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.
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Beam partners with companies to offer guidance on day-to-day challenges that can hinder the ability to be present and productive at work.
September 4 -
2025 Excellence in Benefits awardee Lisa Woods shares the health and wellness initiatives changing the way people receive and communicate about care.
September 3 -
Healthcare companies are using artificial intelligence and other advanced tech tools that improve outcomes for employees.
September 2 -
A solution that provides guidance to universal caregiving responsibilities can protect employees' physical, mental and financial well-being.
August 29 -
By offering a quick and simple testing option, benefit leaders can set employees on a path to better health.
August 27 -
2025 Excellence in Benefits awardee Dawn Beaudin shares highlights from her 32-year career and the ways tech is changing how people engage with offerings.
August 27 -
From healthcare to education to retirement, here are some of the major ways this new legislation may affect your offerings and the open enrollment process itself.
August 25 -
The long-term volunteer opportunity boosts job satisfaction and pride in the workplace while setting youth up for future success.
August 21 -
Sending physical mailers about benefits boasts a 70-90% open rate, compared to emails and other virtual methods.
August 19 -
Helping workers manage their previous debts and future goals boosts internal mobility, retention and satisfaction.
August 14 -
Heidi Golledge fosters a hard-working, respectful culture by setting expectations early, keeping communication open and enforcing a strict "no jerks" policy.
August 13 -
BrightDime's partnership with Augie helps employees understand, build and fix their credit score, an essential piece of financial independence.
August 12 -
LainaHealth's use of computer vision technology gives employees the ability to engage with their PT sessions anytime, anyplace, for half the cost.
August 8 -
Mother Cover provides manager and executive coverage when employees take time off, ensuring businesses don't miss a beat.
August 6 -
Research from EdAssist by Bright Horizons shows a high demand for learning opportunities. Here's what leaders should consider.
August 5 -
By understanding the social determinants of her company's healthcare work, Compassus's CPO has been able to construct a more impactful benefits package.
July 31 -
Medtronic partnered with InStride to design customized skills-based opportunities for workers, offering over 800 pathways to college degrees, courses and certifications.
July 30 -
Employees are turning to tech before their colleagues to solve work problems. Can work still foster opportunities for socialization?
July 29 -
As BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, it's a good time for benefit managers to ensure their wellness benefits are inclusive.
July 25 -
New permanent tax exclusions and expanded funds usage give benefit leaders the opportunity to bolster their financial wellness strategies.
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