Patty McCord’s Advice on Culture & What Matters Most
Patty McCord knows a thing or two about creating an unparalleled company culture. In fact, she wrote a deck on it during her fourteen years as Chief Talent Officer of Netflix. But this isn’t just any deck; it has been viewed more than fifteen million times, and Sheryl Sandberg said that it “may be the […]
Shawn Achor’s Advice on Happiness & Shifting Your Perspective
Shawn Achor connects happiness with success as a highly celebrated speaker, respected researcher, and New York Times bestselling author. He inspires people to changes their perspectives – and their lives. We’ve been captivated by his thought-provoking work, and we can’t wait to listen to his keynote at our upcoming event, SHIFT: The Culture Conference. As […]
Customer Q&A: Elevate’s Patti Gamble on Culture
Patti Gamble, Director of Human Resources & Operations at Elevate, a digital commerce agency, sat down with Zenefits’ VP of Customer Engagement, Sarah Blanchard, to discuss how Elevate’s team defines the pillars of their company culture, and how they maintain and promote that culture. SB: Tell us about Elevate and what you do. PG: To […]
Arianna Huffington’s Advice on Employee Culture & Thriving in the Workplace
Arianna Huffington is a renowned author, founder and CEO of Thrive Global, and co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, which quickly became one of the most widely-read, linked to, and frequently-cited media brands on the Internet – earning a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 2012. Arianna continues to change the way people think, work, and even sleep. […]
The Gig is Up: A Deep Dive Into the Future of Casual Work
More and more people are opting for temporary jobs over full-time positions, but are the tradeoffs worth it? The promise of greater work-life balance, the opportunity to meet more people, and the exposure to new trades are just a few of the reasons why workers of all ages are increasingly opting for non-permanent positions over […]
How to Make a Flexible Work Program Successful
Whether you’re an employee or employer, you probably have some feelings about the benefits and drawbacks of working remotely. If you’re an employer, you know that some employees need the structure that accompanies a standard 9-to-5 schedule in an office environment to be most productive. If you’re an employee, you most likely value time away […]
Businesses Prioritize Wellness & Increase Overall Health Offerings, According to New SHRM Report
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR professional society, just released its annual employee benefits report. The 2017 Employee Benefits report highlights some interesting shifts in employer benefits offerings, including an increase in wellness and health-related programs. Almost one-third of organizations surveyed increased their employee benefits offerings in the last […]
New Survey: Online Benefits Solution is a ‘Critical Component’ of Brokers’ Value Proposition
Although the future of the national health policy remains uncertain, benefits professionals maintain a positive outlook. According to the recently released 2017 BenefitsPRO Health Care Survey, which surveyed nearly 350 professionals from all industry sectors, the majority (55%) of professionals “believe the Trump presidency will have a positive effect on their business.” Of the respondents, […]
Up to 75% of Employees Get Immediate EOI Results With New Zenefits & Unum Platform
Zenefits’ employee benefits platform now integrates with Unum’s online Evidence of Insurability (EOI) portal. An exciting step, this means that employees who elect life and disability coverage that may require proof of good health through an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) submission have an easier, faster, and paperless benefits solution. Up to 75% of employees receive […]
What is an HSA?
A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged medical savings account for U.S. taxpayers who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). Employers may make contributions to their employees’ HSAs, and the funds that an individual or business contributes to a given account aren’t subject to federal income tax. Also, funds that aren’t spent roll […]
[Benefit Specialist Article] Movers & Shakers: An Interview With Jay Fulcher
Please note that this article originally appeared in the July 2017 edition of “Benefit Specialist, The Official Publication of the National Association of Health Underwriters.” In February, Zenefits appointed Jay Fulcher its chief executive officer and chairman of the board. Before joining Zenefits, Fulcher was the president and CEO at Ooyala, an online video platform […]
Celebrating LGBTQ Pride at Work: A Year-Round Approach
When I came out, I didn’t know about the milestones that the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning) community would achieve in the years to come. For me, days like June 26, 2015, when the Supreme Court of the United States voted that marriage is a fundamental right for all, stand tall as moments […]