Benefits

Amazon expands healthcare, leave benefits to Whole Foods employees

Starting on Jan. 1, 2027, Whole Foods employees will be entitled to Amazon-sponsored benefits including healthcare and parental leave.

Work perks: How meals help drive office attendance

Wellthy acquires Cleo in bid to become ‘singular platform for family care’

The goal of bringing the two companies together is to provide “best-in-class, end-to-end family care support,” Wellthy’s CEO said.

What a $480,000-a-year cancer drug means for employer health coverage

Rasonque’s approval is an exciting development in the fight to cure cancer, but could further challenge employers to carefully manage use.

World of HR: The majority of workers in Nordic nations take at least 11 days of PTO during the summer

More than half of US-based workers, meanwhile, take less than three days off at a time, report finds.

Low startup costs and reduced turnover spur more small business to offer 401(k)s

Some 31% of small businesses now offer a retirement plan to their employees, up from 19% in 2019, according to payroll and benefits platform Gusto.

The New Math: Rethinking Healthcare Cost Containment

As healthcare costs continue to climb, traditional cost-containment strategies may no longer be enough. Join HR Brew and industry experts to explore how employers can rethink benefits strategy, take a more proactive approach to healthcare spend, and navigate rising costs without sacrificing employee trust or quality of care.