Employee communications

Extended time between benefits sign-up and use, as well as overwhelming information, can render communication useless.

Leadership's encouragement of regular check-ins, benefits use and learning opportunities mean workers feel appreciated and able to grow.

Connecting well-being, skills, manager training and trust improves workforce performance.

Baxter Credit Union's HR exec added Progyny's menopause program to her benefits lineup — and has become a personal ambassador.

Burnout, disengagement and strained communication can signal deeper cultural issues within organizations and raise concerns about workplace health.

By strengthening others' skills and inviting ideas, Katherine Loranger is helping her company futureproof its business and its workforce.

Communicating benefits in terms of life stages and events helps employees understand and utilize the offerings they need most.

Talk isn't enough. A better connection between offerings and effort from leadership is needed to make workers feel their health truly matters.

With millions of employees planning to take next Monday off, organizations should prioritize their defensive coverage policies now.

The incident is a valuable lesson for leaders at every level to show extra care with sensitive communication, and own up to mistakes when they happen.

Developing a strong, reliable method that fits an organization's needs should include discussions between the IT and Communications teams.

Understanding employee sentiment allows leaders to set realistic goals that match the current moment and build a foundation for future trust.

Research from ezCater shows employees love the idea of an office-hours event with good food and connection, with Gen Z needing extra attention.

In spite of language and cultural barriers, the key to success lies in embracing thought leadership, finding mentors and being curious about other cultures.

A sense of purpose, friendly competition and updated technology help make meetings more effective.

The head of benefits at The Hartford shares advice on how to educate younger workers about their offerings.

Getting people involved in communication-based apps and brainstorming activities promotes fun, creativity and connection.

The key to success is to trade in-person meetings for a virtual approach, texts over emails, avoid starting on a Monday, shorten the window and skip 1/1 effective dates.

With November 1 fast approaching, here is a guide to making sure benefit offerings and communication are set up for maximum engagement.

Economic uncertainty has hindered pay increases, making valued offerings essential for getting and keeping valuable talent.