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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Jen Fong, VP of people at Customer.io, breaks down how managers can support new parents returning from a months-long leave.
October 16 -
Legal editor at Brightmine breaks down where employers may be missing the mark on their voter leave policies.
September 27 -
The social welfare and advocacy group is endorsing more than 70 candidates across state, House and Senate races.
September 26 -
EBN narrowed down U.S. News & World Report's list of the best private employers to highlight the real standouts.
September 25 -
At EBN's Benefits at Work conference, leaders from Kindbody and Lyft reveal their secret to building successful family-forming benefits.
September 23 -
Organizations are falling short in today's labor market in this critical area, according to ADP.
September 18 -
EBN's Excellence in Benefits winners set an example by prioritizing their own mental health and the well-being of their families.
September 17 -
Troy Sisum, chief legal officer of Imagine360, explains how employers can avoid litigation over their health insurance plans.
September 12 -
According to Dayforce, a significant portion of workers don't earn a living wage, especially women and people of color.
September 11 -
According to Miro, 43% of workers report that meetings reduce their productivity.
September 10 -
According to Envoy, just 10% of employees go into the office on Friday, prioritizing flexibility before the weekend.
September 9 -
MasterClass at Work's latest launch, Programs, has collected lessons from creatives, such as director Spike Lee, to share their expertise.
September 5 -
The president of DHR Leadership Consulting shares how new CEOs can realize their goals from the start.
September 4 -
A labor and employment attorney explains how gig worker classification will continue to be an issue for employers.
September 3 -
Cocoon reveals why they developed a new type of leave after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
August 29 -
Health plan provider Centivo is using technology to improve the member experience in an infamously frustrating industry for patients.
August 28 -
The CEO of Brightside shares how employers can spot signs of financial stress in their workforce.
August 27 -
According to ComPsych, one in ten of all leaves of absence are due to poor mental health and burnout.
August 22 -
The CEO of UrbanSitter breaks down what parents need once summer ends and school is back in session.
August 20 -
Canva forgoes looking for degrees from elite universities and instead focuses on a candidate's abilities during its hiring process.
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