Lee Hafner

Lee Hafner

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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN’s popular Benefits in Action and Manager Diaries series, interviewing top leaders from Walmart, AT&T, Aflac, DoorDash, and EY. Her reporting on EBN’s podcast, Perk Up!, earned the team a regional silver award from the AZBEE Award of Excellence in 2025. She has also interviewed several winners of EBN’s Excellence in Benefits Awards, including top CEOs and CHROs from Hyatt and Hendry Marine Industries.

Her favorite parts of the job are connecting with people who are passionate about providing great benefits and a positive work environment, and writing about strategies and tools that help them do this. Previously, she taught high school and middle school, and worked as a freelance writer in healthcare and advertising. She has a BA in English from George Mason University.

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Employee benefits

Menopause support is a must-have investment for benefit managers

Supporting women during mid-life stages is "very solvable" with the right offerings.

By Lee Hafner

April 16

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Workforce management

Airvet’s advisory board is a benefits-knowledge powerhouse

A strong belief in the need for family-friendly benefits has inspired some of the HR industry's heavy hitters to offer their expertise.

By Lee Hafner

April 11

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Manager Diaries

Want to grow your business? Put a people strategy in place first

Jordan Vroblesky, CPO at Cityblock Health, shares what has helped her build successful teams in workforces of any size.

By Lee Hafner

April 9

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Don’t let layoffs put you at risk for a fiduciary breach

A chief insurance officer discusses why fiduciary liability coverage, employee education and smart communication are essential.

By Lee Hafner

April 8

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Why ‘gotcha’ interview questions aren’t the way to find a perfect fit

An expert explains why an intentional interview experience will lead to better results — and how technology plays a role.

By Lee Hafner

April 4

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Employee benefits

‘Uber for parenting’: This app gives working parents a road map

The founder of MissPoppins shares why a digital parenting platform is a great offering for benefits professionals to add to their arsenal.

By Lee Hafner

April 2

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Financial wellness

Chime unveils new, broad-reaching suite of financial wellness benefits

The chief of Chime Enterprise discusses how solutions that meet all employees where they are is the best way to help them make progress.

By Lee Hafner

March 31

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Professional development

How Health-E Commerce uses professional development to retain talent

Training and growth opportunities make employees at all levels confident in their ability to perform and move up internally.

By Lee Hafner

March 27

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Benefits in Action

A new benefit approach to diabetes and weight loss — without a reliance on meds

A Banner Health employee shares her experience of losing weight and reducing medication usage through Virta Health's diabetes program.

By Lee Hafner

March 26

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Financial well-being 2025

80% of Americans are stressed about daily expenses. Benefits can help

A survey from Equitable found that people at every income level are feeling the pressure of inflation.

By Lee Hafner

March 25

Looking for top talent? This platform preps students for jobs in STEM

The CEO of EXPLR discusses how helping students learn about diverse career pathways early on can prepare them for the professional world.

By Lee Hafner

March 20

Manager Diaries

How EY embraces career changes — without losing top talent

EY's Americas career experiences exec finds internal opportunities for employees to develop and grow.

By Lee Hafner

March 19

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Workforce management

Organization overhaul requires the right approach

An organizational change management expert shares advice for employers to successfully implement and sustain workplace transitions.

By Lee Hafner

March 18

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How to help your employees conquer their AI fears

Companies need to reskill employees in a way that leaves no one behind, says the CEO of Reejig.

By Lee Hafner

March 17

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Employee benefits

Expanding access to expert menopause care is essential for retention

Research from Carrot Fertility shows millennial and Gen X women are starting more conversations about what they need in the workplace.

By Lee Hafner

March 13

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Employee benefits

To reduce healthcare costs, address chronic conditions

Focusing on employees' overall health and wellness can help improve chronic conditions and cut down on employer healthcare spend.

By Lee Hafner

March 12

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Workforce management

Should you overhaul your business to attract Gen Z? Not so fast

Offerings like flexibility, career mobility and development, social impact, good mental health resources and a people-first culture can attract Gen Z.

By Lee Hafner

March 7

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Manager Diaries

How managerial training transformed Sentinel Group’s engagement and tenure

Building better benefits and improving culture has helped Fallon Carpenter transform the HR department and the company as a whole.

By Lee Hafner

March 5

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Health and wellness

People leaders: Encourage employees to unplug this Friday

Employers can use the Global Day of Unplugging as a springboard for healthier digital habits in the workplace all year long.

By Lee Hafner

March 4

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How to create policies that keep people from overworking

Long hours and endless projects don't always equal better performance. An expert shares ways to create a healthy work routine.

By Lee Hafner

February 28