Tag: HR

How to Effectively Communicate Employee Benefits So Employees Actually Use Them: 3 Ways

A well-designed benefits package doesn’t add value if employees don’t understand what benefits are available to them and how to access those benefits. One of the biggest reasons employees underutilize their benefits has nothing to do with cost or coverage. Instead, it has everything to do with communication. Why Communication Matters More Than Design Benefits […]

Are Employee Benefits Keeping Up With Employee Expectations?

The gap between what employees want from their benefits and what employers offer continues to grow. While traditional offerings like health insurance and retirement plans are still valued, they’re no longer enough to differentiate employers in a competitive talent market. Expectations have evolved—and fast. The Basics Are Now Just the Starting Point Health coverage, PTO, […]

Leading with Empathy: HR’s Role Amidst DEI Restrictions

For minority and LGBTQ+ employees in the U.S., the rise of DEI bans is triggering anxieties that go beyond job security. The very foundations of psychological safety and workplace belonging are being questioned. This uncertainty is taking a significant mental health toll, impacting employees both at work and beyond. In this Q&A, Sarah Reynolds, CMO […]

The ROI of Mental Health Benefits

Investing in mental health isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a business decision. But for many organizations, the question remains: does it actually pay off? The short answer: yes—if it’s done right. Why Mental Health Support Matters at Work Mental health directly affects productivity, engagement, absenteeism, and turnover. Employees facing chronic stress, anxiety, or […]

10 Employee Benefits Trends HR Leaders Should Be Watching 

In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, employee benefits have transitioned from mere perks to strategic tools for talent acquisition, retention, and overall employee satisfaction. They aren’t just a part of an employee’s compensation package; they’re a marketing tool that companies can use for effective recruitment. As we look to the future, HR leaders […]

How HR Teams Can Drive Greater ROI with their PTO Programs

Paid time off (PTO) is a mainstay of benefits packages, but too many companies are failing to maximize its value. A significant majority of employees don’t use all the PTO allocated to them each year, and this creates a series of problems for companies. For one thing, it means employees aren’t getting the full benefit […]

DEI Rollback: 3 Ways to Navigate Policy Shifts Without Losing Your Team

Corporate giants like Disney, Meta, and Target are making headlines with DEI policy reversals, spurred by recent anti-DEI executive orders. But what’s the real cost? These shifts can breed employee distrust and drive attrition. In our latest Q&A, change management expert Shannon Gabriel, VP of Leadership Solutions at TBM Consulting, reveals the critical mistakes leaders […]

Faces of HR: Ashley Braband’s Playbook for Building Omaha Productions

From the hallowed sidelines of the Philadelphia Eagles to the digital frontier of sports media, Ashley Braband‘s career trajectory reads like a meticulously crafted highlight reel. But it’s her latest act—building the people and culture experience at Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions—that’s truly defining her legacy. “My journey began in the trenches,” Braband recalls, referencing her […]

Strengthening the Leadership Pipeline: Identifying and Developing Middle Managers for Senior Roles

Most organizations are arranged in a pyramid-shaped hierarchy, with large numbers of frontline workers reporting to a smaller group of managers, who in turn report to an even smaller group of directors and VPs, all the way up to a single CEO. Even in organizations that claim to be “flat,” some level of hierarchy is […]

Gen AI: From Distraction to Better Interactions

The rapid rise of generative AI (Gen AI) business applications over the past two years has been exciting. Forty percent of MBA and Master in Management students say they’re already using Gen AI “multiple times a day,” indicating a rising level of comfort with this technology among the next generation of managers. Meanwhile, 85% of […]