<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Tugman Consulting, INC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tugman Consulting]]></description><link>https://www.tugmanconsulting.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:13:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.tugmanconsulting.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Burnout at an All-Time High: Why Psychological Safety is the Key to Saving America’s Workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burn out is at an all time high, employee engagement is at all time low and employers must employ psychological safety to keep employees healthy and productive]]></description><link>https://www.tugmanconsulting.com/post/burnout-at-an-all-time-high-why-psychological-safety-is-the-key-to-saving-america-s-workforce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fcb973fd9cdd8bcdb3dee2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:19:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4a2eb10b3154a8a8c1bcda2e37e94c0.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kristintugman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stress in America: How workers can care for themselves and how employers must step up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Kristin Tugman Division in America is exacerbating stress and loneliness The American workplace in 2025 is defined by uncertainty, anxiety, and a growing mental health crisis. From economic instability to food insecurity, workers are facing pressures that extend far beyond the office walls. The data paints a sobering picture: stress levels are at historic highs, engagement is at historic lows, and the ripple effects are being felt across families, communities, and organizations. The...]]></description><link>https://www.tugmanconsulting.com/post/stress-in-america-how-workers-can-care-for-themselves-and-how-employers-must-step-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994a08f6df156fdbea08709</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:18:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/63b129_c40d4918a9d3443b82f3f87d993b1162~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kristintugman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare Costs as a Workforce Crisis: Why Employers Must Act Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Kristin Tugman Healthcare costs in the United States have reached a crisis point  for both employees and employers. Premiums, out-of-pocket expenses, and disability-related costs are rising at unsustainable rates, threatening not only financial stability but also workforce health and productivity. According to KFF, ACA Marketplace premiums could more than double  next year if enhanced tax credits expire. At the same time, employer-sponsored healthcare costs are projected to rise 8.4% in...]]></description><link>https://www.tugmanconsulting.com/post/healthcare-costs-as-a-workforce-crisis-why-employers-must-act-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6945baf966bb3987f68b4eaa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/63b129_993c4528095d4a3a8c5faf9d77239a3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kristintugman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Kristin Tugman Generation Z (individuals born between 1997 and 2012) is now 27% of the workforce in the US.  While they are quickly...]]></description><link>https://www.tugmanconsulting.com/post/gen-z-in-the-workplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680b9452c30df67d50d53813</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:05:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8a7094_f06c58988d6c4154abf299ffed75040f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_569,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kristintugman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 7-step Model to Enhance Return-to-Work Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The psychology of disability and return-to-work may not be a diagnosable mental health condition, but it does require psychological adjustme]]></description><link>https://www.tugmanconsulting.com/post/the-7-step-model</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f417ddfece5ced8d60c1fa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:47:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8a7094_701e906d9cf9430cad9e7142722fcd7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_462,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kristintugman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>