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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’s Keeping HR Up at Night in 2020?

For the first time, retention has pushed to the top of the list of HR concerns.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. She can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Carol Patton
Mon Feb 17th, 2020 | 5 min read

John Sumser: When intelligent tools don’t see what matters

Intelligent tools are not a panacea that will understand all problems that employees encounter.

Emerging Intelligence columnist John Sumser is the principal analyst at HRExaminer. He researches the impact of data, analytics, AI and associated ethical issues on the workplace. John works with vendors and HR departments to identify problems, define solutions and clarify the narrative. He recently spoke at the HR Tech Conference, when HRExaminer’s Second Annual Index of Intelligent Software in HR was published. View Article
John Sumser
Wed Feb 12th, 2020 | 3 min read

Insights from a CHRO: Mitel’s Billie Hartless

This HR leader aims to bring to Mitel her people-centered vision of innovative HR.
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. She can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Jen Colletta
Wed Feb 12th, 2020 | 3 min read

What employers are getting wrong—and right—about benefits communications

HBLC speaker Jennifer Benz sounds off on the latest communications trends.
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

Joan Lunden calls on Congress to support paid family leave

“We are in the middle of a caregiving crisis,” the HBLC headliner 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
Thu Jan 30th, 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

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

3 ways to build a religiously inclusive work culture

On World Religion Day, all organizations should ask if their employees feel empowered to bring their “whole selves” to work.
Raafi-Karim Alidina
Sat Jan 18th, 2020 | 6 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

Eva Sage-Gavin: 20/20 vision on 2020 corporate culture

Where are we as HR leaders shaping healthy cultures and systems? And where are we not?

HR Leadership columnist Eva Sage-Gavin is a distinguished HR thought leader and former CHRO with more than three decades of broad experience in Fortune 500 global consumer, technology and retail corporations. She currently serves as the senior managing director for Accenture’s global talent & organization consulting practice and as a technology Board Director. View Article
Eva Sage-Gavin
Tue Jan 14th, 2020 | 5 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
Mon Jan 13th, 2020 | 3 min read

Starbucks adds new dimension to mental health benefits

The retailer is the latest company to expand its mental health offerings.
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 Jan 8th, 2020 | 3 min read

Joan Lunden to open April’s Health & Benefits Leadership Conference

The former ‘Good Morning America’ co-host will address the importance of caregiving support in the workplace.
HRE Editorial Staff
Tue Jan 7th, 2020 | 3 min read

Employers turn to new benefit to snuff e-cigarette epidemic

With vaping on the rise, employers are stepping up to help workers—and their children—quit.
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 Jan 3rd, 2020 | 7 min read