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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

HRE’s Number of the Day: empathy gaps

Junior employees report more skepticism about their employer's COVID-19 response than executives.
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 22nd, 2020 | 2 min read

Why this diversity officer sees D&I as a strategic enabler

Korn Ferry's Michael Hyter recently stepped into the top D&I job.
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 22nd, 2020 | 4 min read

How to think about open enrollment during coronavirus

Here’s how employers can navigate through the pandemic and provide employees a chance to protect their paycheck and themselves.
Jim McGovern
Fri Jun 19th, 2020 | 5 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: Juneteenth holiday

Here’s how many employees say their employer is giving them paid time off to observe Juneteenth—and what it means to 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
Fri Jun 19th, 2020 | 2 min read

3 questions with Women in HR Tech speaker Wendy Hanson

The co-founder of BetterManager shares the importance of effective coaching.
HRE Editorial Staff
Thu Jun 18th, 2020 | 4 min read

‘Empathy alone is not enough:’ How HR can boost workplace equality

A recent report from Mercer outlines why it's time to "get real" about D&I.
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Jun 18th, 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

Companies embracing Juneteenth as paid holiday

A growing number of employers from Levi's to Twitter are giving workers the day off and encouraging them to use the time to reflect and take action.
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 17th, 2020 | 3 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

Bringing out the best in talent and business

Communication and change management have been pillars of Kate Threewits’ HR career.
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 Jun 17th, 2020 | 4 min read

HR tech’s role in a coronavirus-era employee experience

Employees will come through these challenging times with new understandings about how to work more effectively, says this 2020 HR Tech Influencer.
Maura Ciccarelli is freelance writer based in Southeastern Pennsylvania. She can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Wed Jun 17th, 2020 | 5 min read

3 ways HR can support culture through the ‘new normal’

Lead the charge in the rapidly evolving landscape with employee experience, culture and work from home.
Nate Randall
Tue Jun 16th, 2020 | 4 min read

What’s your 2021 benefits strategy?

We’re looking for proposals for next year’s Health and 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
Tue Jun 16th, 2020 | 2 min read

HRE’s number of the day: concerns about returning to work

Here’s how many employees say they’re worried about being exposed to COVID-19 at work—and what it means to 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
Tue Jun 16th, 2020 | 2 min read

Averbook: COVID accelerated HR’s digital transformation

Majority of respondents also believe digital transformation will speed up post-pandemic.
Jason Averbook
Mon Jun 15th, 2020 | 3 min read

What the SCOTUS ruling on LGBTQ rights means for employers

The top court issued the landmark ruling Monday.
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 | 3 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

Exploring the virtual future of L&D

The world of work has gone virtual—and learning and development have had to quickly keep up.
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
Fri Jun 12th, 2020 | 3 min read