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A company created a kiosk to help employers deal with privacy concerns over taking temperatures at the office.

Second opinion services provide employees with exclusive access to physicians at the world’s top ranked hospitals even when they are part of narrow networks or otherwise unable to get in to see top physicians.

The annual Top Women in Benefit Advising list showcases a diverse group of professionals making a difference in the benefits industry.

Companies aren’t required by law to publicly disclose the racial makeup of their board and management, but businesses should make public data where employees have self-identified so investors know where they stand on diversity, the CEO said.

Most of the firm’s professional assistants and “select professional staff” will move to a shorter work week and will see compensation reductions.

With an eye on boosting internal mobility and promoting strong mental health, more employers are investing in learning and development.

"No one has ever asked me, 'What’s your journey been like as a black woman financial adviser? How can I help you?'" says adviser Zaneilia Harris.

Amazon has hit another snag: a human resources department ill prepared to handle the thousands of requests pouring in from sick employees and those who need to stay home to care for their children or elderly relatives.

Racial inequality has been under a harsh spotlight in the U.S. since the George Floyd, an unarmed black man, died at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis, sparked days of continuing nationwide protests.

An early look at the impact from the economic shutdown was not as bad as feared, while industry insiders see opportunities for advisers and sponsors to talk up the value of retirement and emergency savings.

Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook called on his company to “do more” to fight systemic injustices and racial inequality in an open letter responding to the protests sweeping the U.S. this week.

A group of Amazon warehouse employees sued the online retail giant, claiming its working conditions put not only them at risk of contracting the coronavirus but also their family members, including one who died.

Employers are seeking new ways to keep remote employees productive and engaged, but they face a difficult balancing act as employee monitoring may damage trust and morale.

Employers are in a unique position to address employees' financial struggles, as benefits programs are a powerful tool that can help support employees in meeting their current and future financial needs.

Leading through this crisis requires empathy for what people are going through now and understanding how living through this crisis will shape people’s expectations around work and non-work lives.

Franklin Templeton’s zero-tolerance policy on racism led to the swift firing of its former head of insurance investment, Amy Cooper, according to the head of its parent company.

The funds will be directed to programs that focus on health, jobs, small businesses and housing, particularly in communities with many people of color.

“Employees really want to feel if they are going back to the office that they will be safe,” Sequoia CEO Greg Golub says.

“We read this as an occasion to really integrate women's health with children's health, and that the combination of that integrated support is what makes happier and more successful working parents,” says Erik Lumer, chief product officer at Maven.