Employee Benefit News - November/December 2022

The Truth About DEI

Arizent research found that more than 95% of employees think they have something to learn from people who are different from them. But only 66% think that diverse companies make better decisions.

Black individuals are misdiagnosed for mental health disorders at higher rates, and receive lesser treatment than their white peers. What can be done to create more equitable support?

Yrthya Dinzey-Flores from Justworks and Victoria Park from Hero Collective break down why DEI research and initiatives do not capture the needs of Hispanic women in the workplace.

Industry leaders share their best lessons for creating valuable inclusion, and spotlight where there's room to grow.

Financial wellness benefits must go well beyond education, says John Quinn, head of institutional retirement products and platforms at Bank of America.

Employers need to look beyond their bottom line when building a paid family leave program.

The loss of a pet, teacher or childhood friend often does not warrant bereavement leave from your employer — but it should, says Ron Gura, CEO of Empathy.

The conversation around mental health shouldn't just focus on traditional diagnoses. Those triggered by shorter days and colder weather need support, too.

The pandemic, world events and political strife are all impacting employee mental health.

Executive coach Joe Casey works with people on the cusp of retirement into thinking creatively about how they want to spend their time.

The new solution is digitizing processes while prioritizing HIPAA and ADA rules.

The tech giant offers mentorship opportunities to all of its employees, providing support through onboarding and career growth.

Brian Anderson, the executive director of Fathering Together, explains how employers can better support working dads.

A four-step process ensures that the needs of the employees are being addressed, while protecting the bottom line.

True benefit professionals prefer direct client fees to carrier commissions, and also decline bonuses that may impair their judgment.