When men take paternity leave, the economy benefits
Less than 20% of men in the U.S. get any amount of employer-provided paid paternity leave.
Practice and client management
5 HR leaders share how they’re supporting their caregivers
Experts and HR pros share what resources work best in supporting their caregivers.
Workplace misconduct is at an all time high — and HR doesn’t know how to fix it
Compliance decision makers agreed that their organization would ignore an instance of misconduct if it was set to damage profits or reputation, a report found.
Mixing work and play: Hilton lures back eager business travelers
Employees miss the benefits of traveling for work and look forward to a return to pre-COVID norms.
Benefits Think What brokers should expect when it comes to compensation disclosure
As employers start to understand compensation structures, an opportunity will be created for forward-thinking advisers to deliver valuable results and win business.
Benefits Think Why you should encourage ‘mini’ retirement plan audits
Don’t be scared by the word — these voluntary mini audits can keep plans running smoothly.
Robin Powell
Strategic Benefits Advisors
Benefits Think Use technology to support and complement HR and benefit advisers — not replace them
Digital tools can streamline and speed up tedious processes. But don’t let technology overshadow the power of personal relationships and service.
Charlotte Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Insurance Group
Delta hasn’t decided on worker shots under U.S. mandate
Delta’s delay splits from other U.S. airlines such as American Airlines Group and JetBlue Airways, that told workers the U.S. mandate applies to their companies and that they will be required to get the coronavirus shots.
A 3-day workweek? One startup experiments to draw talent
Proponents of shorter weeks now point to studies showing a boost in employee productivity and well-being, prompting countries such as Ireland and Iceland to try them out.
Vaccine mandates reach 25% of companies after Biden order
Companies expect to lose between 2% and 8% of their employees due to vaccine mandates, Gartner found, either because they quit or they’re terminated for noncompliance.
United says 593 U.S. workers face firing for rejecting vaccine
Roughly 2,000 workers have requested an exemption from the airline's mandate on medical or religious grounds.
As employees flock to the exits, managers are left wondering what went wrong
Amid the great resignation, managers may be the ones responsible for pushing employees out the door.
New York’s COVID vaccine mandates for health workers are working, officials say
The mandate has helped boost vaccination rates within the healthcare space.
Updating your background check can help you hire faster and smarter
In an effort to fast-track the hiring process, companies are considering cutting corners where they can.
Starbucks wants workers to be able to unionize at store level
The campaign calls itself “Starbucks Workers United.”
How this company is enforcing their vaccine mandate
The COO of data solutions firm Validity discusses how his company is managing and enforcing a mandatory vaccine policy.
Excellence in advising: Serving clients and leading employees with empathy
Ben Conner, CEO of Conner Insurance, knows that benefits is a relationship-based business.
Excellence in Benefits Awards: Meet our 2021 winners
These candidates have moved through the last year and a half with empathy, thoughtfulness and a dedication to innovation.
Excellence in advising: How this HUB benefits broker stretched her communication skills during COVID
“The fire is on right now to say, ‘Why can’t I do that?’” says Marilyn Espinosa, vice president of employee benefits at HUB International.
Unexpected healthcare costs are hurting employees. This is what Lincoln Financial is doing to help
Coverage that provides claimants with a lump-sum payment can help workers with expenses that may not be included in their traditional medical insurance.
