as a feel-good product with little value, may want to take another look, as the pool of providers is rapidly growing. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:06:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/611151/Trends-veterinary-care-secure-staying-power.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-01T17:06:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/619141/Job-satisfaction-rise-SHRM-finds.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Employee job satisfaction has risen slightly this year, with 41% of employees reporting that they are "very satisfied" with their jobs, according to new data released by the Society for Human Resource Management. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:09:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/619141/Job-satisfaction-rise-SHRM-finds.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-30T16:09:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/616191/EBN-crossword-puzzle-June-15-2008.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Answers included! Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:42:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/616191/EBN-crossword-puzzle-June-15-2008.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-25T20:42:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/608831/Web-resource-helps-employees-help-themselves.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null An online employee work/life management tool is helping employees of United Services Automobile Association (USAA) effectively manage a variety of concerns while reducing headaches for HR. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:45:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/608831/Web-resource-helps-employees-help-themselves.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-17T13:45:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/608911/Working-like-dog.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null This Friday, kick off the summer with some slobbery kisses and a whole lot of fur during Pet Sitters International's 10th annual Take Your Dog to Work Day. Corporations are being encouraged to partner with animal shelters to spread awareness about the benefit of having pets and to give needy animals a good home. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:42:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/608911/Working-like-dog.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-16T14:42:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/608901/Dependence-pricey-gas-makes-teleworking-more.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Despite recent gas hikes, American workers are heavily dependent on gas for their drive to work. Consequently, the high cost of commuting has workers looking for teleworking opportunities, according to an online survey conducted by the Telework Exchange. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:40:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/608901/Dependence-pricey-gas-makes-teleworking-more.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-16T14:40:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604071/Employees-hunger-financial-advice.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Employees are looking for help on managing their finances, maximizing their benefits and maintaining work-life balance-an alignment of information needs that presents a golden opportunity for employers and advisers. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:35:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604071/Employees-hunger-financial-advice.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-15T19:35:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604041/Environmental-benefits.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Experts have debated at length the cost/benefit analysis of telework from productivity, security, and work-life standpoints, but one thing is for certain. Rising energy costs and the trickling economy have lead to a nationwide cash crunch. New data suggests that telework can contribute strongly to reducing pollution, energy consumption and overhead costs for companies. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:22:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604041/Environmental-benefits.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-15T19:22:00Z