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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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.
August 19 -
Andy Baker, chief people officer at Nerdio, shares why the software company is fully remote, and stronger for it.
August 15 -
Perceptyx found that 60% of middle managers want ongoing coaching to improve their skills.
August 14 -
Employers must determine if their health insurance plans actually encourage workers to seek care.
August 13 -
According to Mercer, a quarter of employees have been impacted by extreme heat nationwide — and it's only getting worse.
August 12 -
After surveying over 700 employees, Wondr Health found that employees are thinking more holistically about weight loss than employers think.
August 8 -
Full-time healthcare workers aren't confident they're on the road to retirement, and with good reason.
August 6 -
A licensed mental health counselor shares how workers can manage their election anxiety in and out of the workplace.
August 5 -
Philadelphia and Texas federal courts have recently issued contradictory rulings on the validity of the FTC non-compete ban.
August 1 -
Climate change is already responsible for over $800 billion in healthcare costs, and employers are likely already feeling the loss.
July 31 -
Zappos looked to the Human Rights Campaign's Healthcare Equality Index for inspiration when creating its benefits package.
July 30
