Fitbit launches new wearables for employers, health plans
The company released Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR, its first business-to-business devices.
HR Technology
HR Acuity updates workplace misconduct reporting platform
The changes include accessibility for small businesses and managers, and a benchmarking component.
Benefits Think 5 myths about Gen Z workers
No, they’re not completely obsessed with digital communications and they’re not only interested in remote work. Here’s what employers should know about the newest generation of employees.
Matthew Barnett
Unum
New app lets employers budget money to cover worker meals
Ritual provides an order-ahead food service benefit that allows companies to set an amount of money to cover food for employees.
Benefits Think 5 myths about Gen Z workers
No, they’re not completely obsessed with digital communications and they’re not only interested in remote work. Here’s what employers should know about the newest generation of employees.
Matthew Barnett
Unum
New app lets employers budget money to cover worker meals
Ritual provides an order-ahead food service benefit that allows companies to set an amount of money to cover food for employees.
TriNet adds new features to mobile app
The HR services provider’s updated app now includes detailed pay history and chat features.
An Apple-app a day keeps the doctor away
Apple partnered with health provider Aetna to create a wellness app that combines the Apple Watch’s tracking features with individual health plans.
Bay Area advisers launch benefits channel on social media
Arrow Benefits Group creates BenefitsTV for YouTube and Instagram as conduit for quick and easy messaging.
An Apple-app a day keeps the doctor away
Apple partnered with health provider Aetna to create a wellness app that combines the Apple Watch’s tracking features with individual health plans.
Benefits Think How AI is reshaping the HR, benefits space
When the more process-driven tasks get automated, HR will begin to provide high-touch, individualized attention, rather than having to manage people assets.
Kelly L. Clark
Alight Solutions
Yelp for bad bosses: New manager rating site launched
A new website aims to provide job seekers with intel on direct supervisors. HR can use the tool to help monitor performance.
Benefits Think How AI is reshaping the HR, benefits space
When the more process-driven tasks get automated, HR will begin to provide high-touch, individualized attention, rather than having to manage people assets.
Kelly L. Clark
Alight Solutions
Benefits Think Top 4 HR trends to watch this year
Workplace flexibility, technology, wellness and more should be top of mind as human resource managers look to better engage employees.
Midge Seltzer
Engage PEO
Walmart bets on simulation video game for employee training
The country’s largest employer is rolling out a new mobile app that allows workers to role play what it’s like to be a department manager.
Employers going on an HR tech ‘buying spree’
Human resource professionals are relying on AI, machine learning and big data to help them attract talent, while also helping them prevent preferential treatment in hiring, new research finds.
5 ways employers can boost employee engagement
In today’s tight labor market, companies need to improve the worker experience to retain top talent. And yes, HR technology plays an important role.
Benefits Think Tech blinders: Digital eye strain the new work challenge
Too much time on computer and smartphone screens is causing vision problems for employees. Here’s how clients can improve things in the office.
Jill Purcell
Unum
Employers going on an HR tech ‘buying spree’
Human resource professionals are relying on AI, machine learning and big data to help them attract talent, while also helping them prevent preferential treatment in hiring, new research finds.
Benefits Think Analytics are key to wellness success. Here’s why
By aggregating and analyzing different types of data, benefits managers can determine crucial correlations among preventive screenings, health outcomes and healthcare costs.
