Kronos to offer employees cancer support benefit
“One of the pain points we’re trying to solve for employers is getting their employees the right care quickly,” says David Dougherty, Dana-Farber Network medical director.
Adviser tackles the myth of work-life balance
“Finding a way to rebuild in that environment, while starting a family, was challenging. You just put one foot in front of the other and figure it out as you go,” says adviser Lisa Talcott, one of EBA’s Rising Stars of 2020.
One crucial way employers can support working mothers
New moms “are not willing to put up with pumping in a broom closet or a bathroom,” one expert says.
Bank of America launches financial wellness platform for employer clients
“We believe every single employee of a company should have access to advice,” says Stephen Ulian, head of institutional distribution at Bank of America.
Milk Stork goes international with latest breastfeeding benefit
Benefits that specifically target working mothers can have a profound impact on the employee and the business.
National competition challenges employers on disability inclusion
There is a fundamental lack of understanding among employers about what it means to have a disability, one expert says.
FinFit offers free early wage access to employer clients
Employers are increasingly turning to advanced pay tools as a way to help employees who may be financially unstable.
The current state of paid leave in the workplace
“When it comes to leave, there is still an opportunity to meet the specific needs of your population,” says LuAnn Heinen, vice president at Business Group on Health.
Benefitfocus expands benefits offering with caregiver platform
More employers are recognizing that there is a need for comprehensive caretaker benefits.
CenturyLink teams with Care.com for backup care benefit
Caregiver responsibilities are stressful and can have a negative impact on an employee’s ability to do their work.
Benefits pros on the move: Brightway, OneDigital, Paychex, BrightBenefits
Check out our latest roundup of industry moves.
McDonald’s app offers employees career advancement benefit
“We recognize this as a gap that our employees say that they are not getting elsewhere,” a McDonald’s executive says.
Busting the myths around disability inclusive workplaces
Some employers may believe that they don’t have jobs that fit that population of employees, but that isn’t the way to think about it.
Law firm expands benefits with backup child care option
A lack of access to quality child care can be a big driver of employee turnover.
Thank God it’s Thursday. Making the case for a four-day workweek
Experts believe that reduced work hours can lower stress and increase well-being, without impacting performance.
AI company expands benefits with Goodly student loan platform
GumGum employees are on track to pay off their student loans 27% faster than without the benefit.
Rising star drives industry change through entrepreneurship
Adviser Zain Hasan helped a client save more than $1 million by moving the company into matching plans on a self-funded basis.
Employers offering Expensify corporate card can help fight climate change
“We’ve designed Expensify.org so people can see exactly where the donations are going in order to increase the emotional connection,” says CEO David Barrett.
Why some employers are fighting a new California labor law
Companies including Uber and Postmates are taking legal action to keep from treating their independent contractors as employees.
Experts predict 2020’s most in-demand benefits
Wellness- and student loan-focused offerings are just two of this year's innovative perks that will gain speed in the new year, our prognosticators say.