U.S. financial literacy falls to lowest level in a decade
Americans' financial literacy has slipped to a 10-year low, with new TIAA Institute data showing weaker scores, wider gaps, and rising reliance on AI tools for money decisions.
Professional development
Manager training strengthens mental health benefits
Workplace mental health support works best when leaders know how to respond. Use manager training to make support easier to find, trust, use and refine.
Despite spending millions on education benefits, companies rarely track results
Few companies measure impact or return on investment of their education benefit spend, report finds, while AI skills remain untapped.
Benefits Think The top power skills that will drive workplace transformation
Skills training in areas like critical thinking, accountability and collaboration help employees master and utilize AI technology tools.
This organization is taking a new approach to volunteer benefits
Financial services company Manulife launched its Global Impact Week in an effort to build a long-term workforce.
How a Marine Corps vet transformed NewDay’s onboarding strategy
Lionel Marshall leveraged his military skills to create hands-on, practical training that improved test scores and prioritized teamwork.
Workers say reliance on AI is eroding skills and judgment
A new GoTo study finds workers increasingly depend on AI tools, raising concerns about misuse, poor judgment and declining skills.
Employers optimistic on AI while workers report burnout and strain
New Transamerica study finds a widening gap between employer optimism about AI and technology and worker experiences of burnout, stress and financial strain.
What Gen Z wants: Fair treatment, new skills and AI top priorities for tomorrow’s talent
A new survey reveals how HR and benefit leaders can tailor recruiting and retention efforts to the youngest generation.
New Apple, LinkedIn leaders prove next CEO should already be working for you
A leadership development expert breaks down the benefits of promoting from within and how HR and the right messaging helps new leaders build trust.
AI is taking entry-level jobs from Gen Z, stunting business growth
Young people are already facing a challenging labor market and tech innovation is only making it worse.
Language learning benefits are a must for Gen Z talent
Organizations are rethinking their approach to education support to include language and relocation opportunities.
Why Gen Z’s AI skillset isn’t translating to the workplace
A new survey from Arkansas State University revealed that there is a disconnect between the AI young people know and the tech needs of the workplace.
‘Just for show’: Superficial AI strategies are ruining adoption
AI integration is causing massive stress and hurting business. An expert from Betterworks discusses how to actually get employees on board.
Benefits Think What becoming ‘AI Numb’ means for workforce change
AI integration into employee workflows needs to be well thought through and meaningful, or it will be feared and rejected.
New grads put job security over pay as AI and economy raise concerns
A majority of graduates are willing to accept lower salaries for job security as economic uncertainty and AI concerns shape early career decisions.
Benefit leaders, consider these 6 old-school perks
These tried-and-true benefits cover some of employees' biggest needs, and are worth revisiting if they're not already offered.
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.
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University of Phoenix
Benefits Think My journey from corporate HR to service provider
Vendor relationships that prioritize empathy, communication and simplicity in benefits offerings journey underscore the importance of collaboration.
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.
