Election 2024
Employers and employees are gearing up for a contentious election season, and they have a lot of questions to sort through over the coming months. From reproductive rights and anti-DEI impacting workplace inclusivity, to student debt and other financial concerns hurting an employee's bottom line, EBN will be following election updates closely over the coming months, and has a wealth of resources at the ready to help organizations navigate many of these topics today.
What benefits professionals think about the election
According to exclusive research conducted by Employee Benefit News' parent company, Arizent, 71% of survey respondents in a variety of professional services industries said they are very dissatisfied with the current political climate, while just 1% said they were very satisfied. There are a few hot topics that will impact employers and employees alike, depending on who takes the White House in November. Our data found that 20% of employers think reproductive rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade is the most urgent issue for the next administration and Congress to address, while financial issues like the economy and economic inequality were a top concern for 46% and 16% of those surveyed, respectively.
The latest survey from EBRI finds that employees are feeling better about their financial futures, but big challenges remain.
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Policy advocates, doctors and families agree: abortion care access and benefits can save lives.
Without the right solutions to the restrictions on reproductive care, employers will fail to recruit and retain talent.
An HR expert shares his tips on how to keep controversial topics from ruining your company's culture.
Experts from MomsRising and DoSomething.org break down what the latest abortion bans mean for businesses and the nation.
Despite troublesome headlines, 66% of businesses have actually increased their commitment to inclusion efforts over the past year.
A passion for women's health is reflected in Wisp's modern approach to employee wellness.
A people leader shares how organizations can keep polarizing discourse from becoming toxic.
As Biden and Trump hit the campaign trail, employers should be prepared for changes to policies around student loans and reproductive rights.
Seventy-two percent of people with addictions will recover — but they need help from their employer to feel safe seeking support.
DeNora Getachew, CEO of DoSomething.org, explains what concerns are top of mind for young voters.
Progyny's CMO Dr. Janet Choi explains how IVF and other fertility benefits may be impacted in the coming months.
Working parents spend 20% of their income on child care — if they can even find it. Employers can offer a helping hand, and better benefits and workplace support.
Mandy Price, co-founder and CEO of Kanarys, advises employers on how to approach DEI as it becomes increasingly politicized in the U.S.
Linda Bond Edwards, partner at RumbergerKirk, breaks down the Biden administration's revised worker classification rule.
A new provision enables employers to contribute to a workplace 401(k) plan when an employee pays their student loan debt.
The retirement legislation has several new provisions that tackle student loan debt, emergency savings and retirement benefits for small businesses.
Physicians from Maven Clinic and Alpha Medical explain how a lack of abortion care is reshaping women's health.
