Generation Z employees are redefining the workplace as they reject traditional expectations by refusing to work late, being open about their mental health, making use of paid sick leave and adopting a more casual, individual communication style. "Gen Z priorities are shifting business practices towards human-centricity and modifying the business landscape rapidly," says Rajesh Varrier, executive vice president and head of digital experience at Infosys.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is affecting 51% of US employees but only 20% say their employer has circulated an official internal statement addressing the issue and just one in six have heard from a manager, according to a survey from The Grossman Group and The Harris Poll. The survey also found confidence in corporate leadership improved by four to six times when employers communicated about the conflict and 43% of those who met with managers felt more engaged.

SureCo CEO Matthew Kim explains the benefits of using digital enrollment platforms to implement and administer Individual Coverage Reimbursement Arrangements. The advantages include cost efficiencies that can be funneled instead into development and training, and increased benefits autonomy for employees.

The number of large companies offering Medicare Advantage plans as retiree health benefits doubled from 26% in 2017 to 52% this year, according to a KFF analysis. Among firms with at least 1,000 employees, 27% cited lower cost for retirees as the primary reason for selecting MA plans, 17% said the plans offer flexibility for enrollees and 11% said they offer better coverage options.

Nearly 60% of hybrid workers -- and about two-thirds of their managers -- have engaged in "coffee badging," where they come into the office long enough to swipe their ID badge, grab some coffee, and then head back home to work. The practice can be a warning sign of burnout among your employees, says Niki Jorgensen, managing director of client implementation with Insperity, who recommends having frank conversations with team members about their needs and implementing flexible schedules.