Consolidation is key to achieving high engagement in health and wellness benefits
An all-inclusive benefits platform is a formula for increased participation and better outcomes, according to Chris Michalak, CEO of Virgin Pulse.
Workplace culture
Bring your followers to work day: How TikTok influencers are changing the workplace
From vlog-style videos walking viewers through their daily workplace routine to tips on how to have hard conversations with managers, TikTokers are turning their careers into views.
Benefits Think Helping employers invest in the metaverse will pay workplace dividends
Companies that resisted remote work and e-commerce fell behind. The same dynamic is playing out now in the metaverse.
Mark Brim
Aquent
The key to modern management? Put people’s needs before the organization’s
Identifying the skills and needs of employees is an essential part of a company's success, says business leadership expert and author, Hamza Khan.
Allstate moved 95% of its global staff to remote work in one weekend. Here’s how
Stephanie Roseman, vice president of people solutions and experiences at Allstate, shares some insight on what it will take to truly embrace the future of work.
30 years after FMLA, family leave is out of reach for nearly half of U.S. workers
Three decades after the U.S. adopted a policy that let people keep their jobs while taking time off for an illness or new baby, almost half of workers aren't eligible.
Long story short: 4 ways to improve productivity
Want to get more work done in less time? This week's top stories show you how.
Modern love: How employers can update romance policies to address remote work
Remote and hybrid work have taken the "office" out of "office romance," but workplace relationships can still be an HR headache.
Benefits Think Hiring strategies for a more diverse workplace
Attention to detail in the hiring approach can open up a diverse talent pool and solidify DEI in a company's culture.
Joanna Kuang
Illumen Capital
Future-proof your company with a disability management plan
Employers should look beyond the law for steps to include and accommodate workers with disabilities.
This CEO was arrested 17 times — now, he’s hiring folks with similar backgrounds
Chris Cavallini, CEO of meal service Nutrition Solutions, shares how his background inspired him to change his own path, and how he guides employees to be their best selves.
‘Can I have a raise?’: The 10 most difficult workplace conversations
From how to confront a coworker to what to say when admitting to a mistake, there are certain topics that employees can find hard to navigate on their own.
7 workspace updates to maximize productivity
A well-designed space that invites creativity and focus is possible for any organization with these architect-approved tips.
How to integrate employee benefits and company culture
Alex Frommeyer, CEO of Beam Benefits, discusses how committing to year-round benefits communications can boost utilization and employee well-being.
A Kickstarter employee chronicles her four-day workweek
Terry VanDuyn, director of product management at Kickstarter, shares a week in her life after her company switched to a four-day workweek.
Benefits Think Caregiving is a fundamental driver of mental health challenges: 3 big ways employers can help
Employees need empathetic employers and strong support systems when dealing with the responsibility of caring for others.
Jessica Kim
Ianacare
‘A silent suffering’: Making the workplace more inclusive for those with hearing loss
This HR director shares her own experience with hearing loss and how she uses it to champion more inclusion at work.
Leadership can make or break a company’s DEI approach
To have the greatest impact, DEI strategy should combine data and communication with empathetic guidance from management.
5 wellness trends that matter to employees in 2023
Laura Putnam, founder and CEO of Motion Infusion, breaks down what wellness topics employers should prioritize for their workplace.
Why the word ‘metaverse’ is a hindrance to virtual work
Employees expect virtual reality headsets and interactive avatars, but that's not necessarily what their future holds.
