Quality of life benefits

How one U.S. professional services firm took a more strategic approach to work and career flexibility.

His workouts could easily be integrated into wellness programs – and no doubt have – but Richard Simmons’ own message was an individual one of self-empowerment and life-affirmation.

Adopting a diet rich in unprocessed foods combined with moderate exercise and stress management over five years increased the length of telomeres, the ends of chromosomes linked to aging.

As a companion piece to our Sept. 1 cover story, Balancing act, work-life fit expert Cali Williams Yost authored this article to show how one employer embedded flexibility training into its employee development programs.

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption releases its annual list of companies with the best adoption benefits.

Ensign Services’ Jennifer Weinstein transforms the way her company delivers benefits.

American Heart Association uses Hotseat app to get employees to move more.

Topping the list again this year is the Wendy’s Company, which offers a combination of up to $25,300 in adoption assistance and up to six weeks of paid adoption leave.

The U.S. Department of Labor has provided guidance on Family and Medical Leave Act protections for same-sex couples. The guidance follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, which fundamentally changed how the federal government treats same-sex marriages.

Why employers need to step up and train employees to make work-life fit a priority.

Company launches online total compensation statements.

Research shows increasing number of employees are bringing their personal devices to work.

UnitedHealth survey also shows employees who volunteer gain valuable business skills.

Salesforce.com shares how it uses social tools to connect with employees.

It’s time to announce the Benny Award and i-COMM Award winners and celebrate the achievements of truly remarkable benefits professionals who work so hard year-round on behalf of their employees.

Darden helps employees realize the American Dream with employee development built in to the company culture.

Dow Chemical’s work-life balance philosophy empowers managers and employees.

According to a recent study, children whose mothers work during their early years do as well at school as those with stay-at-home moms. But what about working dads?

Workers are willing to exchange money for being happy on the job, according to a work-life survey conducted by Philips.

Billtrust strives for an open, fun culture that encourages questions, suggestions and challenges to the status quo.