Benefits Think

It’s critical for companies to be supporting those of us who are navigating caring for children or other family members during this time.

The stress caused by high bills and medical debt can increase employees’ risk of a range of physical and mental health problems.

COVID-19 has created significant disruptions in all our lives, but we don’t have to succumb to the pressures of combining our work habits with our home life.

Until there is a proven vaccine, businesses need to lead the way in adopting new processes and technologies to safeguard their employees.

The situation points to the increasing need for an on-demand earnings alternative.

According to some estimates from a leading national health insurer, there could be more than 2.3 million people who will seek elective surgeries in the coming year.

Employing AI technology for the repetitive parts of standard HR tasks like sourcing, screening and nurturing candidates will increase and grow into more sophisticated tasks.

The CARES Act waiver of penalties for premature 401(k) withdrawals may hurt the very American workers and families the Act is supposed to help.

The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated how incompatible the workday is with raising children.

Employees who are still at work now have a vested interest in adding financial protections for themselves and their families — whether it comes through supplemental health coverage or additional welfare coverage.