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Can a $300 baby sleep device get parents back into the office? Owlet hopes so.

Employers “have a big stake” in workers’ experiences as new parents, Owlet CEO and co-founder Kurt Workman said.


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Companies add menopause benefits as women more openly discuss the once-taboo process

Menopause information and expertise can be challenging to find, so companies are providing women tools to navigate the changes that often accompany the body’s natural changes.


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Employee care: Always on for the moments that matter

Improve your employees’ experiences by providing the care they actually need and want

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Why Crunchbase gives employees time off to volunteer

Crunchbase, a private company data provider, has been offering “volunteering time off” (VTO) to its employees since 2018.


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TheSkimm urges more private-sector employers to step up on childcare

The media company is tracking employer policies in a database, as well as offering resources for workers who want to make the case for childcare benefits.


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HR 101: The history of pet insurance, and why HR should advocate for its adoption

“When pet benefits are offered at work, pet owners feel appreciated and satisfied with their employers,” Nationwide’s chief veterinary officer says.


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Employers are pumping up the perks. But which do workers really want?

In this series, we’ll take a closer look at total rewards.

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