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This marketing agency pays employees $1,000 to pursue their hobbies
Haberman, a Minneapolis-based marketing agency, gives employees a stipend and time off to pursue a side passion, like documentary film-making or breathwork and meditation. → Read More
Long story short: Help employees navigate their career with confidence
This week's top stories reveal the ways employers may be getting in the way of employees' efforts at recognizing their potential in the workplace. → Read More
Mind-body connection: Gympass adds Headspace to employee benefits plan
Gympass's employees and employer partners will now have access to meditation and mindfulness exercises through the popular app. → Read More
Bank of America reveals top retirement concerns amid inflation
Just 2.1% of plan participants took out a 401(k) loan in Q4 of 2022, and 0.4% utilized a hardship distribution to deal with financial challenges. → Read More
Boost productivity by playing these top songs
Is your favorite song on the list? Touchtunes shared their top-played songs and genres for 2022. → Read More
Long story short: Are your DEI strategies doing any good?
Our top stories reveal a disconnect between the employee experience and what employers intend with their DEI efforts. → Read More
Aflac's CHRO leads by example to encourage work-life balance
"If you send me an email at 9 p.m. tonight, there's a 100% chance I'm not going to respond to it," says Matthew Owenby, Aflac's CHRO. → Read More
Ready to retire? Here are the 10 healthiest states for older Americans
Health factors like life expectancy, average Medicare spend and the percentage of the population that's over 65 influenced this list of best states for retirement. → Read More
Long story short: Employees are prioritizing culture and benefits in 2023
This week's top stories reveal the benefits and perks employers will want to offer to create an enticing and supportive work environment. → Read More
Long story short: Don't let bias corrupt your recruiting efforts
This week's top stories address implicit and explicit discrimination that could negatively impact your organization's DEI efforts. → Read More
Long story short: Bringing joy to the workplace
Our top stories of the week spotlight workplace cultures that are prioritizing happiness and cheer for employees. → Read More
Skip the fruitcake and offer up cash — what employees want for the holidays
More than half of employees are not happy with the holiday gift their employer offers. Here's how to do better this year. → Read More
This tattoo artist reveals how attitudes around body art have changed in the workplace
Forty percent of employees have a tattoo, and changing perceptions and a more casual work environment are diminishing the taboo. → Read More
Abortion access under fire: How employers should prepare amid midterm election decisions
The upcoming midterm elections could further restrict reproductive rights and abortion access, leaving employers to fill in the gaps. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Are you a bad boss? 5 habits to change now
From micromanaging to outright hostility, these are the qualities people can't stand from their bosses that may drive them to quit. → Read More
BFFs with your boss: The pros and cons of work friendships
More than half of employees say their work friendships make their job more enjoyable. → Read More
Avoid 'toxic positivity' when discussing current events at work, Calm CPO says
The pandemic, world events and political strife are all impacting employee mental health. → Read More
Take a breath: How to use meditation to find balance at work
Meditation has physical and mental health benefits that can improve employee well-being. The founder of Create Meditation shares his best practices. → Read More
TIAA warns that women are unprepared for retirement
Women lag behind men when it comes to their retirement savings, and they’ll need those funds for a longer period of time. TIAA Institute’s managing director shares what employers — and the government — can do to help. → Read More
Long story short: Are your recruiting efforts losing steam? Here’s how to revamp
Our top stories reveal how HR leaders are staying energized when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent. → Read More