
Lee Hafner is an editor with Employee Benefit News. Her background is in freelance writing and education, and her work covers healthcare, retirement, communication and training. She has a BA in English from George Mason University.

Lee Hafner is an editor with Employee Benefit News. Her background is in freelance writing and education, and her work covers healthcare, retirement, communication and training. She has a BA in English from George Mason University.
Victoria Ashton has put together a solid communication and benefits approach, and is preparing for AI's growing role in the people-leader function.
Benefit leaders can help parents get ahead of and support their children's needs with comprehensive pediatric offerings.
The CEO of SERCAP talks about why she partnered with the emergency savings platform, and the good it has done for her workforce.
A combination of virtual physical and behavioral health options, as well as caregiver resources, provides quicker access to essential family wellness.
The head of BAN shares how benefit leader and broker partnerships create positive impacts for employers and their employees.
Providing sought-after total rewards and a supportive culture allows MLM Hearing to recruit and retain providers, despite a shortage in this area of healthcare.
The company's social impact efforts have led to over half a million volunteer hours and $33.4 million in donations and gifts.
Analyzing where people excel, what motivates them and where they struggle can help improve everything from job performance to benefit choices.
By helping employees develop healthier lifestyle habits, employers can see a reduction in cost while improving people's lives.
Direct communication strategies give leaders insight, while fostering professional growth.
Guild found those taking part in these programs are more likely to stick with their employer and share their knowledge with others.
The people leader at a global office furniture design company shares why the right work setting and culture can foster better teams.
Workers say time off and flexibility are the best anti-stress offerings, but need outside encouragement to use them.
The platform's AI-powered comparison feature makes selecting the right plan easier for people when they each have access to employer-sponsored healthcare.
Journey reaches out to employees to stay on top of their wellness needs and be an established resource if a crisis does occur.
Katie Egan discusses her strategy for an amazing customer experience and how empathy and connection drive success.
Jasmine Blocker uses her own experiences to reduce the stigma and speak out about seeking support.
Nonprofit Triage Cancer can answer questions and guide workers through next steps, as well as educate benefit leaders to better assist their workforce.
Arthur One's Vibe technology connects with employees to gather insights, ask relevant questions, and produce actionable reports for leadership.
From contact lenses to doctor visits, HSAs can cover dependents' health and wellness products and services.