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The Cost of Unlimited PTO: What Companies and Employees Need to Know

Employee Benefits - October 15, 2025

Unlimited PTO (paid time off) has become one of the most talked-about perks in modern workplaces. The promise is simple: employees can take as much time off as they need,...

Closing the Gap: Low Workers’ Benefits Awareness Hinders Enrollment

Workers’ benefit awareness remains lower, as only 43% of them understand how to enroll in the employer-sponsored benefits available to them. ...

Return from Parental Leave: How to Support (and Retain) Talent

Employee Benefits - September 30, 2025

Supporting employees on their return from parental leave is key to boosting employee engagement and retaining top talent. ...

Proactive Care as an Employee Benefit Could Lead the Way in 2026

Employee Benefits - September 22, 2025

Proactive care as an employee benefit could be the ultimate answer to address the rising costs of health care. ...

How to Increase PTO Participation Among Employees Afraid of Taking a Break?

Employee Benefits - September 10, 2025

Taking time off is treated as taboo, but increasing PTO participation can be very crucial to improving the health of the organization overall. ...

How Spotify’s WFA policy boosted retention and diversity

Employee Benefits - September 07, 2025

Long before remote work was even a pandemic necessity, Spotify rewrote the rules of working with its unique “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) policy. This so-called WFA poli...

Do Employers Have to Provide Benefits to Part-Time Employees?

Employee Benefits - September 05, 2025

The rules surrounding benefits for part-time employees can be a little unclear, but understanding the legalities can help ensure compliance. ...

Big paydays await Klarna employees amid IPO

Employee Benefits - September 03, 2025

As Klarna Group IPO gears up for its NYSE listing, employees holding stock options could see significant financial gains. ...

Is unlimited PTO a scam?

Employee Benefits - September 03, 2025

Is unlimited PTO a Scam? Far from a scam, unlimited paid time off boosts talent retention for employers when clear guidelines prevent abuse. ...

Beyond a Holiday Treat—Walmart Expands Worker Discount Year-Round

Improving on a previously limited benefit, Walmart expands its worker discount to a wider range of groceries, now available all year round. ...

Standard Chartered’s Hybrid Work Policy Promotes Individual Responsibility

Standard Chartered’s hybrid work policy sets the financial institution apart from competitors who are turning to RTO policies with vigor. ...

What to do when candidate only wants remote work?

Employee Benefits - August 03, 2025

HR expert Jane Harper addresses a rising trend of candidates accepting onsite jobs, then demanding remote work. Learn how to handle it with clarity. ...

Intel layoffs in 2025: A cultural overhaul or a risky reset?

Employee Benefits - July 25, 2025

Unlike previous Intel layoffs, which offered severance or buyouts, the 2025 job cuts provide no such safety net. ...

Walmart Layoffs: Inside the 2025 Restructure for Lean Operations

Walmart layoffs 2025: Why are tariffs, inflation forcing Walmart job cuts US, gutting store support jobs, training roles? ...

A Lego for Your Troubles—Deloitte’s Well-Being Perks Evolve

Deloitte’s well-being perks are the talk of the town as they introduce Legos and puzzles as a part of the $1000 reimbursement benefit available to employees. ...

4 Effective Mental Health Programs for Multinational Companies

Employee Benefits - June 19, 2025

Mental health is a critical component of employee well-being, especially in multinational companies where diverse cultures, time zones, and work environments converge. As...