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Outbreaks of dengue fever are spreading around the world due to rising climate temperatures, urbanization and increased global travel. Outbreaks are scheduled to hit the U.S. in the coming years and has the potential to impact not only the U.S., but other parts of the world as well. You can learn more here. Be sure to review this month's News Update, to keep your finger on the pulse of what's making headlines world-wide in health and well-being.
Gen-Z Survey Reveals How To Get The Most From This New Workforce, Forbes, June 6, 2019
The oldest members of Generation-Z (ages 16-25) are entering the global workforce. A recent survey of more than 3,000 members of this age group, across 11 countries, conducted by The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated, revealed specific career priorities and workplace preferences. This article highlights five of those that companies may want to consider when developing recruitment, retention and training plans for the next generation of workers.
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Ukraine Voluntary Health Insurance Landscape. Collectively, global member companies have employees in over 200 countries. Wherever you have employees, you have health and benefits priorities. Recently, one member asked us for information about health insurance in the Ukraine. This deliverable provides an overview.
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Health Care Transformation in South Africa. Last month South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Presidential Health Compact, which will serve as guidance to achieving universal health care and reducing waste and corruption from the system. This report is the culmination of last fall’s Presidential Health Summit efforts.
You can view our South Africa resources here on our website.
Passport to Global Well-being. Join us September 17-19 to learn tangible solutions and novel approaches to well-being at Workforce Strategy 2019. The agenda features sessions with global insights on mental health, well-being champions & executive sponsors, data-driven decision-making and holistic well-being. We’re also bringing global thought-leaders like Pat Milligan from Mercer’s When Women Thrive and Alex Drane of Rebel Health and ARCHANGELS to the main stage. Register today for Workforce Strategy 2019.
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Leave and Family-Friendly Benefits. Leave programs and family friendly policies around the world continues to be of key interest to employers. These two new resources provide information on trends, employer examples, and a deep dive look across many countries.
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