Working parents want more benefits to support their kids
A husband and wife team decided the best way to fix the virtual child care problem was to be the solution.
Employee communications
Vaccine misinformation is a hurdle for employers
Dr. Dena Bravata, chief medical officer at Castlight Health, discusses employer responsibility regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
Employees are demanding greater mental health support
Managers need to be more vocal about their own mental health challenges to make treatment and support more accessible.
14 things that will keep employees happy during COVID
A majority of workers say the most valuable thing their boss can provide is more feedback on their role.
Benefits Think What you’re overlooking in managing your company’s hybrid remote policy
What could companies be doing to be less reactive, and more proactive when it comes to planning their return-to-work plans?
Jacquelyn Wong
OfficeTogether
Workplace stressors are pushing employees out the door
Employees are willing to brave an unsteady job market in the search for more support.
IBM study finds COVID hasn’t stopped employees from seeking new jobs
More than anything employees want work-life balance and career advancement opportunities.
Glassdoor rates the best companies for Black employees
The leading factor behind job dissatisfaction for Black employees is underrepresentation in professional and management roles.
SAP offers employees paid mental health day to recharge
One-third of the company’s employees reported that they were struggling with high stress levels.
Gen Z workers to triple by 2030
These employees will bring with them a burst of creative, digital-friendly skills.
Citi debuts rapid at-home COVID tests to branch workers, traders
Employees will have their results within 20 minutes, which can be read in a similar way to a pregnancy test.
COVID-19 is hurting womens’ careers
Without the right amount of support, the strain on female workers has reached a breaking point.
Employees are desperate for appreciation from their managers
Showing employees their hard work isn’t going unnoticed with social media and other initiatives can help them feel understood.
Benefits Think How women can keep from falling off their bosses’ radar while working remotely
These tips will ensure your work goes acknowledged even when it’s been completed out of sight from your boss.
LaTonia McGinnis
CBIZ
Employers have hit a wall with remote communication and engagement
Almost all employers plan to make changes to their company culture and workflow one year into the pandemic.
Benefits Think 4 ways to increase employee engagement in a WFH world
A benefits provider CEO offers tips for helping employees stay engaged.
Saravanan Chettiar
STRIVE Benefits
Benefits Think One-size-fits all company culture is a thing of the past
A quick email or text from a CEO can go a long way in making people feel seen and supported.
Jordan Peace
Fringe
Employees would rather lose their job than get a COVID-19 vaccine
Workplace safety is in jeopardy as employees say they’ll refuse COVID-19 vaccines.
These guilty pleasures help benefits leaders maintain their mental health during the pandemic
The 2021 class of Rising Stars knows the importance of mental wellness, so they are indulging a few guilty pleasures during the pandemic.
Companies aren’t prepared to deal with employee burnout
Flexible work hours as well as expensing mental health and fitness initiatives are possible solutions to help struggling employees.
