3 Ways Volunteering at Empower Work Supports Workers During COVID-19

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our volunteers at Empower Work have been supporting workers who reach out with worries of health & safety, the stress of going back to in-office environments, and existing work challenges. We have listed the top 3 ways that our peer counselors have supported workers during COVID-19.

We've exchanged nearly 200,000 messages with U.S. workers since March 2020. Here's what we've learned.

As we recognize Labor Day 2021, 18 months have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged across the world and upended workplaces here at home. At Empower Work, we talk directly every day with workers who reach out for support in moments of distress, and we’ve exchanged nearly 200,000 messages since March 2020. Through thousands of vulnerable moments shared, we have a unique view into what people are facing—and what we can do to support them.

Transformational donation from #StartSmall expands key resources for historically marginalized workers amidst COVID

AnnouncementsEmpower Work TeamSeptember 2, 2021COVID, inequality

Worried about your workplace in a new wave of COVID?

A year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans have been preparing for schools and workplaces to reopen this fall. However, with the rise of the Delta variant, many employers are now reevaluating their reopening plans, and many workers are struggling with how to respond to choices their employers are making with regards to workplace COVID safety—especially if they don’t feel safe. Whether you’re an employer or an employee, here are a few tips to navigate the ever-changing landscape of COVID safety at work.

Unemployment Pain in the Pandemic: What You Can Do

Work Issues, Job lossEmpower Work TeamApril 21, 2021Workplace Issues, unemployment, COVID

How the Pandemic Has Affected Workplace Mental Health

The American workplace was unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it would have on workers. Employees report being more stressed, more anxious about financial well-being, and more worried about their physical and mental health than ever. So how can our workplaces protect our mental health in 2021 and beyond?

A National Crisis for Women (with Hope): An Interview with June Sugiyama

COVID-19 has changed the workplace for employees across the United States. At many businesses, there are new safety guidelines for workers to follow that may cause confusion. In some cases, employers are not following COVID-19 safety guidelines, putting workers at risk. Here are some COVID-19 safety challenges that workers may encounter in the workplace and resources to help.

My Employer Isn’t Following COVID-19 Safety Rules. What Should I Do?

COVID-19 has changed the workplace for employees across the United States. At many businesses, there are new safety guidelines for workers to follow that may cause confusion. In some cases, employers are not following COVID-19 safety guidelines, putting workers at risk. Here are some COVID-19 safety challenges that workers may encounter in the workplace and resources to help.