Podcast What about dad?
Moms and dads agree: Families are stronger when all genders have access to caregiving benefits.
Workplace culture
How GE is using technology to drive human connection and mentorship among employees
An algorithm-based matching system aims to foster deeper, lasting relationships among employees.
Benefits Think Asking your leaders to do more with less? Make sure they have these 3 things
Leadership needs support and trust from employers to overcome workplace challenges.
Megan Smith
SAP North America
Conflict resolution 101: This CEO explains why he encourages his employees to speak up
Steve Blue discusses his unique take on workplace disputes — and why it's made his team healthier.
AI and COVID job disruptions risk hurting women more than men
"When there are big systemic shocks, it is women that take the biggest hit."
How to make office spaces more inclusive to plus-sized talent
Workplace experts share their insights on the current landscape for large-body workers — and how office layouts contribute to stigma.
Untapped talent shines in employee-led rotation program
HMH encourages its top talent to be their best professional selves with an internal learning program.
The White House is probing how companies use AI to surveil and manage workers
Using tech to monitor workers' conversations can fuel discrimination in pay and discipline, White House deputies argue.
Benefits Think Don’t lead like me: What I learned from my tyrannical mentor (and Meryl Streep)
It took nearly a decade to realize I was modeling my management style after the dreaded boss in "The Devil Wears Prada."
Eric Silverman
Voluntary Benefits
5 reasons to encourage friendships in the workplace
Finding ways to help employees bond builds morale and boosts business.
4 mistakes companies are making with their workplace culture
Employers may be missing the mark when it comes to fostering supportive work environments.
A fertility specialist reveals what increased demand for egg-freezing means for the workplace
WINFertility reported a 150% increase in fertility preservation treatments over the last few years.
Divorce coaching benefits help employees better manage a separation
Employees will lose 40% of their productivity before and during a divorce.
Office politics are just as toxic in the WFH-era
Half of U.S. workers surveyed say the negative effects of office politics have stayed the same in the COVID era.
Adjusting your workplace dress code for return-to-office plans
Relaxing a workplace dress code is a no-cost way to make employees happy.
Benefits Think How employers can support and empower caregivers at work
Caregivers need to feel comfortable asking managers for help when they need it most.
Jason Walker
Thrive HR Consulting
To support moms over 35, start by nixing the term ‘geriatric pregnancy’
Rachel Jones, director of clinical implementation at WINFertility, shares how workplaces can support older moms.
85% of adults on the autism spectrum are unemployed — and hiring practices may be to blame
Experts in the neurodivergent field outline ways to update hiring and onboarding strategies to support this community of talent.
Employees want to know what their employer is doing to fight climate change
Catch up on EBN's coverage of sustainability at work, as employees demand transparency and action.
What do benefits look like after a merger or acquisition? Ascensus CHRO recaps her experience
Amy Walker, CHRO at Ascensus, explains her team's approach to welcoming new employees to the company following an acquisition.
