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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Workplace culture

40% of Gen Z has been bullied during their RTO experience

Managers need to be aware of the experiences of all their employees, and stamp out unsafe exchanges in the workplace.

By Lee Hafner

March 14

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Manager Diaries

Ed Ligonde shares the ‘why’ that guides his career in benefits

Ed Ligonde found his niche in B2B benefits after injury caused one career door to close.

By Lee Hafner

March 13

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Health and wellness

5 ways to help employees eat healthier at work

March is National Nutrition Month. How can you help your workforce form eating habits that will benefit them for life?

By Lee Hafner

March 12

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Professional development

3 leaders share ways to support women in the workplace

On International Women's Day, top female execs share best practices for making equal opportunity part of company culture.

By Lee Hafner

March 8

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Benefits in Action

With a new employee loyalty program, hourly workers are seeing a big payoff

Employees at PMC earn bonuses that can be cashed in for products, trips and savings options.

By Lee Hafner

March 6

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15 high-paying jobs for introverts

Jobs that support independent, quiet work and strong analysis or critical thinking skills are ideal for introverted employees.

By Lee Hafner

March 5

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Financial wellness

Make financial literacy a family affair with this digital wallet platform

Rego gives parents control over their kids' spending and makes learning about money fun.

By Lee Hafner

March 4

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9 ways to take the stress out of your job search

With the right preparation and state of mind, job seekers can keep up a good momentum until the right fit comes along.

By Lee Hafner

March 1

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Employee benefits

Before you cut benefits, find out what your workforce wants

When you know what offerings are important to employees, you can put money into what does the most good.

By Lee Hafner

February 29

Workplace culture

Bring your dog to work: These employees train services dogs to support military vets

At PenFed Credit Union, a mission to support veterans now includes a volunteer program where employees raise puppies in and out of the office.

By Lee Hafner

February 27

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Workforce management

How the Myers-Briggs personality assessment can make you a better manager

Identifying personality differences can give leaders valuable insight into what makes their team members thrive.

By Lee Hafner

February 22

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Manager Diaries

Sage’s global head of DEI shares his lifelong quest to understand and implement equality

From the playground to war zones to the c-suite, Peter de Norville has focused on doing good for others.

By Lee Hafner

February 21

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Child Care 2024

Can employers solve the child care crisis?

Working parents spend 20% of their income on child care — if they can even find it. Employers can offer a helping hand, and better benefits and workplace support.

By Lee Hafner

February 20

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Workplace culture

5 ways to make a difference with corporate giving initiatives

When employers give back, culture, engagement and employee retention see improvements, too.

By Lee Hafner

February 16

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16 jobs that turn a passion for romance into a career

If cultivating happy relationships sounds like a great way to make a living, this job list from Adzuna is for you.

By Lee Hafner

February 14

‘You’re on mute!’ Skip virtual meeting glitches with new tech add-ons

Hardware that attaches to platforms such as Zoom creates a more life-like meeting experience for employees.

By Lee Hafner

February 12

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Employee benefits

3 ways to help employees catch cancer sooner

Early detection can reduce late-stage diagnosis, cutting costs and saving lives.

By Lee Hafner

February 12

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Professional development

Personalized AI training helps employees embrace new tech

A customized learning plan keeps employees up to date with the right tech skills and helps combat fears their jobs will be replaced.

By Lee Hafner

February 8

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Professional development

At this insurance company, job mobility happens in-house

Allowing employees to advance within an organization can keep them engaged, productive and present.

By Lee Hafner

February 6

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Employee retention

What it takes to keep talent in 2024

By establishing trust and equity within their organization, companies stand a better chance at hanging on to valuable employees.

By Lee Hafner

February 2