Amazon, Walmart and other employers pledge millions to support wildfire victims
Corporations are donating funds toward relief efforts in the wake of the southern California wildfires.
Workplace
Benefits Think Traditional vs. Roth 401(k) and how best to leverage an HSA
Cash flow, tax bracket and timing of distributions will determine whether pretax or post-tax treatment of retirement savings makes more sense.
Brandon Ross
Quotient Wealth Partners
As employees navigate disasters, mental health support is critical
A mental health expert shares good practices for the multiple stages of support employees need during and after a crisis.
How this healthcare benefit is helping women manage PCOS
WellTheory launched its Hormonal Health Program, targeting women struggling with conditions like PCOS, endometriosis and menopause.
Starbucks workers displaced by LA Fires will get catastrophe pay
Starbucks said it will give catastrophe pay to workers affected by the fires in Los Angeles.
20 careers where remote work is growing the most
Job seekers are prioritizing finding fully remote work, even ahead of salary, career advancement and benefits.
Benefits Think 4 health benefits trends for chronic conditions
These efforts and expectations center around improving health outcomes while cutting costs.
Kurt Cegielski
MOBE
Why HR leaders need to become experts on long-term care benefits
The majority of Americans aged 65 and over will need long-term care. What benefits will they and their families need?
Pepsi supports 280k employees with new financial wellness initiative
Pepsi's "Healthy Money" program helps employees learn financial literacy and plan for retirement.
Will family-building benefits expand in 2025?
Chief strategy officer at WIN Fertility discusses the future of family-building benefits in an uncertain political landscape.
Benefits Think 5 ways brokers can brighten the future for their clients
Focusing on customized benefits, mental health, compliance and data-driven insights will shape the workplace in a way that benefits everyone.
Kraig Kleeman
The New Workforce
How to help employees impacted by the LA fires
Experts share the short-and long-term strategies employers should put in place to help employees impacted by the crisis.
US companies announced fewest hires in 2024 in nearly a decade
U.S. companies pared back hiring plans, while job cuts also picked up.
Are you prepared for the ‘Great Detachment’? The new trend harming your business
"Usually when overall satisfaction drops and people are looking to leave a job, they actually do leave."
Will you get a raise this year?
WTW surveyed over 2,000 companies about their salary budgets for 2025.
McDonald’s retires some diversity goals in latest corporate retreat
The fast food chain joins a growing list of large employers that are backtracking on DEI initiatives.
10 jobs with the best workplace protections
A study from J&Y Law ranked jobs based on workplace protections including insurance, unemployment and unionization rates.
Benefits Think The major factors that go into the decision to cover GLP-1s
As employers consider health, finances and values, there is potential good news on the horizon.
Allstate’s volunteer program helps employees share professional skills
A partnership with Common Impact pairs nonprofits who need help in specific areas with employees who want to use their skills outside of the workplace.
