Henry Craver

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New report reveals 87% feel excluded from company culture

2 weeks ago | benefitspro.com | Henry Craver

A new report paints a stark picture of the morale of frontline workers in America: Many feel disconnected, overlooked, and stuck in place. Based on a survey of more than 7,500 frontline workers across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and food service, the Frontline Gap Reportby Workvivo, reveals fractures between office staff and those in customer-facing or operations-heavy roles. The report’s authors suggest that this is hurting employee spirits and talent retention.
57% of U.S. layoffs now via email or phone, study finds

3 weeks ago | benefitspro.com | Henry Craver

Job loss is never easy, but new data reveals that for many U.S. workers, it's also surprisingly cold and impersonal. Zety’s 2025 Layoff Experience Report, a survey of 1,000 recently laid-off American workers, sheds light on the often-sudden nature of job termination, the detached ways companies are delivering the news, and the emotional and professional fallout for employees.
Young workers' substance use on the rise due to workplace pressures

Jan 24, 2025 | benefitspro.com | Henry Craver

Economic changes might be leading American workers to substance use. According to a new study published by Substance Abuse Counselor, 69% of Gen Z and 68% of millennials turn to substances on a weekly or daily basis to deal with work-related stress. What’s more, 1 in 3 millennials and 1 in 4 Gen Zers reported increased substance use because of layoffs and AI adoption. Workers aren’t just using substances to relax in their free time.
Inflation and family caregiving squeeze retirement plans

Jan 7, 2025 | benefitspro.com | Henry Craver

According to the study, 78% of pre-retiree respondents expressed concern over inflation’s effect on their retirement income. A number of different factors are putting stress on the finances of retired and pre-retiree Americans. According to a new report from the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, retirees are less likely to report being “better off than expected” in 2024 than in 2021. The study also shows that pre-retirees are more conscious of unplanned financial events than before.
Seniors demand action on spiraling health care costs

Aug 20, 2024 | benefitspro.com | Henry Craver

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Nordstrom hit with ERISA suit over excessive 401(k) fees, misuse of forfeited funds

Aug 16, 2024 | benefitspro.com | Henry Craver

Nordstrom store in Baltimore, MD Nordstrom has cost its 104,811 workers millions in savings because the retailer mismanages its $3.4 billion 401(k) plan by overpaying for administrative services and using money forfeited by former employees for its own benefit, allege employees in a class action lawsuit filed this week. The employees have filed suit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) for breach of ERISA's fiduciary duties.
How to manage employee benefits compliance post-Chevron

Aug 15, 2024 | benefitspro.com | Henry Craver

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Report: Insurance market instability threatens millions

Aug 9, 2024 | benefitspro.com | Henry Craver

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Study shows AI tools adding to workload, burnout, not productivity

Jul 23, 2024 | benefitspro.com | Henry Craver

(Credit: TippaPatt)Advocates of artificial intelligence often argue that the technology will help workers, taking over the most laborious office tasks and freeing employees to spend more time on harder, more stimulating work. A new study from The Upwork Research Institute, however, shows that AI has so far largely failed to improve worker wellbeing and productivity. On the contrary, AI is increasing workloads, diminishing productivity and possibly contributing to burnout.
More women discuss menopause in the workplace, but providers fall short

Jul 11, 2024 | benefitspro.com | Henry Craver

Credit: Prostock-studio/stock.adobe.com Big changes in the ways women think about menopause will push benefit providers and employers to adapt. According to Bonafide Health's 4th Annual State of Menopause Study, 67% of women have talked to a health care provider about their menopause symptoms, a 14% increase from last year. Unfortunately, however, the data also reveals that providers have not stepped up to meet women's increased interest and concern in menopause.