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.

Improving productivity 2023

7 workspace updates to maximize productivity

A well-designed space that invites creativity and focus is possible for any organization with these architect-approved tips.

By Lee Hafner

January 31

Employee benefits

How to integrate employee benefits and company culture

Alex Frommeyer, CEO of Beam Benefits, discusses how committing to year-round benefits communications can boost utilization and employee well-being.

By Lee Hafner

January 30

How to recruit and keep top talent in 2023

The job market is strong, and there are ways employers and employees can go above and beyond to be the best match for each other.

By Lee Hafner

January 26

Workplace management

Leadership can make or break a company’s DEI approach

To have the greatest impact, DEI strategy should combine data and communication with empathetic guidance from management.

By Lee Hafner

January 25

Deel’s new HR platform simplifies tech tools for global businesses

The tech platform, utilized by Shopify, Nike and Dropbox, expands to offer a holistic suite of HR and recruiting tools.

By Lee Hafner

January 23

Workplace culture

6 ways giving back can grow company culture

Involvement in local and global issues can go a long way for employers, and the director of program and CSR lead at Kiva shares ways to make these efforts count.

By Lee Hafner

January 20

A new challenge for hybrid and remote workers: Promotions

Trade association ASA's CEO discusses the promotion challenges facing hybrid and remote workers, and the need for equal opportunity for advancement.

By Lee Hafner

January 19

Financial wellness

Hardship withdrawals are threatening retirement security

As more workers find themselves in a desperate financial mindset, employers should take the time to educate them on all the ways there are to save.

By Lee Hafner

January 17

Financial wellness

How HR leaders can trim budgets without sacrificing workplace well-being

Setting HR up with tools to consolidate their workload means more focus on the well-being of a workforce.

By Lee Hafner

January 13

Employee benefits

Sending employees back to school: Andersen launches customized, free MBA program

Andersen's new MBA offering demonstrates how professional stewardship creates a foundation of inclusion and talent in the workplace.

By Lee Hafner

January 12

How can employees save more money for retirement? It starts with financial literacy

Small businesses and the self-employed are especially in need of support when it comes to making viable retirement options a reality.

By Lee Hafner

January 9

Employee benefits

Work-life balance matters to employees — how to find out if it matters to a company

Remote and hybrid work have lots of appeal, but employees should look below the surface of a company to find out how it makes good on its claims of flexibility.

By Lee Hafner

January 5

Employee benefits

Wellness in the workplace: A CPO’s advice on avoiding stress and burnout

Employers can cut down on anxiety and increase satisfaction by focusing on employee feedback and supportive benefits.

By Lee Hafner

December 29

Workplace culture

The right way to return: Zoominfo’s CHRO shares strategy for bringing employees back to the office

As employees are being asked to return to the office, seeking their input can help ensure a seamless shift from remote to in-person work.

By Lee Hafner

December 22

Employee benefits

How to build the best wellness package for your workforce

Burgette White, VP of HR at Adecco North America, gives expert advice on how to make the most of the wellness benefits you offer.

By Lee Hafner

December 20

Workplace culture

HR leaders share their tips for crafting a pitch-perfect end-of-year message

Experts share advice on how to create a message that wraps up 2022, and makes employees excited about the year to come.

By Lee Hafner

December 19

The best benefit for 2023: A hybrid work schedule

IWG's CEO Mark Dixon argues that hybrid workplaces are the ideal solution for employer and employee success and wellness.

By Lee Hafner

December 14

As 2022 comes to a close, employees are still craving remote and hybrid work

Flexibility in the workplace is the gift that keeps on giving.

By Lee Hafner

December 13

HR 101: Vanguard’s tips for helping employees catch up on retirement savings

Dave Stinnett, Vanguard Head of Strategic Retirement Consulting, talks about financial wellness growth and finding a successful path to savings.

By Lee Hafner

December 9

Too much tech? A confusing web of workplace tools can drain employee productivity

A survey from Glean, a workplace search engine, finds that employee productivity is directly tied to the onboarding experience and available company information.

By Lee Hafner

December 8