Kristen Warfield

Editor

Kristen Warfield is an editor at Employee Benefit News. Her coverage interests include mental health, modern parental benefits and empowering women in the ever-evolving workplace. Most recently, Kristen was an editor at Eat This, Not That!, where she focused on health, wellness and trending food content. Before joining EBN, Kristen also wrote for national media outlets such as Reader's Digest, The Dodo and iHeartDogs.com. She earned a bachelor's degree in digital media and journalism from SUNY New Paltz, and as a native of the Hudson Valley region of New York, Kristen spends a lot of her time outside gardening and hiking.

Employee benefits

Pressured by inflation, American workers need help during open enrollment

A new study has shown that a vast majority of American workers say they'll need help from their employers to digest open enrollment healthcare decisions.

By Kristen Warfield

September 19
Industry News

Taking off: Nearly two thirds of CEOs admit to faking sick days, new survey finds

If you've ever faked a sick day, you aren't alone. According to a new survey, your boss probably has, too.

By Kristen Warfield

September 12
Technology

CEOs on Slack: Silence your notifications after work

A new study shows that a vast majority of Americans check in with work after hours to maintain productivity. But it has its downsides.

By Kristen Warfield

September 7