Why it’s OK that fewer companies are offering unlimited PTO
Benefit leaders need to rethink their approach to leave policies and whether they're providing the support their workforce actually needs.
Workforce management
How to preserve human connection in a tech-driven workplace
Employees are turning to tech before their colleagues to solve work problems. Can work still foster opportunities for socialization?
Dealing with death: With end-of-life care comes lessons learned
For three benefits industry leaders who lost a loved one, calls to action included a need for advocacy, medical power of attorney and getting care wishes in writing.
Will Trump’s OBBBA make it harder for Gen Z to retire?
The new law could impair young talent's ability to save for retirement, making it leaders' responsibility to act proactively.
Video How to evolve your mental health benefits for today’s workforce
Lyra Health shares the latest trends shaping the mental health benefits space, and why employees still need support.
College grads are pursuing a new career path: Training AI models
Many degrees allow graduates to earn good money while working to make AI-related technology better.
How AI fluency will change job requirements for benefit leaders
AI may not be replacing people leaders, but they will need more expertise if they want to be effective in their roles.
Benefits Think The right tech and workshops improve employee experience
From accessible onboarding and mentorship to career advancement workshops and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, there are endless opportunities to build morale.
Biljana Rakic
CAKE.com
Dealing with death: Expertise helped these benefit pros advocate for a loved one
Leveraging their healthcare knowledge and industry connections eased the family burden associated with navigating through end-of-life care.
‘Anyone can offer a child care benefit’: Why KinderCare wants child care for all
There are plenty of options for benefit managers to consider when offering a child care program.
Benefits Think Bridging the trust gap: How HR can infuse confidence in the workplace
Authentic, well-thought-out conversations about things like compensation can establish a strong relationship among HR, management and teams.
Lexi Clarke
Payscale
Video How Kindercare supports working parents
The president of Kindercare for Work shares the benefits working parents need to thrive
Free lunch? Not under Trump’s new law
A new report from ezCater highlights why benefit leaders need to consider how important food and beverage perks are to their organization.
How micromanaging can negatively impact your benefit strategy
An organizational psychologist explains how to identify signs of this common leadership habit, and how employee offerings can fix it.
Giving up on remote work? How to prepare employees for RTO
Strategies that prioritize well-being, enhance flexibility and cultivate a collaborative workplace culture can help ease the painful transition back to the office.
New study links employee burnout to pediatric mental health issues
Caregivers experienced marked improvement in burnout, as well as increased productivity, after their children received pediatric mental health care.
Dayforce partnership with WellTheory offers specialized autoimmune care
Helping employees understand and manage their symptoms means lower health costs and a better quality of life.
Benefits Think Legal wellness benefits are becoming a must have offering
Access to advice and services can help employees be more prepared and protected for life stages and emergencies.
Megan Berki
Rocket Lawyer
Olipop’s new PTO benefit encourages employees to take a summer vacation
Despite already offering unlimited paid time off, CEO Ben Goodwin wanted to ensure employees had blocked off time to recharge.
Benefits Think 5 ways to reframe generational benefits preferences
"Performance" vs. "delighter" research provides data-backed insights that can help employers reimagine benefits packages and communication strategies.
Sherri Bockhorst
Businessolver