10 best gig economy jobs
A report by CareerCast names these professions as leaders of the independent contracting economy.
Employee communications
Benefits Think Do employees know where to go in a health crisis?
Without a clear process, workers with health conditions may struggle at work and at finding answers.
Jeffery D. Smith
Standard Insurance Company
Nearly everyone is stressed about work and finances: Fidelity survey
Financial wellness needs to be an integral part of a broader benefit programs and a top priority for companies today.
Benefits Think Do employees know where to go in a health crisis?
Without a clear process, workers with health conditions may struggle at work and at finding answers.
Jeffery D. Smith
Standard Insurance Company
4 hot HR tech tools for small businesses
These platforms can improve the recruitment process for startups and other smaller companies.
Benefits Think Why emotions (not facts) matter most when it comes to benefit communications
Employees are more engaged during enrollment when they consider their families and finances, rather than the rational calculation of plan features.
Dan Johnson
Trustmark Voluntary Benefit Solutions
Benefits Think How climate change is impacting mental health — and what employers can do
Extreme weather events are causing an increase in employee cases of depression and anxiety, and companies need to take action.
Brian Gifford
Integrated Benefits Institute
Benefits Think The corporate asset you’ve completely overlooked — and what to do about it
HR professionals need to cultivate social capital in the workplace. And, yes, using digital tools, including employee recognition software, can help.
Maria Emerson
Social Capital Project
Benefits Think Why emotions (not facts) matter most when it comes to benefit communications
Employees are more engaged during enrollment when they consider their families and finances, rather than the rational calculation of plan features.
Dan Johnson
Trustmark Voluntary Benefit Solutions
Benefits Think How climate change is impacting mental health — and what employers can do
Extreme weather events are causing an increase in employee cases of depression and anxiety, and companies need to take action.
Brian Gifford
Integrated Benefits Institute
LinkedIn voice messaging aims to connect HR with job seekers
The professional networking service’s new feature allows users to record and send a voice message up to one minute in length.
Benefits Think How to motivate millennials to participate in retirement savings
Simple offerings like a loan payment calculator or savings projection interface can make a profound difference on the path to financial preparation.
Andrew S. Zito
Lamco Advisory Group
LinkedIn voice messaging aims to connect HR with job seekers
The professional networking service’s new feature allows users to record and send a voice message up to one minute in length.
Benefits Think Nomad benefits: 6 ways to prepare employees for working abroad
Receiving medical and insurance benefits should not stop once a worker starts their job in a foreign country.
Ann Deugo
MetLife Worldwide Benefits
Benefits Think How employers can manage the skyrocketing cost of specialty drugs
Custom pharmacy network design, site of care choice and employee education should all be a part of companies’ strategies.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
Artificial intelligence is coming for hiring, and it might not be that bad
AI advocates argue the technology can help employers eliminate unconscious biases when making staffing decisions.
Inside Boeing’s initiative to fight the opioid epidemic
While there is no easy solution to the current addiction problem, companies including the aerospace manufacturer are spearheading their own initiatives to combat the issue.
Sharing salary data: Empowering HR with compensation insight
PayScale’s Stacey Klimek aims to get human resources departments and line managers on the same page when it comes to pay decisions.
Inside Boeing’s initiative to fight the opioid epidemic
While there is no easy solution to the current addiction problem, companies including the aerospace manufacturer are spearheading their own initiatives to combat the issue.
Smiley face and thumbs up? Texting, emojis enter the job interview
With Canvas, employers can contact hard-to-reach applicants via text for a more relaxed and personalized introduction.
