Benefits Think Bearers of good news: It’s time to put HR in the spotlight
Employees have seen a new side of HR since the pandemic, and it can help increase benefits engagement.
Kevin Knight
Vida Health
Employee benefits
Stipends, PTO and manager support will help caregivers thrive in 2024
From flexibility to expert advice, employers have a better shot of retaining talent when they offer support to employees caring for loved ones.
Benefits Think Raising dependent care FSA limits would help manage child care costs
Data shows that the $5,000 annual tax limit does not cover the average price of one child in center-based infant care.
Christa Day
ECFC
HR and benefit leaders’ top 10 lessons to take into 2024
EBN's most-read op-eds of 2023 paint a picture of the strategies and considerations that will make the new year a success.
Benefits Think Low employee engagement? Executive functioning skills could be to blame
Poor time management and lack of focus can be signs of bigger issues, and employers can help.
Angela Nelson
RethinkCare
Complete these 5 must-do work tasks before 2024
Financial and personal information deserve an update so employees can start the new year off strong.
Benefits Think Holistic review of medication therapy management unlocks results
When pharmacists can collaborate with a patient's care team, health outcomes will improve while money and lives are saved.
Leslie Helou
MOBE
At Manulife, pet parents save time, money with Airvet’s virtual vet visits
Lack of access and affordability to care has many pet owners stressed. A telehealth platform can help employers offer a solution.
75% of employees feel guilty over taking time off
Employees stress about adding additional work to a colleague's plate while taking PTO.
10 retirement concerns that will shape 2024
Issues like Medicare increases and student loan relief will impact employees' ability to plan for their financial future.
Benefits Think Workplace wellness for parents is employers’ biggest opportunity in 2024
A shift in what wellness means to employees — especially working moms — can help recruit and retain top talent.
Patrice Meagher
MilkMate
Workplace culture, good leadership and more helped these companies succeed in 2023
Whether adding new benefits or finding the perfect holiday gift, employers had plenty of wins in 2023.
How to help employees fill child care gaps during the holidays
Whether wrapping up yearly reports — or presents — employees can use some help when it comes to making sure their kids are covered while they work.
25 places to work with the best company culture, according to employees
Employee feedback put Adobe, Instacart and more at the top of Comparably's seventh annual best cultures list.
Benefits Think It’s time to benchmark mental health at work
Resources are available to help employers measure and improve their mental health support within the workplace.
Dr. Shawn Griffin
URAC
20% of U.S. hospitals have been warned over secretive prices
The nation's largest hospital system has been cited for failing to make prices fully available to the public
Benefits Think More part-time employees will soon have access to retirement benefits
A new rule will allow long-term, part-time employees to contribute to retirement plans by 2025.
Barbara Van Zomeren
Ascensus
For Gen X, reality bites when it comes to retirement
Gen X workers have the biggest gap between their savings and what they think they need to save for retirement than any other generation in the workforce.
Benefits Think 4 misconceptions about health reimbursement arrangements
A tax-free, more personalized option can help attract and retain talent.
Jim Lord
ADP Insurance Services
Podcast Trends impacting self-funding and stop loss – now and into 2024
Learn about Stop Loss industry claim trends, including the impact of gene and cell therapies, and how they are affecting claim costs for self-funded employers.
