Portable benefits: Perks for the gig economy
With a growing group of workers joining the gig economy, how to keep independent contractors healthy and financially secure may lie in portable benefits.
Technology
The 10 fastest-growing HR apps
As human resources professionals rapidly adopt new technologies, the space continues to advance. Here are some of the most popular apps, according to Okta.
Benefits Think 7 employee engagement trends gaining momentum
Key talent may be ready to walk out the door. But employers can help turn the tide by making workers feel happy, appreciated and fulfilled.
Racquel Roberts
Purchasing Power
Synchrony minds HR as it develops AI
The bank and card program provider is starting to use AI in many areas, but it's also trying to build paths forward for employees whose jobs will be affected.
Wellview Health adds telemedicine benefit
The company is now offering a telemedicine benefit to employers using its concierge-style health service.
Fitbit launches new wearables for employers, health plans
The company released Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR, its first business-to-business devices.
HR Acuity updates workplace misconduct reporting platform
The changes include accessibility for small businesses and managers, and a benchmarking component.
Wellview Health adds telemedicine benefit
The company is now offering a telemedicine benefit to employers using its concierge-style health service.
Benefits Think 5 myths about Gen Z workers
No, they’re not completely obsessed with digital communications and they’re not only interested in remote work. Here’s what employers should know about the newest generation of employees.
Matthew Barnett
Unum
New app lets employers budget money to cover worker meals
Ritual provides an order-ahead food service benefit that allows companies to set an amount of money to cover food for employees.
Benefits Think 5 myths about Gen Z workers
No, they’re not completely obsessed with digital communications and they’re not only interested in remote work. Here’s what employers should know about the newest generation of employees.
Matthew Barnett
Unum
New app lets employers budget money to cover worker meals
Ritual provides an order-ahead food service benefit that allows companies to set an amount of money to cover food for employees.
6 tools to increase your close ratio
Two efficiency experts suggest six handy digital tools that target critical areas to eliminate wasted time and unlock potential.
TriNet adds new features to mobile app
The HR services provider’s updated app now includes detailed pay history and chat features.
An Apple-app a day keeps the doctor away
Apple partnered with health provider Aetna to create a wellness app that combines the Apple Watch’s tracking features with individual health plans.
Bay Area advisers launch benefits channel on social media
Arrow Benefits Group creates BenefitsTV for YouTube and Instagram as conduit for quick and easy messaging.
An Apple-app a day keeps the doctor away
Apple partnered with health provider Aetna to create a wellness app that combines the Apple Watch’s tracking features with individual health plans.
Benefits Think How AI is reshaping the HR, benefits space
When the more process-driven tasks get automated, HR will begin to provide high-touch, individualized attention, rather than having to manage people assets.
Kelly L. Clark
Alight Solutions
Yelp for bad bosses: New manager rating site launched
A new website aims to provide job seekers with intel on direct supervisors. HR can use the tool to help monitor performance.
Benefit pros on the move: Lockton, JazzHR, Alegeus
Employers are making new hires in the insurance, brokerage and technology spaces.