For benefit managers, the time to reinvent PTO is now
Paid time off is a vital benefit for employees, yet many feel work obligations and peer pressure prevent them from using it. Here's why that needs to change.
What does it take to have mental health offerings that actually work?
From "holiday hoarding" of PTO to drastic levels of overworking, benefit managers need to consider these habits when expanding their suite of benefits.
How Trump-era cuts are reshaping hiring priorities
From President Trump's spending cuts impacting government headcounts to widespread return-to-office mandates, hiring managers should be on top of these trends.
The 10 worst states for pregnant workers
The District of Columbia, Tennessee and Georgia sit atop the rankings of regions that recorded high concentrations of discrimination against pregnant employees.
Benefit managers face booming demand for GLP-1 benefits
The class of weight loss medication is seeing a spike in consumer popularity, driving employers to explore what the path to adoption looks like.
JPMorgan, Amazon lead wave of RTO orders in 2025
President Donald Trump's executive order bringing government employees back into the office is the latest in the saga of broad return to work moves.
Closing the gender gap: Efforts to boost female leadership roles
Female executives with Forum Education, Lift Our Voices and other organizations weigh in on what it takes to build more inclusive workplaces for women.
How far will Trump go to erase DEI in the workplace?
President Donald Trump has sought to actively eliminate diversity and equality practices across the federal government. Are private companies next?
Weight loss, financial wellness kick off 2025 benefit trends
Pepsi's financial wellness partnership, the growing popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and more top the list of core issues facing employers in 2025.
From healthcare to housing: Supporting wildfire victims in LA
Companies like healthcare platform Sesame and others are launching dedicated efforts to provide victims of the California wildfires with vital resources.
Workplace AI adoption climbs, but fear lingers
As adoption of artificial intelligence-powered tools continues to grow, employers are working to address employee fears of being outmoded.
Employee Benefit News’ most read articles of 2024
The best news items of the year feature insights on how recruiters select top applicants and whether the Affordable Care Act can survive a Trump presidency.
Banking’s unionization wave: Wells Fargo employees lead the way
Labor unions are slowly but steadily growing in the banking industry, with Wells Fargo employees marking recent victories to continue the trend.
How to tailor benefit packages to stay competitive in today’s market
Changes to the workforce extend beyond just the influx of new talent but also into what benefits employees value most, forcing employers to continually adapt.
Bridging skill gaps: AI and the future of employee training
Generative AI is redefining career growth by freeing employees for strategic work, with some prioritizing continuous upskilling and AI integration.
What can employers do to boost their employees’ performance?
From technological tools and continued learning resources, to career development programs, companies are taking employee feedback more seriously when it comes to building support networks and improving productivity.
What does it take to build better employee wellness programs?
As new generations of talent continue to introduce new ideas for what benefit packages should include, executives are looking to outside experts and internal staff feedback for where to improve.
What are the top retirement insights that consumers need to know?
While data from Goldman Sachs showed that consumers are more confident about reaching their savings goals with a plan in place, many face financial challenges along the way.
Remote work’s shortcomings, meeting fatigue and other top benefit news
This roundup of top trends features how remote work is having a detrimental impact on Gen Z's professional skill development, the true depth of the living wage gap and more.
What financial wellness benefits do employees need?
Amid the changing economic landscape, many Americans are struggling to meet immediate and long-term money goals. Here are examples of companies working to give employees a boost.