Best Practices
Revolutionizing employee benefits: Tackling the childcare crisis to retain top talent
The childcare conundrum is certainly capturing widespread attention, with numerous voices urging corporations to heed the call to action.
As we continue to navigate the uncertain terrain, it's clear that the path forward lies in embracing a more human and empathetic approach to HR.
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Aligning Values & benefits for a purpose-driven workforce
By prioritizing authentic values and aligning them with their benefits structure, employers have the power to create a workplace that truly resonates with today's purpose-driven workforce.
People of color are contributing to retirement accounts at lower rates and are more likely to take early withdrawals, which is why employers need to explore how best to reach these employees, says a new study.
Best Practices
So long – and thank you!
I've decided this will be my final regular column for BenefitsPRO. Here are a handful of bullet points, summing up some of the most important messages from the past 20 years.
Recognizing the value of personalized spending in navigating such a pivotal life event is a crucial step toward equality and wellness in the workplace.
Nearly 1 in 5 employees (17%) admit to never doing their work on employer-provided devices.
Two-thirds of employees believe they are fairly compensated compared to their coworkers.
This new debt forgiveness - for those enrolled in the federal Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan - comes days after the president unveiled a sweeping student loan forgiveness proposal providing relief for 30 million Americans.
In a recent speech, President Biden overstated the average monthly cost that patients were paying prior to the Inflation Reduction Act: The out-of-pocket cost for insulin was $58 for a 30-day supply, says a HHS report.
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