At AECOM, Bernie Knobbe builds personal connections within a global workforce
Whether it's a chat in the office or championing mental health initiatives, the benefits leader uses relationships to make the workplace better.
Employee engagement
Benefits Think For HR pros, this Q4 checklist will ensure a seamless transition into 2024
Open-enrollment season is also a perfect opportunity to prepare for legal changes, employee-facing reminders and departmental goals.
Matt Thomas
WorkSmart Systems
Why US workers are so sleep deprived — and 10 countries getting rest right
Workers who get eight hours of sleep or more experience the lowest amount of productivity loss, a new study finds.
White Paper In the World of Employee Benefits, Knowledge is Power
In recent years, many employers have expanded their employee benefits offerings, creating even more robust benefits packages. However, employees might not see the true value of these offerings if they aren't educated on how their benefits work – and how much of the cost their employer is actually covering.
This tech company is using AI to bring employees together
Doug Camplejohn, CEO of Airspeed, reveals how their latest app "Coffee Talk" is strengthening employee engagement and retention.
Benefits Think Employee resource groups: Building culture around your benefits
By supporting and partnering with ERGs, employers make decisions around healthcare benefits and meet their workplace's diverse needs.
9 workplace behaviors that employees consider red flags
A recent poll from job site Monster unveils employees and applicants biggest pain points at work.
High unemployment, limited healthcare: Why Texas and Nevada residents are stressed
A new survey analyzed data from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the CDC to track residents' stress levels.
Benefits Think How to merge in-person and virtual open enrollment
Organizations can benefit from a hybrid approach that combines the best of both worlds.
Ed Ligonde
Nava Benefits
8 industries with the happiest workers
A recent report from software company Deputy shines a light on the sectors with the best employee outlook.
Benefits Think How to frame benefit products and services around metrics that matter
Conduct a thorough diagnosis of client challenges for more tailored solutions, prioritizing the employee lifecycle and using high-impact data.
Massella Dukuly
Charter
10 states with the best work-life balance
New Hampshire, Utah and South Dakota rounded out the top three according to a new study.
Business lunches are back in New York, Chicago as pandemic fades
Employees are stepping out of the office to socialize and collaborate during the workday.
From DEI audits to AI tools, how AECOM personalizes benefits for 50,000 workers
Bernie Knobbe, head of global benefits and well-being at AECOM, breaks down his modern approach to benefits communications.
For this Gen X and Gen Z duo, mentorship is mutually beneficial
The CRO of insurtech Ontellus and her Gen Z mentee talk to EBN about what they both have to learn from each other.
How employers can manage the growing ‘talent debt’ they’ve accumulated
According to a workplace expert, companies haven't even begun to experience the effects of yet another talent shortage.
From personal milestones to great work, Allstate helps employees celebrate their wins
Since launching a rewards and recognition program in 2022, Allstate has seen 83% of employees consistently participate.
Uber diversity chief suspended after events on race sparked uproar
The executive was suspended after an attempt to address staff uproar over a company event titled "Don't Call Me Karen" backfired.
Exclusive Research From birth to bereavement: No matter the caregiving stage, employees crave support
The caregiver crisis is challenging workers' ability to manage stress and productivity across their personal and professional lives. Employers can help.
Time to rethink company swag: 40% of corporate gifts end up in landfills
An executive from Loop & Tie, a regenerative gifting platform, discusses how employers can be more intentional with their recognition efforts.
