JPMorgan starts program to monitor junior banker hours
Designed to monitor workloads, the technology will match hours reported with digital activity in an effort to prioritize employee well-being.
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ICE at work: Increased mental health benefits are critical amidst raids
Current events are taking a toll on employees' mental health, and they're in need of more comprehensive support.
Benefits Think Degrees still matter for career advancement
These requirements may not be present on job postings, but research shows they are still favored in the hiring process.
Jay Titus
University of Phoenix
Alarm over rising fuel costs adds to employee financial stress
This is a good time for benefit leaders to highlight financial offerings, flexibility and alternative commuting practices to help offset price hikes.
Microsoft joins crowd with health assistant for Copilot chatbot
The software company joins the likes of Amazon and OpenAI in providing an AI-driven chat tool for people's medical questions.
A new Employee Benefit News experience, designed for today’s leaders
Welcome to EBN's new digital home and experience.
Trump’s immigration crackdown fails to deliver jobs for US-born workers
Despite job openings and increasing unemployment, employers are having a hard time filling roles formerly occupied by non-American workers.
Benefits Think Why pet insurance is becoming an expected benefit
Pet insurance allows employees to protect something that matters deeply to them, and it signals that their employers understand the realities of their everyday lives.
Even happy workers can’t stop worrying about AI and the job market
Most workers say they are satisfied with their jobs, but a new survey finds rising anxiety about the labor market, AI-driven job losses and financial stress.
The 1% difference that can boost your retirement savings
A new J.P. Morgan report finds most Americans haven't calculated retirement needs, but small, consistent changes in saving can make a big difference.
Benefits Think As borrower options narrow, here’s how employers can help
A delay in administrative wage garnishment buys employers more time to devise strategies to assist debt-ridden employees and alleviate financial stress.
The best HR teams of 2026
EBN and Best Companies Group teamed up to rank the top HR teams setting the bar for their industry.
AI is quietly giving bad advice to your workforce. Leaders should pay attention
From career decisions to benefits advice, employees need to be reminded that their gut instincts and expert human advice should not be overlooked.
HR teams struggle with decision-making due to data limitations
A new report finds HR leaders under growing pressure to align pay and promotion decisions with business goals, but many lack unified data to do so fairly.
Endless meetings and apps leave employees struggling to focus
A surge in meetings and constant digital notifications has left employees with minimal time for deep, uninterrupted focus on their work.
From experimenting to strategy: How HR is scaling AI at work
As AI adoption grows, HR executives are focused on scaling what works, preparing workers for change and redesigning roles before disruption hits.
JPMorgan, Bank of America are matching workers’ Trump account contributions
Chime Financial and BlackRock are among the other companies that have also promised to match the government's contribution.
Why HR is investing in AI but hesitating to trust it fully yet
A new survey by Avature finds companies eager to invest in AI, even as shortages in skills and trust slow adoption across HR functions.
Benefits Think What the Savannah Bananas can teach us about benefits
We don't need a mascot doing the worm during open enrollment, but we can learn from the idea that fun drives engagement.
Andrew McNeil
Arrow Benefits Group
TIAA lays out plan to close gaps in retirement system
A new policy roadmap urges employers and lawmakers to expand retirement access and lifetime income options.
