AI clinical partner’s parental leave offers more than time off
In addition to extending its family leave policy, Heidi Health also assists expectant parents in fully preparing for the before and after of their time away.
PTO policies
How benefit managers can help employees disconnect during the holidays
Benefit leaders can get a head start on preventing burnout in 2026 by ensuring employees take a holiday rest.
PTO anxiety leaves employees struggling to switch off
Less than a quarter of workers actually feel refreshed after returning from vacation.
For benefit managers, the time to reinvent PTO is now
Paid time off is a vital benefit for employees, yet many feel work obligations and peer pressure prevent them from using it. Here's why that needs to change.
5 ways benefit managers can get PTO policies summer-ready
As summer ramps up, benefit managers should review their policies and communication around vacation time.
Record number of employees plan to call out sick after the Super Bowl
A record number of employees will skip work on Monday after celebrating the Super Bowl.
How companies can show employees they care
Employers can do everything from providing little moments of stress relief to stepping up during moments of significant stress to show their staff members they are valued.
20 worst states for working moms
Policies and benefits for working moms vary by state across the country. Here are the 20 locations lacking in support.
This CEO is on a mission to fix paid parental leave policies
Without a federal policy for new parents, the CEO of Parento shares how employers can create a program that benefits everyone.
Benefits Think Hurricane season is upon us: Here’s your disaster-ready employee benefits checklist
Providing support to employees in their hour of need requires pre-planning on the part of employers.
Eric Brewer
Corporate Synergies
A summer survival guide for working parents
All employees can benefit from meeting-free afternoons and a more flexible approach to getting work done.
Benefits Think My boss forced me to take time off. Now, I make my team do the same
When people are required to rest and recharge, they'll feel less stressed or guilty about doing so, making the time off much more valuable.
Joe Alim
Compt
20 countries with the best work-life balance. Did the U.S. make the list?
Factors like paid leave policies, average hours worked and overall happiness play a role in which countries achieve the best work-life balance.
Walmart cuts paid leave for employees with COVID
COVID positive workers will be given one week of paid leave, down from the company’s previous two-week policy.
Benefits Think 4 ways you can support employees returning from parental leave
It’s important to have an open line of communication with new parents so they have the chance to ask questions and receive assistance as they jump back into work.
Caitlin Waters
CBIZ
Long story short: Give employees the gift of better benefits
As employers take stock of the past year, it’s time to look at the benefits that matter the most.
Sanofi expands paid parental leave policy to better support working parents
The pharma company says the move is meant to increase equality in the workplace.
Long story short: Make paid family leave a priority in 2022
Without a federal paid leave policy, employers need to fill in the gaps to support employees and their families.
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.
Benefits Think How paid leave can be a financial safety net for your employees
Having access to paid leave for medical or caregiving purposes is correlated with less financial stress, better financial health, and higher job satisfaction.
Jessica Mason
National Partnership for Women & Families