As the workplace continues to evolve, leading companies are recognizing that traditional benefits packages alone aren’t enough to attract and retain top talent. Today’s employees expect comprehensive well-being support that addresses their physical, mental, financial, and social needs—both at work and beyond. The most forward-thinking organizations are going beyond standard health insurance and PTO to … Read full-story
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have become essential drivers of workplace inclusion and business success. These employee-led communities create authentic connections while advancing both personal and organizational goals, serving roles far beyond traditional networking. Today’s most effective ERGs combine strong executive sponsorship with meaningful resources, fostering professional development, influencing talent strategies, and strengthening company culture. They … Read full-story
As the corporate world continues to reshape itself in response to changing workforce needs, mental health support has emerged as a critical component of employee benefits packages. This shift reflects both a growing awareness of mental health’s impact on workplace performance and an increased openness in discussing psychological wellbeing across society. In this article, we … Read full-story
What does your current onboarding process look like? We provide structured and detailed communication, tailored to each new hire’s time zone, to ensure they have all the information they need without having to search for answers. Initial onboarding emails are sent up to ten days in advance, with a final one on the Friday before … Read full-story
What is your company doing to help employees achieve work life balance? Living a balanced life is one of Centric Consulting’s core values. We monitor projects to ensure employees have time for family, community and personal interests, and we have an innovative paid time off (PTO) policy that trusts employees to manage their own vacation, … Read full-story
Given that work patterns/processes have been so shaken up in the wake of the pandemic, what is the importance of allowing employees space to have fun at work? At Certinia, we recognize the significance of allowing employees space to have fun at work, especially in the post-pandemic era. The upheaval caused by the pandemic has … Read full-story
Can you tell us about some of your unique ERG programs? At Catalent, we encourage our ERGs to partner with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams, at both site and global levels, to play a direct role in diversifying our workforce and encouraging personal and professional development opportunities among our employees. This can be in … Read full-story
Marta Conejo HRBP Manager Tech & Product Tell us a little bit about your personal journey at your current company. I have a degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Human Resources and Organizational Management. After several experiences in the world of Talent Acquisition and in different sectors, I decided to join Gympass specifically for … Read full-story
Tell us about the ways in which your company empowers employees to give back. Catalent Cares is our way of connecting Catalent team members—our time, talents, and resources—to our communities. Through our extensive employee-driven and philanthropic programs, we help our communities thrive. Catalent’s year-round Matching Gift Program engages and encourages team members to give to … Read full-story
Can you tell us about some of the ways your company makes life and work easier for working parents? Curriculum Associates benefit package includes both unlimited sick leave and flexible paid time off, both of which are beneficial to working parents to ensure they can take the time they need for their family. Starting in … Read full-story
Tell us about some of the innovation happening at your company Our Video Production & Digital Marketing Team had noticed a slight turn down in creative & innovative video introductions and thumbstoppers, which are critical for a successful video and ad because the first few seconds of an ad can make or break the entire … Read full-story
What does your company do, especially versus competitors, to promote gender equity? The GE Women’s Network (GEWN) is an employee resource group that was formed to support women working in GE. Championed by leaders at the highest level alongside strong support from its volunteers, GEWN today works to empower, energize and elevate the women at … Read full-story
Now that flexibility seems to be in intractable part of every American worker’s dream job, we may as well admit that it isn’t such a bad thing. We may never have had reason to test out this current mode of working for many of us without the pandemic outbreak, so we can thank that mess … Read full-story
There are of course benefits and drawbacks to most major paradigm changes, and the shift for a large portion of our workforce going remote is no different. Here’s what several companies that have adapted to remote plans learned about the shift both good and bad. What are some of the more foundational challenges your team … Read full-story
In what ways do you support your employees that are parents? Farmers Insurance® has a strong commitment to working parents and strives to foster a workplace environment where employees feel supported and empowered to thrive in their roles. For example, Farmers® is proud to provide eligible employees with 10 weeks of 100 percent paid leave … Read full-story
All things are in transition, even when we’re not in the midst of a world-changing pandemic that keeps itself in our headlines even though major political and social strife. Along with the pandemic came a move to the remote working for many companies – a model that the American workforce may not be ready to … Read full-story
Life goes on, and so does growth, even as the entire planet seems to continue to deal with not just the fallout COVID pandemic but also seemingly seismic shifts in many of the ways we live and think. These companies have continued to grow globally during a few truly transformative years for not just North … Read full-story
Mary Good, Chief People Officer for leading all-in-one website building and e-commerce platform company Squarespace, recalls a recent moment when she was reminded of the power of the company’s culture … Read full-story
Everyone understands that Black History Month is a time when we as a country celebrate the achievements of African Americans and recognize their immense contributions to our society and culture. The tradition has stood since 1976. This year, and the last few, cannot help feeling a bit different. That’s because, in an undeniable way, Black … Read full-story
Giving back to local communities is always the kind of thing a self-respecting, smartly-run company wants to make sure to set aside time and efforts for. But needless to say, the COVID-19 has upped the urgency for organizations to extend a helping hand to the communities around them. Those communities are the lifeblood of the businesses … Read full-story
Talent is the lifeblood of a thriving company, and the leaders who have the opportunity to put together a team of the brightest lights from all around the world are in a position to make a major impact and contribution to the success of a company. People Leaders have huge jobs in managing both new, … Read full-story
The holidays are firmly in the rearview mirror. Frigid mornings are overstaying their welcome and summer can’t seem to get here soon enough. All of this collectively can only mean one thing, “New Year New You” season is upon us. That magical time of year where we set lofty goals, break out the gym sweats, … Read full-story
In 2016 only 14% of the U.S. workforce were offered paid parental leave by their employers, but that number has been improving, especially in forward-thinking tech companies. A benefits survey in 2018 reported that 35% of respondents had paid leave in the case of a new child being born. Microsoft, in fact, may be leading … Read full-story
For many – including many of its own citizens – New York City is the center of the Western world. Home to unique culture, Broadway, fine dining, sports, and world-class museums, for many NYC is the only place to be. These twelve tech companies in the New York area – aka ‘Silicon Alley’ – have been making … Read full-story
For many – including many of its own citizens – New York City is the center of the Western world. Home to unique culture, Broadway, fine dining, sports, and world-class museums, for many NYC is the only place to be. Millennial employees of these thirteen NYC–area businesses rated their companies highly on Comparably, saying these … Read full-story
