How the pandemic may change ‘work-life balance’ forever

Whether because they can’t go on a real vacation due to infection fears or they simply fear losing their job when tens of millions of Americans are unemployed, many employees just won’t stop working at a time when stress and burnout are likely off the charts. — AFP Relaxnews

When it comes to helping employees balance work hours with relaxation, Acuity Insurance chief executive officer Ben Salzmann has a unique tool at his disposal: a 65-foot Ferris wheel.

Before the pandemic struck, Salzmann would regularly fire up the amusement-park staple inside the company’s Sheboygan, Wisconsin, headquarters. About twice a month, employees were invited to bring their families in for a ride or two while drinks and kid-friendly food were served.