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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

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

Fortune 500 study: personalization, AI deficit in job candidate experience

Despite demand for AI and personalization from job candidates, a study found that Fortune 500 employers are way off the mark.
Tom Starner
Fri Jan 17th, 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

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

An inspiring keynote speaker and an in-depth look at some of 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

#HBLChat to explore regulatory impacts to employee benefits

In advance of an HBLC keynote, a Jan. 29 Twitter chat with the American Benefits Council takes a look at what’s at stake in a presidential election year.

HRE Editorial Staff
Mon Jan 13th, 2020 | 2 min read

The power of ideology in business

Why is employee governance such a non-starter in the U.S.?
Peter Cappelli is HRE’s Talent Management columnist and a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. He is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management and director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He hosts "In the Workplace" on SiriusXM Channel 111 with Dan O'Meara. View Article
Peter Cappelli
Thu Jan 9th, 2020 | 4 min read

A beautiful day in your neighborhood? 5 lessons for HR from Mr. Rogers

Lessons from the iconic children's show star have direct application to the Neighborhood of Human Resources.
Michael S. Cohen
Fri Jan 3rd, 2020 | 4 min read

The rise of the employee-experience platform

Employees are increasingly clamoring for consumer-grade tech experiences at work that also help them feel connected to their colleagues and organization.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Jan 2nd, 2020 | 6 min read

Here are the latest trends in employee bonuses

More companies are basing bonuses on multiple factors of performance.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Tue Dec 31st, 2019 | 3 min read

Intel expands paid leave benefits

The tech company is the latest to enhance its leave policies for new parents, caregivers and grieving employees.
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 Dec 27th, 2019 | 3 min read

Ensuring an enriching experience for remote employees

Here are three steps to help boost the employee experience for remote workers.
Nathan Christensen
Thu Dec 26th, 2019 | 3 min read

Nonprofit rolls out student loan benefit, adding to growing trend

Northern Rivers Family of Services hopes the perk will help them 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
Mon Dec 23rd, 2019 | 2 min read

Why talent mining today is complicated and continuous

The hiring concept is no longer, “We have a job, so let's fill it.”
Tom Starner, a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, has been covering the human resource space for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Dec 19th, 2019 | 6 min read

How HR can improve the remote-worker experience

Remote workers are craving better tech tools, a new survey found.
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
Tue Dec 17th, 2019 | 5 min read

How to prepare your recruiting team for 2020

Here are five ways to get your recruiting priorities in order before the new year.
Aman Brar
Mon Dec 16th, 2019 | 5 min read

Employers zero in on education benefits

Employers offering education assistance programs increased significantly in the last year.
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 Dec 13th, 2019 | 3 min read

Federal workers poised to get paid parental leave

The House has passed a bill that would give more than 2 million workers access to 12 weeks of time off following the birth, adoption or fostering of a child.

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 Dec 12th, 2019 | 2 min read

Retailer Lidl US to offer part-time workers medical coverage

The grocery retailer joins other companies adding perks in an effort to retain part-time employees.
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 Dec 10th, 2019 | 3 min read

Is risk management on your HR radar?

A new study finds opportunities for integrating HR’s role into risk-management strategies.
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
Mon Dec 9th, 2019 | 2 min read