Evaluating your PTO playbook: How to avoid mass callouts after the Super Bowl
With millions of employees planning to take next Monday off, organizations should prioritize their defensive coverage policies now.
Workplace
Flexible work is now a core benefit as burnout and RTO resistance rise
As RTO mandates expand, flexibility alone isn't enough — but removing it could push talent out the door.
In-office clinics are an emerging health and wellness benefit trend
Addressing employee health and rising costs require out-of-the box wellness strategies.
UnitedHealthcare targets hourly workforce with flexible plan options
UnitedHealthcare's Flexwork program offers hourly employees affordable health coverage, including dental, vision and virtual care.
Benefits Think A practical approach to recovery-friendly workplaces enhances employee health and wellness
The CHRO of Premise Health shares key steps to establishing a supportive, thorough environment for those on the road to recovery from substance use disorders.
From experimenting to strategy: How HR is scaling AI at work
As AI adoption grows, HR executives are focused on scaling what works, preparing workers for change and redesigning roles before disruption hits.
What the end of EEOC’s harassment guide means for employers
The guide previously explained unlawful harassment based on race, sexual orientation or gender identity and provided resources for at-risk employees.
Why Rhode Island’s menopause legislation should motivate employers
The state's mandate for menopause accommodations represents the chance for organizations nationwide to proactively support women in this stage of life.
Aflac’s Check for Cancer campaign is a call to action for employers
Ahead of World Cancer Day, Aflac's chief administrative officer explains the necessity of communicating preventative cancer screenings to your workforce.
Employees cite finances as leading barrier to workplace well-being
U.S. workers say financial strain is the biggest obstacle to resiliency, outranking burnout and economic uncertainty, a new survey finds.
GI benefits improve engagement while lowering healthcare costs
Employers can save over $2,000 per employee by expanding coverage to include more niche conditions.
Benefits Think Bridging the GLP-1 divide: How employers can build more equitable well-being programs
Employees need holistic support when trying to achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Cecelia Hellstrom
Lifesum
What leaders can learn from Amazon’s layoff email accident
The incident is a valuable lesson for leaders at every level to show extra care with sensitive communication, and own up to mistakes when they happen.
For working mothers, the pandemic’s flexibility is fading away
A new survey finds pandemic-era work flexibility is eroding, with working mothers facing bias, burnout and stalled careers as employers push more return-to-office rules.
Carrot creates more plan flexibility with fertility benefit options
The addition of a cycle-based plan design allows employers to increase customization of offerings — a growing trend amidst rising healthcare costs.
How this AI agent is making the onboarding process simple for small businesses
DianaHR's AI solution was created to get a new hire from a signed offer letter to full integration quickly and securely.
Benefits Think 5 considerations when supporting employee mental health needs and comorbid conditions
A whole-person approach to care, including analyzing data and breaking down access barriers, can better support workers.
Travel insurance emerges as new voluntary benefit add-on
Exec from Crum & Foster explains how the organization has seen tremendous success by covering travel protection for their own employees.
Wellhub’s CPO calculates the ROI of caring
Livia Martini works to create a culture and benefits that support and instill confidence in employees, leading to better business outcomes.
Why HR is investing in AI but hesitating to trust it fully yet
A new survey by Avature finds companies eager to invest in AI, even as shortages in skills and trust slow adoption across HR functions.
