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Boese: Tech tips to give wellbeing the attention it deserves

Employees’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing is suffering. Here’s how HR tech can help.
Steve Boese is HRE's Inside HR Tech columnist and is a co-chair of HRE’s HR Technology Conference®. Boese will speak at the HR Technology Conference. He also writes an HR blog and hosts the HR Happy Hour Show, a radio program and podcast. View Article
Steve Boese
Wed Jul 1st, 2020 | 8 min read

Bersin: 8 positives from the pandemic for HR leaders

Talk of a ‘seat at the table’ is no longer needed, as HR is leading the charge.
Josh Bersin writes HRE’s HR in the Flow of Work column. Bersin is an analyst, author, educator and thought leader focusing on the global talent market and the challenges and trends impacting business workforces around the world. He will speak at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. View Article
Josh Bersin
Tue Jun 30th, 2020 | 4 min read

HRE’s number of the day: at-risk workers

While safety measures are important for all workers, employers should give special consideration to at-risk employees in the midst of COVID-19.

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. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Jun 29th, 2020 | 2 min read

1 in 4 workers at risk for serious COVID-19 illness as employers open up workplaces

Kaiser Family Foundation research points to challenges for employers.
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 kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Jun 26th, 2020 | 3 min read

Are we about to see a mass exodus of female workers?

Women are taking the brunt of the hardships in today's pandemic-driven WFH scenario.
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri Jun 26th, 2020 | 3 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: June 22-26

From 10 ways to improve employees’ mental health to how to think about open enrollment during coronavirus, here are some of this week’s top stories.
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 kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Jun 26th, 2020 | 3 min read

Starbucks begins mental health training

It’s the coffee giant’s latest move in a string of efforts centered on mental health in the workplace.
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 kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Jun 25th, 2020 | 3 min read

Why Postmates is turning to education perks for COVID relief

Some employees now have access to free courses as the “unemployment rate continues to soar and the future of work remains uncertain.”
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. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Jun 25th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE’s number of the day: emotional wellbeing programs

Here’s how many employers include emotional programs as part of their wellbeing plans—and what it means for HR leaders.
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 kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Jun 24th, 2020 | 2 min read

COVID-19 strategy 101: How to improve mental health

As the coronavirus pandemic shines a light on stress, anxiety, depression and more, HR leaders and other experts share ways to help.
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 kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Jun 23rd, 2020 | 9 min read

Finding the wellbeing silver lining of COVID-19

Employees are finding more value in financial, mental support, research shows.
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. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Jun 23rd, 2020 | 3 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: June 15-19

From employers recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday to how COVID-19 is emphasizing wellbeing, here are some of this week’s top stories.
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 kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Jun 19th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE’s number of the day: mid-year medical plan changes

Here’s how many employers are allowing employees to switch plans after new IRS guidance—and what it means for HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Jun 18th, 2020 | 2 min read

How to boost employee experience during crisis

Culture, work style and technology all play a role.
Susan Insley
Wed Jun 17th, 2020 | 6 min read

Ask the expert: Leadership in a new age

Author Steve Herz sounds off on shifting approaches to leadership.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Mon Jun 15th, 2020 | 4 min read

COVID-19 puts spotlight on wellbeing efforts

Improvements in this area will boost organization's performance--and help employees, analyst says.
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 kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Jun 15th, 2020 | 3 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: June 8-12

From how many employers allow mid-year health plan changes to coronavirus lessons from Edward Jones’ CHRO, here are some of this week’s top stories.
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 kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Jun 12th, 2020 | 3 min read

Employers embracing mid-year health plan changes after IRS guidance

Here are the changes employers are allowing workers to make.
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. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Jun 12th, 2020 | 3 min read

5 coronavirus lessons from Edward Jones’ CHRO

The financial services firm’s Kristin Johnson talks about how she’s handling the coronavirus pandemic.
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 kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Jun 11th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE’s number of the day: return-to-workplace risks

Here's a look at the most critical concerns for organizations creating pandemic recovery plans, according to a new report from Forrester.
Elizabeth Clarke
Thu Jun 11th, 2020 | 4 min read