This DEI exec is using technology to bring safety and inclusion to schools nationwide
Dionna Smith, chief diversity officer of ed-tech company GoGuardian, discusses how technology, safety, and kids' mental-health go hand-in-hand.
5 tips to help employees maintain healthcare coverage after layoffs
Brian Lacher, VP of employee benefits at Nielsen Benefits Group, explains how advisers can help workers navigate the road to coverage after a job loss.
Long story short: Give employees what they want
As the year comes to a close, how can you celebrate the teams that make your business tick? Lean into wellness-boosting benefits.
Grainger’s CHRO shares how the company stays accountable on inclusion efforts
Grainger CHRO Kathleen Carroll talks through the methods and tools that help the organization keep up with its employees, and respond to their shifting needs.
To build employee trust, lead with vulnerability and transparency in 2023
Dr. Meisha-ann Martin, senior director of people analytics and research at Workhuman, outlines takeaways from 2022 and shares how leaders can bring them into 2023.
Huntington Bank’s CHRO has spent years building a ‘colleague-centric’ culture
CHRO Rajeev Syal spoke to EBN about pandemic lessons, expanded benefits — and how the bank is working to put people first.
4 ways to boost the ROI of your DEI programs
Industry leaders share their best lessons for creating valuable inclusion, and spotlight where there's room to grow.
Pepsi’s HR team leans on data to build a better corporate culture
Dannii Portmouth, VP of HR of Pepsi's west division, relies on data to create a people-first environment across regions.
Can companies keep Gen Z and boomers happy? EY is working to perfect the formula
Leslie Patterson, DEI lead for EY Americas, explains how the organization is working to meet the needs of a diverse and multigenerational workforce.
When COVID is no longer a public health emergency, what happens to healthcare?
Employers and industry experts shine a light on what the next stage of living with COVID-19 might look like for employees, organizations and the benefits industry.
Benefits in action: This BofA employee earned two degrees in two years with zero debt
Polyanna Unruh embraced her employer's tuition-assistance benefit to go from high-school graduate to MBA.
Ascensus exec: 529 and ABLE plans can shore up families’ financial futures
Peg Creonte, president of government savings at Ascensus, explains how tax-advantaged savings programs can be a key to long-term financial wellness.
58% of workers feel undervalued at work — how benefits and recognition can help
The latest Human Workplace Index survey from Workhuman outlines where employees feel a disconnect between benefits, compensation and culture.
How SAP leans on telemedicine to deliver ‘whole-person care’
Jessy Rosales, SAP's VP of North America total rewards, explains how the company is expanding its definitions of care, inclusion and access.
7 ways to make open enrollment a success
Seventy percent of employees expect to spend more time on benefits selection this year, according to Voya. Here's how to guide them to their best choices.
Long story short: Balancing benefits and budget
As the economy stumbles, employers are searching for ways to provide robust benefits without overextending spend. Here's what they're prioritizing.
Global healthcare benefit costs expected to jump 10% in 2023
A new survey of global medical insurers, conducted by WTW, found that nearly 80% are expecting higher increases in the next three years.
Amazon is upskilling its workers via mentoring platform Chronus
The tech giant offers mentorship opportunities to all of its employees, providing support through onboarding and career growth.
In the face of a recession, business owners avoid cutting salaries and benefits
Amy Friedrich, president of U.S. insurance solutions at Principal, discusses recent market trends and predicts potential shifts for 2023.
20 companies with the best benefits and perks, according to employees
Using 15 million employee reviews, Comparably ranked the businesses with the most desirable benefits packages.