Wellness

Despite economic uptick, many workers ‘struggling’

Employers can temper workers' financial challenges with tools to help them better manage their money.
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed Feb 26th, 2020 | 3 min read

5 reasons to attend HRE’s Health & Benefits Leadership Conference

An inspiring keynote speaker and an in-depth look at the biggest benefits trends are among the highlights.
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 Feb 25th, 2020 | 3 min read

How digital health solutions can boost retention

American workers are eager for mobile tools to help them quickly connect to medical care.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Mon Feb 24th, 2020 | 2 min read

How gamification and zombies motivate employees to get fit

With game design and new approaches to behavioral health, FIX Health app encourages employees to boost step count, exercise minutes.
Maura C. Ciccarelli is a freelance writer and marketing communications consultant based in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. She writes for Human Resource Executive® magazine about HR trends on best practices, talent development, healthcare and benefits, technology, legal issues and more. View Article
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Fri Feb 21st, 2020 | 3 min read

Student debt: A $1.6 trillion problem

As employees drown in school debt, a growing number of companies are getting educated on how to best help them—and getting creative with plan design.
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 Feb 18th, 2020 | 5 min read

Large employers set sights on paid leave

More companies are expanding paid-leave benefits for new parents and caregivers, research finds.
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 Feb 18th, 2020 | 3 min read

What employers get wrong—and right—about benefits communications

HBLC speaker Jennifer Benz sounds off on the latest communications trends.
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 Feb 11th, 2020 | 2 min read

Kathryn Mayer: When benefits get personal

Tackling problems like student-loan debt can show that employers truly care about their workers.
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 Feb 11th, 2020 | 3 min read

Coronavirus: HR’s role

HR leaders should safeguard against the spread of the illness, without causing panic, experts say.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is former senior editor with Human Resource Executive®. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Mon Feb 10th, 2020 | 6 min read

Tough questions employers should ask their health plans in 2020

HR leaders should find out what their plan does to reduce healthcare costs, improve maternal health and mental health.
Suzanne Delbanco, PhD, is the executive director of Catalyst for Payment Reform, an independent, member-based corporation that aims help employers and other healthcare purchasers get better value for their healthcare dollar. View Article
Suzanne Delbanco
Fri Feb 7th, 2020 | 4 min read

How to increase retention in a tight labor market through people analytics

Employers that gather and analyze data on their employees can boost engagement, improve productivity and deliver better benefits.
Chris Bruce is founder and CEO of Thomsons Online Benefits. View Article
Chris Bruce
Fri Feb 7th, 2020 | 2 min read

Pay attention to wage and benefit trends

HR will need to get even more creative this year when recruiting workers in high-demand occupations.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Wed Feb 5th, 2020 | 2 min read

Unum ups adoption assistance to $25,000

The insurance company’s benefit boost is its latest effort to help working parents.
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 Jan 28th, 2020 | 2 min read

Nationwide to invest $160 million in benefits, training

Among the changes for the insurance company is a new program to upskill and reskill its workforce and a Summer Friday program.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Jan 24th, 2020 | 2 min read

The ‘extremely simple’ benefit you should be offering employees

Employers should encourage workers to split deposits so they can save money, one expert says. (And yes, employers can contribute, too!)

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 Jan 23rd, 2020 | 4 min read

‘Random acts of wellness’ don’t work. Here’s what does

Employers need to fully commit and embrace the programs to make them successful, says one doctor.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Jan 22nd, 2020 | 3 min read

Oh, baby! Benefits and challenges of infants in the workplace

A baby on a hip while working? Now, that’s the ultimate work-life balance.
Maura C. Ciccarelli is a freelance writer and marketing communications consultant based in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. She writes for Human Resource Executive® magazine about HR trends on best practices, talent development, healthcare and benefits, technology, legal issues and more. View Article
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Wed Jan 22nd, 2020 | 4 min read

How to conquer the post-holiday blues

Employees often return to work after the holidays worn out and depressed. What can employers do to energize and motivate them?
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Mon Jan 20th, 2020 | 2 min read

An inside look at April’s Health & Benefits Leadership Conference

The annual benefits conference will have new tracks focused on financial wellness and hot benefit trends to help employers recruit and retain talent.
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 Jan 16th, 2020 | 2 min read

Joan Lunden sounds off on HBLC keynote address

Former ‘Good Morning America’ co-host teases upcoming keynote at the Health & 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 kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Jan 15th, 2020 | 3 min read