Starbucks offers all employees access to free therapy
The company’s U.S. employees and eligible family members will receive 20 mental health sessions with a therapist or coach each year.
HR Technology
Businesses are cashing in on the surge of remote workers
Almost overnight, the pandemic has created a booming work-from-home economy as tens of millions of Americans are thrust into setting up home offices on the fly.
AI may be the missing link to upgrade annual benefits enrollment
Artificial intelligence can ease the stress of picking benefits and provide personalized options for a diverse workplace.
Benefits Think 5 ways tech leaders can manage the COVID-19 crisis
It is of strategic importance that we ensure our information technology is supporting the entirety of the organization and its ability to communicate.
CVS addresses holistic wellness with new suite of benefits
CVS expands their benefits to include voluntary perks like mental health support and caregiving tools.
Benefits Think Using carve-outs to get the most of your self-funded health plan
The benefits of carve-outs are in their ability to offer better options for managing cost and benefits offered by experienced vendors to meet the specific needs of your benefit programs.
Tim Hayden
Corporate Synergies
HealthJoy launches instant coronavirus resources on their mobile app
The coronavirus card will include real-time updates from the Centers for Disease Control regarding support and testing.
Coronavirus pushes job interviews for college students online
Even before the outbreak, virtual interviews in the initial stages with a company were already on the rise because of their efficiency and convenience.
Coronavirus pandemic puts the spotlight on mental health resources
Seeking emotional support is crucial during times of uncertainty, especially for those struggling with anxiety disorders.
Benefits Think How AI will improve CX in insurance
Insurers will use AI across different channels – in context – to deliver experiences that make customers happy.
Tom Harrington
Pega
Tech partnerships give traditional insurance a shot in the arm
As traditional health insurers deepen their digital footprint, debate still rages on whether employers should fully insure or self-insure benefits.
How technology can bridge the generational gap
An effective benefits strategy should use tech to communicate and offer options for all employees.
Workday again tops list of most popular HR apps
HR claims three of top 10 overall apps, while BambooHR and UltiPro post impressive growth amid fierce battle for second place, and WageWorks and Zenefits lose their luster.
Benefits Think Payroll automation is the next frontier for HR software
Ignoring the benefits of payroll automation will fail to keep you up to date with the latest technology trends and cut into productivity.
Kiran Bajpai
SoftwareSuggest
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.
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.
How AI can address employees’ fears of coronavirus
Technology can help protect employees’ health as well as safeguard business interests from virus-related impact and loss.
Benefits Think Are advisers ready for Gen Z?
Wealth management’s challenge will be innovating and adapting to technology to provide Gen Z with the convenience of a single platform that meets all its needs.
Ashley Longabaugh
Celent
Benefits Think AI and machine learning will dominate the CIO agenda this year
Now more than ever, organizations realize that to manage their unprecedented data growth, a solid data strategy must be front and center for them to survive and thrive.