US initial jobless claims fall to eight-month low to end 2024
The drop represents a positive change following a spike in unemployment over the summer.
Workforce management
Banking’s unionization wave: Wells Fargo employees lead the way
Labor unions are slowly but steadily growing in the banking industry, with Wells Fargo employees marking recent victories to continue the trend.
Benefits Think Gen Z may save DEI in corporate America
The youngest generation in the workforce is looking to work for companies whose values align with their own.
Jay Titus
University of Phoenix
Cybersecurity is especially important right now
End-of-year activities and deadlines can spark increased cyber breaches. An expert shares how companies and employees can protect themselves.
10 ways companies improved their culture in 2024
These leaders and companies are helping employees feel great about where they work.
Benefits Think Recovery-friendly workplaces create a unique economic opportunity
Creating a supportive environment for employees in recovery has a major impact on businesses and the national economy.
Mark Bonta
Recovery Jobs Foundation
Overalls’ CEO shares his benefits predictions for 2025
Employers should plan for more employee training, healthcare cost-cutting, and continuing hybrid work for the year ahead. –
10 best cities to work remotely during the winter
Bangkok is the best city to work remotely during cold months, with an average winter temperature of 81.09 degrees and a large amount of coworking spaces.
Top news for the week of December 23
Two companies partner to offer alternatives to COBRA; top 10 companies for compensation; how employers can save billions on healthcare; and more in this week's roundup.
By
Mary Ellen Egan
Senior Director, Strategy and Content, Live Media, American Banker
American Banker
Benefits Think The power of resilience: Building teams that thrive through challenges
Focusing on company culture, employee development and alignment of values prepares people to overcome adversity.
Christy Shadowens
Connico
3 reasons for a holiday digital detox
A health and wellness expert shares why and how to disconnect from tech while on vacation.
5 ways to strengthen employee wellness in 2025
EBN looks at some of our biggest wellness stories of 2024, and how they can help benefit leaders tackle 2025.
How Gen Z employees prioritize their benefits
Gen Z workers tend to prioritize mental health support and flexible work arrangements more than previous generations.
Benefits Think How Bowtie Wednesday helped seed smiles and happiness
A positivity experiment meant to brighten a single employee's gloomy work environment ended up refreshing the culture of an entire department.
Antoni Tzavelas
Smiling Bowtie
Best of the Week news roundup: December 13
Secrets to HR success; Chime helps employees achieve financial goals; four benefit trends to watch in the year ahead; and more.
By
Mary Ellen Egan
Senior Director, Strategy and Content, Live Media, American Banker
American Banker
4 benefit trends employers should watch in 2025
Experts from HUB International reveal their outlook for employee benefits in 2025, from healthcare to AI.
How Genius Avenue enhances the employee benefits experience
The platform's president explains why a more modern, streamlined experience leads to increased benefits understanding and utilization.
Amazon delays RTO mandate for thousands of workers due to space
Amazon won't have enough space for thousands of employees when they start returning to the office.
Secrets of HR: 6 components of a great workplace culture
Business leadership and culture expert Rhett Power lists the fundamental parts of a sustainable, talent-rich organization.
Benefits Think How repeating a heart-wrenching journey exposed systemic flaws
A benefits adviser shares additional lessons learned about end-of-life care following the loss of a second parent, both from traumatic falls, within just seven months.
Allison De Paoli
Altiqe