Paola Peralta is an associate editor at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers DEI, workplace technology trends, Gen Z and workplace culture. She was previously a freelance reporter with Financial Planning, where she focused on workplace culture and diversity. Paola graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
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The consulting firm began their trans-related medical coverage nearly a decade ago in 2013 — a relatively early adoption by industry standards.
June 9 -
With more employees preferring a work-from-home setting, positions will also be up for grabs and disabled workers have proved to have both the skills and motivation to fill them.
June 8 -
In spite of a year of record-breaking unemployment and job insecurity, Americans are digging their way out.
June 2 -
Diversity and inclusion efforts should begin long before an employee is hired.
June 2 -
The first step in expanding benefits offerings for queer employees is to ensure that those entrusted with those benefits are qualified to tend to the community's needs.
June 1 -
The hiring landscape is already tough for young workers, but this generational disconnect is making it harder.
May 28 -
Achieving a pre-pandemic office culture may not be possible, but a new normal shouldn’t be daunting.
May 27 -
Nearly two-thirds of employees have left a job or want to leave their current job for the sake of their mental well-being.
May 26 -
The roll out comes at a time where paid leave has quickly become a major player in employee retention and attraction.
May 25 -
Employers may think they’re doing enough to promote health and wellness in the workplace, but there’s still work to do.
May 24