Hush Puppies parent adds dog day care benefit
Dog friendly policies and benefits specific to pet ownership needs are a unique way for employers to attract and retain talent.
Employee retention
CareerBuilder gamifies employee referrals
The hiring site launched a new platform that simplifies referral and bonus tracking for employers.
BuzzFeed parental leave policy results in 95% retention rate
Media company BuzzFeed’s employees were given access to postpartum specialists, pediatricians and career coaching after implementing maternity benefit Maven.
Prudential expands employer wellness offering with new financial benefit
About 78% of employees with high financial stress say it is a distraction at work.
Reward Gateway develops analytics tool to manage employee engagement
HR leaders will be able to use data to address engagement needs and make meaningful changes for their businesses.
Betterworks acquires Hyphen, extending its HR tech portfolio
With the addition, Betterworks will provide employers with feedback from employees to improve retention and engagement.
Shut down the office: One company’s vacation solution
PwC decided to shut down their office for summer and winter holidays to give employees more time to recharge.
Employers plan greater investments in HR tech through 2022
“Employers are looking to invest in the strategic side of HR,” says Dan Staley, HR technology leader with PwC.
One crucial way employers can support working mothers
New moms “are not willing to put up with pumping in a broom closet or a bathroom,” one expert says.
Bank of America launches financial wellness platform for employer clients
“We believe every single employee of a company should have access to advice,” says Stephen Ulian, head of institutional distribution at Bank of America.
Milk Stork goes international with latest breastfeeding benefit
Benefits that specifically target working mothers can have a profound impact on the employee and the business.
Employers: Make small talk with your remote workers
An executive at an online college says people skills are crucial when your employees work from home.
FinFit offers free early wage access to employer clients
Employers are increasingly turning to advanced pay tools as a way to help employees who may be financially unstable.
The current state of paid leave in the workplace
“When it comes to leave, there is still an opportunity to meet the specific needs of your population,” says LuAnn Heinen, vice president at Business Group on Health.
Benefitfocus expands benefits offering with caregiver platform
More employers are recognizing that there is a need for comprehensive caretaker benefits.
CenturyLink teams with Care.com for backup care benefit
Caregiver responsibilities are stressful and can have a negative impact on an employee’s ability to do their work.
Automating HR functions can help drive productivity and retention
“An automation tool can provide support to all aspects of the business, whether it’s about retirement or recruiting,” one expert says.
Law firm expands benefits with backup child care option
A lack of access to quality child care can be a big driver of employee turnover.
Thank God it’s Thursday. Making the case for a four-day workweek
Experts believe that reduced work hours can lower stress and increase well-being, without impacting performance.
Benefits Think Strategies for keeping the millennial workforce loyal, happy and working
Almost 50% of millennial employees would leave their job if given the opportunity. So, what is the trick to keeping this generation at your company?
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