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We bring you the latest on industry best practices, new technology offerings and methods to maximize your benefits ROI. You can also read compelling stories about how customers improved efficiency by streamlining their benefits management.

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Three best practices to maximize your HCM 

April 16, 2024

Learn how to get the most out of your Human Capital Management (HCM) system, streamline operations, and engage your employees for a successful HCM implementation.

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Six leave trends every HR person should know

November 16, 2023

Top trends around evolving employee leave attitudes, expectations and laws shaping the future of leave and other benefits.

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Why we need a revolution in behavioral health solutions

May 16, 2023

In this Q&A, Swapnil Prabha, Unum's VP of Workforce Wellness Solutions, explores the key barriers to accessing mental health care — and how innovative models can bring more care to more employees at the right time.
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How you can be a difference maker in 2023

January 18, 2023

Today as never before, employees need employers to focus on them as people, not just workers. Read to learn how pioneering HR thought leaders view the challenge and what you can do to make a difference for your employees.
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Honoring World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022

Most people spend half their life at work, where mental health issues have a direct impact on their productivity. Read more on top challenges supporting employees.
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Beyond benefits: the value of HRIS integration

February 15, 2022

When calculating value, it is important not to overlook the ROI of the carrier’s digital capacities. Read how to get the most value out of benefits integration.
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Why employers must focus on behavioral health in 2022

November 30, 2021

The pandemic has put a spotlight on mental health at work. Here’s why behavioral health must be part of your long-term strategy.
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Three key elements to a successful 2022 leave strategy

November 9, 2021

The pandemic has made both employers and employees rethink what’s most valuable in a benefits package. Learn why revisiting your paid leave strategy is essential.

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Three keys to getting the most out of your HCM

November 5, 2021

An HCM is a major investment. Here’s how to get the most out of it.
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The fall 2021 enrollment season is a huge opportunity for employers

October 19, 2021

New survey data shows the pandemic has made employees more concerned about their mental, physical and financial health — and thus with their benefits packages.

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Six keys to managing FMLA intermittent leave

February 19, 2024

Managing intermittent leave can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how planning, training and technology can transform this task.
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More Than An API: Why You Need Deep Integration

September 14, 2021

Deep integration lets HR staff focus on people, not data entry.
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Five keys to creating an employee-centric leave program

July 19, 2021

How HR can lead the way in changing company culture around leave.
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Harnessing employee engagement to support mental health

May 26, 2021

Employee mental health has worsened significantly, as the pandemic has placed new stresses on an already hyper-productive workforce.
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EOI streamlined with HR tech solutions

September 24, 2021

The transformation in HR tech finally tackles one of its biggest headaches: Evidence of Insurability. Learn how deep data integration makes EOI simple and fast.

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Survey shows how employers managed through the crisis and are planning return-to-work

April, 2020

As the United States begins to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic and state-wide quarantine orders lift, plenty of questions are emerging for employers.
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