Workplace culture

Flexible scheduling, a workplace culture centered on trust and employee recognition programs are vital to employers’ attraction and retention efforts, suggest two new reports.

Today's busy workforce needs realistic benefits that solve day-to-day challenges and maximize convenience, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel.

Employers may want to consider relaxing their dress codes this summer because it’s an easy and free benefit employees will love, says the IFEBP.

Considering current policies, talking to employees and conducting a pilot test will help employers develop more well-rounded benefits, says consultant Andy Rix.

When it comes to retention, a strong and supportive work environment is more important than benefits, says Tony Bond, chief innovation officer at Great Place to Work.

Work-life benefits are a win-win for both workers and organizations, but company skepticism is creating barriers to its broad adoption, according to consultant Andy Rix.

Research shows that offering paid leave is good for business and employers should look past short-term economic concerns, according to One Medical’s Christine Morehead.

Look past the short-term financial concerns, because in the long run, research shows that offering paid leave is good for business, according to One Medical’s VP of HR, Christine Morehead.

Workplace flexibility leads to better work-life balance and healthier, more productive employees, according to Flex+Strategy Group CEO Cali Yost.

Workplace flexibility and well-being programs should be tied together to increase the success of both benefits, according to Flex+Strategy Group CEO Cali Yost.

The founder and CEO of Justworks believes technology will dramatically improve benefits opportunities for small businesses.

The founder and CEO of Justworks believes technology will dramatically improve benefits opportunities for small businesses.

Many companies will have to conduct cost-benefit analyses in light of the new rules and determine whether or not they will need to reclassify some employees, which could potentially affect their benefits.

Workers who feel valued are more likely to stay with the company, saving employers on recruitment and even compensation costs, says Impraise’s Andrea Hak.

No longer a benefit available only to academics, paid programs are making inroads at organizations in many industries, including companies such as convenience store and gas retailer QuikTrip.

Part 2 of the inaugural Dig|Benefits Technology Innovator Awards, honoring employers, advisers, consultants and service providers.

Employees at the health insurer who take advantage of the company’s education benefits tend to stay and grow with the company, finds a new study.

Pay and benefits are no longer enough to ensure employee engagement; employers must also consider worker well-being, says Reward Gateway’s Glenn Elliott.

The founder of Strive Benefits is trying to change the small-business benefits landscape by empowering employees to take control of their healthcare.

While many managers still find it difficult to estimate the productivity of teleworking employees, 48% believe teleworkers are at least equally productive as in-office workers, according to a WorldatWork survey. The prevalence of work-life benefits is growing, and a recent report from Glassdoor identifies some of the best jobs for maintaining great work-life balance, rated on a 5-point scale, based on employee feedback.