How AI is fixing the benefit literacy gap
For leaders, investing in innovative tech tools has become a critical part of benefit administration and engagement efforts.
Technology
Why more U.S. workers are hitting the panic button
Panic-button technology is empowering workers in high-risk environments to alert first responders, supervisors and loved ones in the face of growing threats.
Tom Brady’s new play: Making GLP-1s affordable for healthcare workers
Through digital health company eMed, Brady, its chief wellness officer, and CEO Linda Yaccarino designed a fixed-cost program for GLP-1 medication and clinical services.
Ready for complex open enrollment questions? AI agents can help
A survey from HR platform Cascade AI reveals employees want their benefits to work harder, and tech can play a valuable role.
Looking good: HSA, FSA cover Rx Meta AI glasses through Truemed
Employees can use their account card to purchase Meta Ray-Ban and Oakley AI glasses for prescriptions directly from either company's website.
This resource empowers benefit leaders to support caregivers
Northeast Business Group on Health's free microsite provides a comprehensive list of external resources, as well as guides for manager training, benefits and policy design.
New tech tool aims to help employees navigate leave benefits
The digital platform answers questions around leave options, eligibility, and workplace policy requirements, and provides clear next steps.
How to upgrade cancer support at no additional cost
CancerBuddy connects cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with empathetic care navigators, workplace and peer communities and benefit information.
Job seekers don’t trust AI hiring tools. Can voice-AI help?
The founder of voice-AI interview platform Ezra explains why human-like communication tools actually increase an applicant's chance of getting hired.
Cutting employee compensation to invest in AI could backfire
AI investments are made in the name of productivity and output, but de-investing in employees could have swift adverse business outcomes.
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.
At ADT, ‘security’ now extends to employees’ financial health
The home security company's partnership with Addition Wealth gives workers access to helpful resources and personalized professional guidance for every situation.
Make benefits easy to use with smart systems integration
Connecting benefits and resources for a simpler user experience also reduces administrative burdens on benefit leaders.
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.
Benefits lessons to learn from a brutal flu season
Rise of antiviral and telehealth use indicate more serious cases are occurring. Experts advise on how to avoid lost productivity and higher healthcare costs.
4 strategies for reducing burnout in government teams
The public sector is notorious for burnout among its employees. Here are proven HR strategies that protect your government teams and mission.
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.
As AI boosts collaboration, employees resist office mandates
According to a career strategist, tech is making remote work just as productive and collaborative as in-person work.
This company’s HR department is entirely AI-driven
For small, early-stage companies, using advanced technology to leverage their work is the most efficient way to grow.
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.
