Employee benefits

More than one-third of parents — mostly women — have yet to return to jobs they lost, largely because there’s no one to look after their kids.

With employees embracing remote work for the long-term, organizations are launching new benefits and programs to address the specific needs of their workforce.

The program offers at-risk employees feedback in real time, as well as visualizations to analyze and flag potential pregnancy concerns.

The number of U.S. small businesses has been reduced by 29% in the past year due to the COVID pandemic, according to data from Opportunity Insights.

COVID is exacerbating the caregiving crisis and employees need specialized benefits to provide support.

Three in four employers have changed their unpaid leave policies to paid since the start of the pandemic.

Our top stories from January look at predictions for the workplace this year and how employers plan to tackle COVID-19 vaccinations.

Employers need to make workplace accommodations and offer financial planning benefits to support this population.

Employer priorities haven’t changed much in the new year; solutions to reduce healthcare costs and mental health services are still in demand.

10 actions organizational leaders should be doing today to support employee health and wellness.

Salesforce.com said it will sell its customer software as a “Vaccine Cloud” that can help government agencies and health care providers build and manage their COVID-19 vaccine programs.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, 1 in 5 U.S. workers have taken a leave of some kind.

With 18 million veterans in the workplace, employers need to implement benefits that help them with the transition back to civilian life.

Employers should be looking for full-scope solutions to support employee well-being, says Goodpath CEO Bill Gianoukos.

Research from PwC shows there is a disconnect between employers and employees when it comes to what the return to work may look like post-pandemic.

The one-year mark since coronavirus engulfed the U.S. is here. Employers and employees are continuing to adapt to remote work while contemplating their plans for a return to the office.

Vaccine management company VaxAtlas launched a COVID platform to help employers track workforce vaccination rates, while simplifying the process for employees.

As employees struggle with their finances during COVID, employers like PwC and Noodles & Company are offering new solutions. Read more of our top stories from this week.

Through the HealthJoy app, First Person’s employer clients will have access to a personalized benefits wallet that will house their insurance, HSA, retirement and other employer provided benefits.

“This is the decade of the working family,” says Cleo CEO SarahJane Sacchetti. Benefits that support mental health and special needs will be a top priority in 2021.