AI company expands benefits with Goodly student loan platform
GumGum employees are on track to pay off their student loans 27% faster than without the benefit.
Employee retention
Applications for unemployment benefits lower than expected
Jobless claims are at the lowest rate since the end of September.
Benefits Think How employees who change jobs save employers money on health plan fees
Most job-changing participants migrate to employers with large health plans, but account consolidation can help both companies reduce their plan fees.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Company pays employees $7,500 to go on vacation
FullContact awards their employees an annual bonus on the condition they don’t look at work emails while on vacation.
Benefits Think How flexible work culture can reinvent your workplace
Remote work isn’t simply about doing the same thing from home. It’s a chance to automate, remove waste, and make things better for employees in an organization.
Sonu Batra
Point B
Benefits Think Nonprofits should rely on benefits over salaries when recruiting
In order to succeed, nonprofits require more than a strong base of dedicated donors and volunteers. They need to hire and retain devoted and passionate full-time staff.
Louis Louw
Elite Sport Socks
Taco Bell plans to offer $100,000 manager salary
The brand will test out the six-figure salary in select restaurants as an employee retention tool.
Benefits Think New employee retention tool has four legs and goes ‘woof’
Some banks and fintechs have already introduced pet-friendly policies in the office. Here are five reasons why it works.
Thomas Woods
Perfect Dog Breeds
The 5 most popular jobs in HR — and how much they pay
In a tight labor market, employers competing for top talent are looking for human resources professionals who can help them differentiate themselves. These are the most sought-after roles.
Helping employees find their spark after the holidays
The holidays can wreak havoc on office productivity, but there are ways to get the workforce back on track.
Benefits Think Student loan assistance programs reduce stress and increase retention
Offering student loan management resources provides employees with access to experts who can help them navigate a complicated landscape.
Sharla St. Rose
NFP Corporate Services
Why financial wellness can no longer be an afterthought
Financially stressed workers hurt companies through higher healthcare costs and lost productivity. Programs to help them are not just an option for employers, but a business imperative.
6 most commonly covered fertility benefits
From IVF treatments and egg freezing to medication and counseling, here is what clients are offering to help employees become parents.
Why financial wellness can no longer be an afterthought
Financially stressed workers hurt companies through higher healthcare costs and lost productivity. Programs to help them are not just an option for clients, but a business imperative.
6 most commonly covered fertility benefits
From IVF treatments and egg freezing to medication and counseling, here is what employers are offering to help employees become parents.
Milk Stork seeks to soar to 1,000 employers in 2020
The breast milk shipping company has delivered more than three million ounces of milk since launching in 2015.
How AI may be the key to future-proofing jobs at risk of being automated
Fuel50 uses algorithms to help employees gain skills and education to find opportunities within their own organizations.
Benefits Think Why it’s important to keep empathy at the center of benefits choices
Understanding what benefits and services will most improve your employees’ lives.
Ami Parekh
Grand Rounds
10 best companies for millennials
Finding and keeping the best talent can be difficult with the younger generations, but these companies have cracked the code for attracting young workers.
42 employers that boosted their benefits in 2019
From fertility benefits to options for gig workers, companies made significant changes to their packages this year.
