Facts, Figures & Resources

7 best practices for supporting employees during COVID-19

Getting culture right is crucial at any time—but it’s particularly important in times of crisis.

Diane Adams
Fri May 1st, 2020 | 5 min read

Coronavirus resource spotlight: Virgin Pulse’s wellbeing hub

The site offers employees tips and tools to stay active, manage stress and get better sleep during the pandemic.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri May 1st, 2020 | 2 min read

Tech tools in the age of COVID-19

The pandemic is driving the need for tools to meet new communications and safety concerns.
Tom Starner
Thu Apr 30th, 2020 | 7 min read

Coronavirus resource spotlight: Workpartners Brain Manager

New digital tool looks to foster employee resiliency during pandemic crisis.
Tom Starner
Thu Apr 30th, 2020 | 2 min read

HRE Number of the Day: mental health

New research reveals employers' expectations for workforce stress levels in the coming months.
Jen Colletta
Thu Apr 30th, 2020 | 2 min read

Financial health is workers’ biggest wellness concern

Workers are more concerned about their finances than they are about mental or physical health.
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
Wed Apr 29th, 2020 | 2 min read

HRE’s number of the day: coronavirus benefits support

Here’s how many employees say their employer isn’t offering programs to support them during the pandemic—and what it means for HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Apr 29th, 2020 | 2 min read

5 coronavirus lessons from Ally Financial’s CHRO

The financial company’s Kathie Patterson talks about how she’s handling the coronavirus pandemic.
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Apr 28th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE’s number of the day: mental health programs

Here’s how many companies are providing special emotional and mental health programs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Apr 28th, 2020 | 2 min read

Where do the experts stand on the longevity of remote work?

A panel of experts explores HR’s challenge to keep workforces productive and engaged—largely from home—through a dangerous, uncertain pandemic.

Jim Romeo
Mon Apr 27th, 2020 | 8 min read

HRE’s number of the day: employee flexibility

More companies say they’re providing additional scheduling flexibility to employees with children during the pandemic.
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Apr 27th, 2020 | 2 min read

HRE’s number of the day: employers’ 401(k) plans

Here’s how many companies are mulling whether to cut or eliminate retirement plan contributions.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Apr 24th, 2020 | 2 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: April 20-24

From the fate of 401(k)s to employers investing in benefit offerings, here are some of the top stories for HR and benefits leaders.

Kathryn Mayer
Fri Apr 24th, 2020 | 3 min read

Live Q&A with Josh Bersin: Coronavirus and HR

Analyst Josh Bersin discusses COVID-19 impacts on the workplace and outlooks on the future of HR with HR Technology Conference Chair Steve Boese.
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Thu Apr 23rd, 2020 | min read

HRE’s number of the day: hiring

Many employers are relying on video as they recruit and hire remotely.
Jen Colletta
Thu Apr 23rd, 2020 | 2 min read

Will 401(k) matches fall victim to coronavirus pandemic?

Forced to cut costs, employers are considering halting or reducing retirement matches. But the move might be temporary.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Apr 23rd, 2020 | 4 min read

4 tips for communicating a halt in 401(k) matches

Industry experts offer HR and benefits leaders advice on how to communicate retirement account changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Apr 23rd, 2020 | 2 min read

HRE’s number of the day: remote work confidence

Here’s how many employees feel they can do their job efficiently at home during the pandemic—and what it means for HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Apr 22nd, 2020 | 2 min read

Insights from a CHRO: Grabango’s Saralynn Malott

The HR standout brings extensive experience to a fast-growth tech start-up.
Julie Cook Ramirez
Wed Apr 22nd, 2020 | 4 min read

Coronavirus resource spotlight: Unum’s HR Trends podcast

New podcast and resource site dives deep into legislative and compliance issues.
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Apr 21st, 2020 | 2 min read