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New York City
New York City's amended Earned Safe and Sick Time Act requires employers to provide 32 hours of unpaid safe and sick time annually, available immediately upon hire and usable for weather emergencies, childcare closures, and other specified circumstances.
Remote teams
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

Europe Dominates Global Work-life Balance Rankings-Here's the No. 1 Country

Ireland ranks as Europe's best country for work-life balance in 2026, scoring 82.89 with 34.30-hour work weeks, strong safety, and 26 weeks paid maternity leave.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Tens of millions of Americans care for loved ones up to 6 hours a day while working a job-and don't get any extra money for it | Fortune

Paid caregiving leave helps workers balance jobs and family as millions care for aging relatives, easing stress and preserving employment and benefits.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Philadelphia proposes new retirement savings program

Philadelphia will create PhillySaves, a city-run auto-IRA to provide retirement savings to private-sector workers lacking employer plans, subject to voter approval in May 2026.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How Google, Microsoft, Walmart, and other corporate giants are preparing for an aging workforce

Corporate America is facing a silver tsunami - and some companies are better prepared than others. Walmart is redesigning jobs to keep older workers on the payroll. Microsoft is offering what it calls "wraparound care" to support healthy aging. Google is coaching its employees to prepare for retirement. Some smaller companies have introduced chief longevity officers to help workers navigate health, wellness, and the transition into retirement.
Business
#unlimited-pto
fromFortune
8 months ago
Business

Bolt's millennial founder has just 'killed' its unlimited PTO perk because it was actually causing burnout

fromFortune
8 months ago
Business

Bolt's millennial founder has just 'killed' its unlimited PTO perk because it was actually causing burnout

Women
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm the founder and CEO of Her First $100K. I give my team a lot of flexibility - here's how I structure my own workday.

Tori Dunlap runs a women-led financial education company that prioritizes employee wellbeing through flexible schedules, menstruation leave, quarterly paid company pauses, and no-burnout culture.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Some employers are paying for egg freezing. Is that about helping you build a family or something else? | CBC Radio

Toronto lawyer Salima Fakirani was 31 when she decided to freeze her eggs. She had been considering it for a couple of years, and had even gone for a consult at a fertility clinic. But when her employer introduced egg-freezing benefits, she decided to go for it. She did two rounds of egg freezing and got a "good number" of her eggs into storage.
Medicine
Mental health
fromFast Company
4 months ago

80% of employees say their workplace is toxic

Toxic workplace environments are widespread and are a leading cause of poor employee mental health, driving many to prioritize well-being over promotions or raises.
Retirement
fromFortune
6 months ago

Morgan Stanley exec: 3 ways staying with your company can compound your workplace benefits

Harnessing workplace benefits compounding can accelerate achieving financial goals.
Business
fromInc
8 months ago

Providing Food at Work Is More Than a Perk. Here's Why

Strict return to office policies clash with worker preferences, prompting resistance as many employees consider quitting.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

This company is mandating summer PTO - and paying some an extra vacation stipend

Olipop requires employees to take a week of PTO to prevent burnout and enhance performance.
Startup companies
fromAol
8 months ago

Unusual Ways Your Job Can Save You Money on Housing

Employers can offer valuable housing perks that significantly reduce living expenses for workers.
Washington Nationals
fromFatherly
9 months ago

This State is Offering a Remarkable 16 Weeks of Paid Leave to New Parents

Washington state now offers 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, positioning itself among few states in the U.S. with such benefits.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
10 months ago

Why Paychecks Aren't Enough Anymore - And What Your Team Really Wants Instead | Entrepreneur

Modern employees value holistic benefits over traditional compensation, aiming for long-term financial and family security.
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