Kathryn Mayer
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s former benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver.
HBLC speaker proposals deadline extended
HR and benefit leaders have more time to submit a proposal to speak at the 2023 Health and Benefits Leadership Conference.
Number of the day: inflation’s effect on emergency savings
Soaring cost-of-living is eating away at workers’ ability to save money, further proof employer help is needed.
Here’s how inflation is taking a toll on retirement
New research finds employees are cutting 401(k) contributions and delaying retirement, evidence that employers may want to boost support.
Number of the day: lack of retirement savings
Employees aren’t saving enough for their post-work years, data that indicates a call to action for employers.
Employers exploring expansion of covered abortion services
New data sheds light on employers' benefit plans after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.
Employees’ latest mental health challenge? Rising inflation
Employers cannot ignore the emotional toll that the soaring cost-of-living is having on some workers, one expert says.
Inside EY’s $22 million strategy to get workers back into the office
A temporary fund set up by the firm reimbursed all commuting costs, dependent care costs, and pet care costs for its U.S. workers so that the barriers would be removed for office visits.
Number of the day: inflation-driven paycheck concerns
A growing number of employees say they are looking for new, better-paying jobs because of the rising cost of living—data that signals important implications for HR leaders.
Employers budgeting big pay raises for 2023
The hot job market and inflation are both driving factors.
Number of the day: employees looking for new jobs
More data further proves the Great Resignation is far from over—and indicates what HR leaders can do to help sway workers to stay put.
