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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Retirement strategies 2025

A new generation of women is prioritizing retirement readiness

An expert from CFP Board shares why women often experience setbacks in saving, and how younger generations can break this trend.

By Lee Hafner

February 26

Employee benefits

How Amex GBT promotes virtual career growth and connection with benefits

Their CPO discusses the long-standing and newer programs, policies and benefits that have led to low attrition and positive employee feedback.

By Lee Hafner

February 25

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Employee benefits

How companies are using total rewards statements to boost retention

When workers see and understand the true value of their compensation package, their satisfaction and engagement improve.

By Lee Hafner

February 20

Benefits in Action

How this employee lost 100 lbs using his employee benefits

By focusing on behavioral changes around food, people are better able to lose weight and keep it off long-term.

By Lee Hafner

February 19

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Workplace culture

‘Career catfishing’ is the latest trend derailing recruiting efforts

When employees feel valued, they show up and work hard. When they don't, it can be bad for business.

By Lee Hafner

February 18

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Manager Diaries

How this mom and executive strikes a successful work-life balance

Alicia Carpenter shares what she's learned about setting boundaries and making tough decisions during her journey to the C-suite.

By Lee Hafner

February 12

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Employee benefits

Fortune 500 HR leaders say child care is key to talent retention

Building a business case for child care benefits can be a challenge, but these offerings will only become more important, according to a new employer survey from KinderCare.

By Lee Hafner

February 11

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Health and wellness

This platform puts employees’ wellness needs all in one place

Well's cofounder explains how a well-designed "roadmap" to individual employees' health, along with easily-absorbed education, leads to better outcomes.

By Lee Hafner

February 11

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Addicted to screens? Time for a digital detox

A tech industry veteran shares the impact of screen addiction, and how to figure out the best ways to temporarily detach.

By Lee Hafner

February 6

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Financial wellness

Should parents be saving for their child’s retirement?

A new survey from Prudential predicts how the new generation's future will look, and what kinds of financial challenges this will create.

By Lee Hafner

February 4

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Employee benefits

Screening for cancer, saving lives: A union on a mission

Genetic testing and at-home screenings for colon, prostate and cervical cancer give workers and their families access to early intervention.

By Lee Hafner

February 3

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Employee benefits

3 ways to update your benefits plan this year

An expert from New York Life Group Benefit Solutions discusses the burden of rising costs, broader offerings and communication methods that work.

By Lee Hafner

January 29

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Employee benefits

PwC’s giving program helps employees make a lasting impact

When an employer makes it easy for workers to give back where and how they want, the benefits go far beyond increased participation.

By Lee Hafner

January 27

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Employee benefits

The caregiving benefits employees need at every stage

From flexibility to financial advice, employer offerings are a huge part of a caregiver's ability to stay healthy, productive and stable.

By Lee Hafner

January 22

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Healthy habits 2025

Let’s move: How to make fitness a part of the workday

Personalized options and an understanding that extreme activities aren't necessary makes exercise more approachable.

By Lee Hafner

January 22

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Workplace culture

How this realty group promotes a culture of connection

An emphasis on camaraderie helps this team become more relationship-minded with each other, their clients and their community.

By Lee Hafner

January 17

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Employee benefits

Want to boost benefits engagement? Start smaller

A multi-level delivery method makes benefits information more digestible, improving participation and giving employees a sense of empowerment.

By Lee Hafner

January 15

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As employees navigate disasters, mental health support is critical

A mental health expert shares good practices for the multiple stages of support employees need during and after a crisis.

By Lee Hafner

January 14

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Employee benefits

Why HR leaders need to become experts on long-term care benefits

The majority of Americans aged 65 and over will need long-term care. What benefits will they and their families need?

By Lee Hafner

January 14

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How to help employees impacted by the LA fires

Experts share the short-and long-term strategies employers should put in place to help employees impacted by the crisis.

By Alyssa Place

January 10