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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Babak Varjavandi, CEO of software company, Nakisa, explains why location-based salaries do not offer fair compensation to an employer’s global workforce.
October 25 -
Five experts explain how companies can put their DEI talk into action and create a better workplace for employees of all walks of life.
October 25 -
Health solutions company Vitality launched a health span calculator, showing people how many years they can have until chronic health problems affect their quality of life.
October 21 -
Sami Bouremoum, co-founder and CEO of Hofy, a remote workforce management tool, discusses what remote workers need if employers hope to attract and retain talent.
October 20 -
Tech company Overalls is launching an all-in-one insurance platform, highlighting how non-medical benefits can contribute to an employee’s financial wellness and resilience.
October 19 -
Maven, the largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health, is partnering with fertility services company, The Fertility Partners, to expand access to family-building benefits.
October 19 -
Dae Lee, pharmacist attorney for healthcare and life sciences law firm, Frier Levitt, reflects on the role PBMs have played in the healthcare industry.
October 15 -
Medical bills are now the largest source of personal debt in the U.S. Is it time for more employers and employees alike to look into purchasing supplemental insurance?
October 14 -
With a child or a teen arrested every 59 seconds, employers may need to question whether they are truly hiring from all walks of life or dismissing a substantial portion of the workforce.
October 13 -
Are you empowering neurodiverse talent in your workplace? Here’s what they need from you, and why you need them.
October 12 -
Americans owe $1.73 trillion in student loans. But more employers may soon consider offering employees an alternative.
October 8 -
In a job-seeker market, it may be time for recruiters to let go of job boards and meet talent where they are: on social media.
October 7 -
Charlotte Lockhart, CEO of 4 Day Week Global, delves into why it's time to switch to a four-day workweek.
October 6 -
Many first responders do not feel comfortable accessing mental health services despite the toll their work takes on them. But with lives at stake, something needs to change.
October 5 -
Should insurance companies reimburse doctors based on positive patient outcomes? Here’s what employers should know.
September 30 -
As marijuana loses its illicit status in many states across America, employers may begin to question whether testing for the drug is even conducive to worksite safety.
September 29 -
Here’s a list of books benefits and HR leaders have found empowering this year.
September 28 -
Onboarding plays a crucial role in employee engagement and retention. Here are some tips for employers who want to get off on the right foot.
September 27 -
AI tech startup, Humu, believes the secret to company-wide and individual employee success starts with team development.
September 24 -
As rising healthcare costs threaten workers’ livelihoods across America, a new survey suggests that employers are open to providing a public option healthcare plan.
September 23
