Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture and leadership. Deanna previously worked as an editorial assistant at HealthDay, and was the co-founder and editor-in-chief of MidWave Magazine, a multimedia platform where college students were able to share their takes on pop culture and politics at the onset of the pandemic. When Deanna isn't knee-deep in healthcare policy, she directs and produces short films and documentaries that center marginalized communities. Deanna graduated with a bachelor's degree in film and media studies and East Asian studies from Columbia University.
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Schuyler Bailar, the first trans NCAA D1 men's athlete and creator of training platform LaneChanger, explains how gender literacy can be a game-changer for employers.
September 7 -
Market research and consulting firm Ipsos ranked the most trustworthy professions worldwide — here's where doctors, lawyers and even politicians stand on the list in the U.S.
September 2 -
Anthony Pacilio, VP of CAI Neurodiverse Solutions, debunks common misconceptions about neurodiversity in the workplace.
September 1 -
Lydia Jilek, senior director of voluntary benefits solutions at Willis Towers Watson, explains how Biden's loan forgiveness plan will impact employees and employers alike.
August 30 -
Victoria Schmid, a researcher for Insuranks, discusses what's driving people to take on side hustles.
August 29 -
Matthew Culhane, VP of HR in North America for Haleon, explains why his company is giving all parents six months of leave to welcome their child.
August 26 -
John Staub, director of outreach at Remodel Health, explains how the Inflation Reduction Act will impact U.S. healthcare costs.
August 25 -
Mandy Price, co-founder and CEO of Kanarys, explains how employers can protect their employees who may be impacted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
August 24 -
Rubina Malik, professor at Morehouse College and learning and development adviser at Malik Global Solutions, explains why upskilling and equity go hand in hand.
August 23 -
Becky Seefeldt, vice president of strategy for Benefit Resource, explains how to choose between FSAs, limited FSAs, HRAs and HRA Vebas.
August 22 -
Gadi Royz, CEO of anywell, explains why employees are flocking to cafes, hotels and even galleries as a third workplace alongside home and the office.
August 19 -
Danny Aronson, CEO of TunedCare, explains why employers should stop underestimating the importance of hearing health.
August 18 -
In light of National Breastfeeding Month, Tina Sherman, policy expert at Momsrising, delves into how the latest government inaction has made it harder for parents to care for their children.
August 17 -
Flexjobs compiled a list of companies that are currently hiring, allow for remote work and offer student loan assistance.
August 16 -
Curtis Dubay, chief economist in the Economic Policy Division at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, weighs in on the July jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
August 15 -
Dr. Scott Conard, chief medical consultant for the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, shares what his industry knows about monkeypox so far.
August 12 -
Nolan Church, co-founder and CEO of Continuum, explains how employers can conduct layoffs, while remaining respectful toward employees.
August 8 -
Sid Upadhyay, CEO and co-founder of WizeHire, shares his top tips for thoroughly vetting the next company you might work for.
August 5 -
Sara Axelbaum, global head of inclusion and diversity at MiQ, delves into how her company eliminated the gender pay gap across almost every salary band.
August 4 -
Regina E. Herzlinger and Dr. Richard J. Boxer explain their solution to hospital bed capacity surges, which can lead up to 80,000 excess deaths.
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