Benefits Think 3 ways to support employees with complex health problems
Navigating the healthcare system is tricky, especially after a scary diagnosis. Here’s how employers can help.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
Employee retention
Benefits Think Supreme Court considers Title VII protections for LGBTQ workers
The court recently heard two cases which could help to reshape federal discrimination law.
Alexander Dunn
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits blunders: Why learn the hard way?
The landscape is littered with misconceptions, strategy fails and just plain bad decisions, providing fertile ground for those seeking an education on what not to do.
5 reasons employers should offer student loan repayment benefits
Investing in these benefits can help improve the overall financial wellness of employees.
Minding the healthcare benefits knowledge gap
Only 7% of employers can identify the qualities of an HSA benefit — a sign of a widespread lack of understanding of how critical healthcare benefits work.
Free college degrees for Chipotle employees
The Mexican-inspired restaurant chain is now covering 100% of employees’ tuition for select university programs.
10 least stressful jobs
University professor and hair stylist are ranked as some of the less trying jobs, according to a CareerCast survey.
Businessolver releases consumer accounts benefits software
The tool allows workers to enroll year-round in a number of benefits including HSAs, FSAs and fitness reimbursements.
Is technology friend or foe for benefits enrollment?
BenefitVision CEO Ronald Kleiman opines on how HR and benefits technology will continue to alter another benefits enrollment season.
Benefits Think Tackling employee stress takes a holistic approach
A benefits professional shares strategies for tackling workplace stress.
Jennifer Gutzmore
Cigna
Kamala Harris unveils sweeping parental-leave plan
The Democratic presidential contender proposes six months of paid family and medical leave for all workers.
Benefits Think Why mental health in the workplace matters — and what you can do about it
Mental health issues in the workplace are much more prevalent than you might think — and Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 6–12) is a great time for employers to raise awareness about some of the serious ripple effects.
Michelle Jackson
Unum
Employees are breaking down generational stereotypes
Assumptions are often made about how the four employee generations work together, but these widely held beliefs are wrong.
Benefits Think Why employers shouldn’t object to legal insurance
While this benefit does not have wide-spread adoption, across generations workers have various reasons to consult with an attorney.
Dennis Healy
ARAG
Benefits Think Don’t let your employees jeopardize your trade secrets
Courts place the burden on employers to use reasonable measures to protect their proprietary information.
Jonathan Michael Thomas
Foley & Lardner LLP
5 key strategies for implementing a successful financial wellness program
Brokers should view themselves as the “quarterbacks directing the play” when bringing this benefit to employers, one consultant said.
Starbucks expands fertility benefits to cover surrogacy, boosts reimbursements
Employees at the coffee company will now have access of up to $30,000 for fertility services.
Digital transformation efforts should be tied closely to business goals
Although nearly all large enterprises are pursuing improvement initiatives, digitizing the business is less about disruption and more about meeting focused objectives, says a new study.
BetterUp adds new features including expanded AI capabilities
The coaching app has added a new algorithm that pairs workers with a coach based on 150 variables.
5 ways clients can make diabetes education programs more inclusive
Workers struggling with the condition may hide it from their employer, but these tips can help break the cycle.
