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American Airlines sees engagement soar with new benefits tech

After rolling out Accolade earlier this year, the employer says workers are able to better navigate their health benefits.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Sep 20th, 2019 | 3 min read

Here’s how much employees hate making benefits decisions

New research finds workers dread open enrollment. But employers can help with these strategies.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Sep 19th, 2019 | 2 min read

New HRE Editor on the Benefits of Covering Benefits

Kathryn Mayer is HRE's new benefits editor and chair of the Health and Benefits Leadership conference.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s 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. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Aug 5th, 2019 | 2 min read

Journey from ‘Sweat-Shop Mentality’ to Best Place to Work

Global tax services firm Ryan transformed its culture to focus on benefits that encourage work-life balance.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s 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. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Aug 1st, 2019 | min read

How Policymakers Are Transforming Benefits

American Benefits Council President James Klein offered HBLC attendees a peek inside the Beltway.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Tue Apr 30th, 2019 | 3 min read

How Widespread Is Pain-Med Usage in the Workplace?

HBLC presenter shares findings from new research on opioid use in the workplace.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Thu Apr 18th, 2019 | 3 min read

3 Trends That Are Transforming Wellbeing

HBLC presenter discusses latest research that shows a shift to sophisticated cost-containment models.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Mon Apr 15th, 2019 | 3 min read

What You Can Learn from Service that Makes You Smile

An organization’s purpose can change everything and employee buy-in is vital to purpose-driven success.
Vic Strecher is a professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and founder and CEO of Kumanu Inc. Kumanu’s PurposeCloud platform transforms and integrates people and wellbeing strategies to improve lives, strengthen organizations and create greater alignment with purpose. View Article
Vic Strecher
Thu Apr 4th, 2019 | 10 min read

Building a Positive Company Culture from Scratch

How to create a corporate wellness strategy to better service your employees.
HRE Editorial
Fri Mar 1st, 2019 | 1 min read

2 Workplace Benefit Trends That Should be on Your Radar

Here are two priorities for 2019 from Jennifer Benz, whose firm was just acquired by The Segal Group.
David Shadovitz is editor of HRE. He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri Jan 18th, 2019 | 3 min read

How Women Are Faring on the Financial Front

Prudential’s latest research shows confidence levels among women once again on the decline.
David Shadovitz is editor of HRE. He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri Dec 14th, 2018 | 2 min read

Why SurveyMonkey Wanted Its Contractors To Have Benefits

SurveyMonkey’s chief people officer put in place policies to extend and enhance contractor benefits.
Danielle Westermann King, staff writer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Wed Dec 12th, 2018 | 11 min read

What You Can Do About the Student-Loan Burden

Employers are desperately searching for answers, too.
David Shadovitz is editor of HRE. He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri Nov 16th, 2018 | 3 min read

Don’t Fear the Start-Up, Engage with It Instead

How employers can leverage the innovation early-stage vendors are bringing to market.

Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE. He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Thu Nov 8th, 2018 | 5 min read

Do You Know What Your Candidates Want?

Job seekers are placing a priority on good benefits packages.

Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at HRE. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Jun 22nd, 2018 | 3 min read

The Truth About the Opioid Crisis at Work

The workplace is the perfect place for intervention, experts suggest.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Thu Jun 21st, 2018 | 3 min read

Making Wellness Work

Attendees at HRE's 2018 Health & Benefits Leadership Conference walked away with an arsenal of tips, tricks and ideas for implementing best-in-class health and benefits programs.
Danielle Westermann King and David Shadovitz
Thu May 10th, 2018 | 11 min read

Will Education Benefits be the Next Big Trend?

Find out about Aetna's unique benefit program aimed at employee happiness … and finances.
Danielle Westermann King, staff writer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Wed Apr 11th, 2018 | 4 min read

Discover the Secrets to Building a Culture of Well-being

Top-notch benefits are great, but stopping there won't improve employee well-being or productivity.

Danielle Westermann King, staff writer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Fri Apr 6th, 2018 | 2 min read

How to Address Mental Health at Work: An Expert Panel

Find out how industry experts created wellness plans with mental health in mind.
Danielle Westermann King, staff writer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Fri Apr 6th, 2018 | 3 min read