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3 weeks ago | 
benefitnews.com | Lee Hafner
Applying for jobs isn't fun, but for many Gen Zers, it's nothing short of tortuous. A new study from financial consulting firm Clarify Capital found that many young job seekers find companies' application processes to be "too long, costly, or frustrating," causing them to stop short before completion. In addition to the time investment, factors like lack of money for interview attire and travel expenses for in-person meetings with hiring managers are taking a major toll.
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3 weeks ago | 
benefitnews.com | Lee Hafner
An early-career promotion launched Sabra Sciolaro's decades-long tenure in HR and benefits. Embracing new challenges has paid off for her from the very start. "Some of my biggest career-shifting roles, I probably had no business being in right at that moment," Sciolaro says. "But I was like, well, I'll give it a shot, [which meant] somebody else was willing to give it a shot too." Following a college internship in a small HR department, Sciolaro was asked to take over as manager after graduation.
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3 weeks ago | 
benefitnews.com | Lee Hafner
Recruiting new grads with trendy benefits is a way to get them in the door, but not always likely to make them stay long-term. Today's college grads bring fresh perspectives, adaptability and fluency in emerging technologies — valuable assets to any company, says Mei-joy Foster, VP of talent management at global fintech company Blackhawk Network.
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3 weeks ago | 
benefitnews.com | Lee Hafner
Women are increasing their financial firepower, but do they have the tools to maximize their new-found wealth? McKinsey reports that by 2030, women will hold $34 trillion of the country's wealth, thanks to factors like inheritances, longer lifespans and increasing salaries. However, more money does not automatically mean more stability.
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4 weeks ago | 
benefitnews.com | Lee Hafner
Trump's proposed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has been passed in the House and currently awaits consideration by the Senate, but if passed into law, it could signal sweeping changes for employers and employees — and possible opportunities, too.
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1 month ago | 
benefitnews.com | Lee Hafner
Pet benefits may seem trendy, but access to convenient, affordable vet care is high on employees' lists of supportive offerings. For Synchrony, a consumer financial services company, employee input on the most impactful benefits prompted a partnership with global veterinary telehealth platform Airvet in January 2024. Employees have free, 24/7 digital access to expert vet care.
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1 month ago | 
benefitnews.com | Lee Hafner
With National 529 Day approaching on May 29th, benefit managers should start a conversation around the importance of supporting employees' long-term financial wellness. 529 plans are a tax-advantaged education savings option that can broaden K-12 and higher learning opportunities for employees' families, and save people the hardship of student loan debt.
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1 month ago | 
benefitnews.com | Lee Hafner
Micromanaging, the close control of every part of someone's work, is a quick way to demoralize employees. By identifying the source of their micromanaging tendencies, leaders can foster better relationships with their teams. As experts in people management, HR professionals can play an important role in helping diagnose why micromanagement is happening and train leaders in healthier practices.
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1 month ago | 
benefitnews.com | Lee Hafner
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a journey filled with emotional, physical and financial challenges — and is increasingly becoming a more popular way to build a family. According to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, there were more than 432,000 IVF cycles performed at their clinics in 2023. Employees going through IVF can find that the process chips away at their ability to be present and productive at work.
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1 month ago | 
benefitnews.com | Lee Hafner
For the millions of working-age cancer survivors, challenges go beyond medical, including the ability to work through — or return to work after — diagnosis and treatment. Despite benefit managers' clear desire to help, there is an unfortunate lack of protocol for adult cancer survivors, says Caroline Savello, president at healthcare organization Color Health. This can make it difficult for employees to adjust to life after diagnosis, and for employers to know exactly how to approach support.
