78% of employees prefer free food to a company happy hour
Breaking bread can bring welcome respite and relationship-building to the workday.
Workforce management
To retain talent, think beyond raises and cash bonuses
From sympathy cards to birthday slideshows, employers should be recognizing employees however they can.
100 years, zero layoffs: Torani’s CEO shares their secret
Melanie Dulbecco, CEO of Torani, explains how the syrup company retains its workforce through thick and thin.
Why Austin, a return-to-office stalwart, is increasingly WFH
Austin has had the biggest drop in office-occupancy rate among the 10 major US cities.
Benefits Think How to frame benefit products and services around metrics that matter
Conduct a thorough diagnosis of client challenges for more tailored solutions, prioritizing the employee lifecycle and using high-impact data.
Massella Dukuly
Charter
Why can’t you hire enough hourly workers?
New data from recruiting platform Fountain hints that outdated and tech-free hiring strategies may be behind the lag.
Let your vulnerability make you a stronger leader
Whether it's sharing a mental health challenge, or simply checking in, employers benefit when they open up.
This CHRO told 12,000 employees about his OCD — and it made him a better leader
OCD impacts 2.5 million adults, many of whom struggle with the stigma surrounding mental health disorders in the workplace.
Benefits Think FWB, DEI and VB: Connecting the dots so benefit initiatives work together
Employers have focused significant time developing benefits programs that support employees, but how many really understand them?
Lydia Jilek
Securian Financial
A weekly check-in with employees can transform employer-employee connection
A change in managerial approach can make the difference between a detached employee and a devoted one.
Why Chobani increased its minimum wage to $20 per hour
Shari Eaton, chief people officer at Chobani, explains why their company felt it was the right time to up wages.
‘Work from anywhere’ jobs draw record demand as summer travel heats up
That red-hot demand for remote work has shown up in job seekers' preferences.
TikTok as a financial adviser? Here are the pros and cons of FinTok
Social media has definitely made financial advice more accessible, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's all good advice.
Gen Z workers in these 10 states are struggling to make a living
New York, Alabama and Mississippi came in as the three most unsustainable states for young workers.
BofA is using VR to prepare employees for worst-case scenarios
John Jordan and Mike Wynn from Bank of America's Academy discuss the role simulations will play in onboarding.
Benefits Think The rise of the curated in-person meeting
Face-to-face collaboration has never been more important, but should be well-planned for maximum effectiveness.
Fatima Koning
IWG
As climate catastrophes increase, here’s how employers can prep for hurricane season
Two experts from Aon explain how businesses can protect themselves and their employees when catastrophe strikes.
The impact of trauma on the workplace: How employers can support recovery
Trauma comes in many forms and employees need a variety of support to fully function at work.
What Gen Z expects from managers
Carol Howard from Eptura explains how Gen Z's unique introduction into the workforce has shaped their expectations.
10 states with the best work-life balance
New Hampshire, Utah and South Dakota rounded out the top three according to a new study.
