Managers are missing opportunities to connect on mental health
Fewer than half of employers have a formal mental health communication plan — and even fewer keep it updated.
Workplace culture
Tiffany Dennis uses social connection to improve workplace well-being
The senior wellness program manager at Golden One Credit Union shares her predictions for benefits in 2026.
To retain healthcare workers, this company leans on these top benefit strategies
Providing sought-after total rewards and a supportive culture allows MLM Hearing to recruit and retain providers, despite a shortage in this area of healthcare.
Cisco’s volunteer benefit programs build culture and community
The company's social impact efforts have led to over half a million volunteer hours and $33.4 million in donations and gifts.
Benefits Think Building a future-ready workforce culture in uncertain times
Embracing flexibility, innovation and efficiency are key to a sustainable employee population.
Kerry Norman
CHG Healthcare.
When employees at Garner Health share their opinions, leaders listen
Direct communication strategies give leaders insight, while fostering professional growth.
Steelcase’s CPO uses office design to amplify her team’s skills
The people leader at a global office furniture design company shares why the right work setting and culture can foster better teams.
New survey reveals the best employee benefits to beat stress
Workers say time off and flexibility are the best anti-stress offerings, but need outside encouragement to use them.
Benefits Think Mental health at work: Why waiting until crisis is too late
By adopting a proactive approach to mental wellness, organizations can improve employee outcomes and increase retention, productivity and engagement.
Stephen Sokoler
Journey
4 locations for a memorable nature-based corporate retreat
Do you want to make your next corporate retreat unforgettable for your employees? Consider these locations for an impactful corporate gathering.
This benefit platform provides social workers as an employee offering
Beam partners with companies to offer guidance on day-to-day challenges that can hinder the ability to be present and productive at work.
A new employer care kit to address suicide prevention
Effective mental health support needs to go beyond counseling and therapy apps and include crisis safeguards and training.
Leaders from Walmart, Google and SHRM speak out on employee benefits
Top executives will be gathering for EBN's annual Benefits at Work conference to share their wisdom on benefits that move the needle.
Benefits Think In uncertain times, culture is your competitive advantage
When the world outside of work is tumultuous, a stable, positive workplace builds an engaged, creative team of employees.
Alice Gray Harrison
AGH Consulting Group
Benefits Think 3 reasons to adopt more robust parental leave benefits
By adopting new parental leave strategies, organizations are well-positioned to stand out from the crowd, deepening trust and cultivating a culture of compassion.
Benefits Think Despite HR faith in well-being programs, companies still miss the mark
Over 80% of HR professionals say well-being programs work, yet over half say there's a disconnect between workplace offerings and treatment by leadership.
Morten Unneberg
Insurope
PTO anxiety leaves employees struggling to switch off
Less than a quarter of workers actually feel refreshed after returning from vacation.
Benefits Think ‘Boreout:’ The silent productivity killer currently impacting the workplace
When employees aren't engaged, motivated and challenged, business suffers. Here's how to make sure this doesn't happen.
This female CEO’s best advice: Stop apologizing
Heidi Golledge fosters a hard-working, respectful culture by setting expectations early, keeping communication open and enforcing a strict "no jerks" policy.
Why workplace loneliness is the next mental health crisis
A quarter of workers have no friends at work, but the right approach to benefits and culture can help foster connection.
