Stay informed with the latest updates and insights. Here, we carefully curate a selection of news articles that resonate with current trends and significant developments, ensuring you have access to valuable and timely information.
ESG
- DBS appoints energy and renewables head Kelvin Wong as new CSOby Janice Lim on April 14, 2026 at 2:25 am
The move will take effect from May 11
- Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions hit record low in FY2024on April 14, 2026 at 1:55 am
This marks a third straight annual decline
- Estonia races towards renewables for greater energy security – not because of the Iran warby Janice Lim on April 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Its clean energy push was mandatory after its accession into the EU in 2004 and accelerated after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in…
- A test case for energy resilience: Lighting up a village with solar batteriesby Ilyas Salim on April 10, 2026 at 6:00 am
Clean-energy firm GoRental is bringing accessible and affordable electricity to a remote Chiang Mai village
- ‘Never waste a crisis’: Putting Iran war price pressures to good useby Janice Heng on April 8, 2026 at 9:30 am
If higher fuel and energy prices drive lasting behavioural change, Singapore will be better off in the long run
Work/HR
- ICE at work: For fearful employees, anonymity and resource access are key to safetyby Paola Peralta on April 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Heightened anxiety due to workplace raids has left employees seeking more avenues to raise concerns, ask for help or provide feedback.
- Neurodiverse employees are submitting more accommodation claims at workby Paola Peralta on April 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Adjusting meeting structures, better sensory environments, investing in assistive technology and having flexible work hours are all ways to support neurodiverse employees.
- ICE at work: Increased mental health benefits are critical amidst raidsby Paola Peralta on March 19, 2026 at 5:38 pm
Current events are taking a toll on employees’ mental health, and they’re in need of more comprehensive support.
- Can increasing women’s access to specialists decrease insurance costs?by Paola Peralta on March 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm
With a focus on menopause and urology, Blair Health aims to deliver better, more affordable care to women.
- Why workers with disabilities still fear taking leaveby Jimmy Nesbitt on February 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Many companies aren’t prepared when employees need leave for disability or caregiving, leaving staff feeling unsupported and stressed.
- AI can make workplaces safer by improving misconduct reporting processby Paola Peralta on February 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm
More than half of instances of harassment, discrimination and violence are going unaddressed, but technology is bridging the gap.
- What the end of EEOC’s harassment guide means for employersby Paola Peralta on February 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The guide previously explained unlawful harassment based on race, sexual orientation or gender identity and provided resources for at-risk employees.
- Why neurodiversity is the next big test for benefit leadersby Alyssa Place on January 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Experts from Deutsche Bank, Rethink Care, and Hunter Douglas share the benefits that help neurodiverse employees thrive in a recent Leaders panel.
- Women are now leaning out in the workplace, Sheryl Sandberg sayson December 9, 2025 at 6:39 pm
A new survey shows a gap between women’s and men’s desire to seek promotions – the first in 11 years.
- ‘Bah, humbug!’ Could employee apathy mean curtains for the traditional holiday party?by Tony Case on December 8, 2025 at 5:01 am
People say they prefer cash or time off, though some argue office gatherings are still beneficial
- Workplace accessibility strategies leaders should implementby Emma Radebaugh on December 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Benefit managers must work to promote workplace accessibility, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure all employees feel supported and empowered to thrive.
- This manufacturing firm embraced second-chance hiring — profits increased 150xby Jimmy Nesbitt on December 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Formerly incarcerated workers face steep job barriers, but an Arizona manufacturer offering second-chance hiring is showing how supportive policies can strengthen businesses.
- MassMutual’s benefits give working parents an extra holiday boostby Paola Peralta on November 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm
An HR executive shares insight on how better benefits can keep employees engaged and productive year-round.
- This company is pushing the boundaries of fertility careby Paola Peralta on November 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Securian Financial is helping reach employees experiencing more niche or extensive fertility challenges.
- RTO romance: As Gen Z redefines workplace dating, the role of chaperone falls to HRby Tony Case on October 23, 2025 at 4:01 am
While management pores over productivity metrics and eyeballs the results of RTO mandates, Gen Z is focused on a different matter altogether now that they’re back in the office: their love lives.
- Dental benefits are the key to comprehensive menopause careby Paola Peralta on October 21, 2025 at 11:00 am
Women need better dental care in the form of additional cleanings, more expansive coverage and access to oral health information.
- As companies drag their feet reimbursing business expenses, Gen Z feels the painby Tony Case on October 16, 2025 at 3:36 pm
Even though most want more business travel opportunities and the benefits that come with it, nearly half avoid trips due to the hassle of expense claims.
- Why half your work meetings are unnecessary, unwanted and a major drain on productivityby Tony Case on October 15, 2025 at 2:33 pm
If your employees seem overextended and burned out, it could be that they’re spending hundreds of hours each year in meetings that accomplish nothing.
- The ROI of supporting women through menopauseby Alyssa Place on October 2, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Nearly half of women experience menopause during their careers, yet most workplaces don’t have benefits that address the challenges it brings.
- Apprenticeship programs are key to making benefits disability-inclusiveby Paola Peralta on October 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Only about 23% of people with disabilities are employed, compared with nearly 66% of those without disabilities.
- Why your office needs an inflatable lactation roomby Paola Peralta on September 29, 2025 at 11:00 am
Mamava’s new product aims to make lactation support portable and reliable wherever nursing moms go.
- Women lean harder on Social Security. Here’s what that means for retirement strategiesby Elijah Nicholson-Messmer on August 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Retired women find themselves leaning on Social Security as a primary source of income at greater rates than men.
- Improving the hourly workplace for women boosts labor efficiencyby Traci Chernoff on August 12, 2025 at 9:30 am
By removing common barriers to work and ensuring fairness and transparency, employers can create a more equitable, approachable workplace.
- Golf is the new office: Networking, mentoring and team-building on the links with Gen Zby Tony Case on August 7, 2025 at 4:01 am
Discover how younger generations are discovering and reinventing the game — and why it may benefit companies to join the movement
- Gates Foundation commits $2.5 billion for women’s health effortson August 4, 2025 at 2:47 pm
The foundation says its new spending will support a myriad of projects and research.
- From immigration to AI, what HR leaders need to know about Trump’s One Big Beautiful Billby Tony Case on July 31, 2025 at 4:01 am
What you need to know about how the signature legislation transforms workplace compliance, culture and governance
- WTF Is ‘LinkedIn Envy’?by Tony Case on July 29, 2025 at 4:01 am
Some say the platform has evolved from a digital Rolodex into a relentless, cringey parade of promotions and humble brags. But is it really a bigger issue than social media?
- When should an company go the ESOP route, and what are the risks?by Michael Bürgi on July 7, 2025 at 1:43 pm
Employee Stock Ownership Plans are when an owner or founder sells his or her stake in an agency to the employees.
- Working Summer Fridays: Professional development tool or benefits claw-back?by Tony Case on June 26, 2025 at 4:01 am
Advocates urge employees to use the seasonal downtime for career growth — but critics say hold on a minute.
- ‘I feel disposable’: Confessions of a transgender Target employee after DEI pullbackby Mitchell Parton on June 12, 2025 at 4:01 am
Modern Retail spoke with a transgender Target employee who lives in Texas and has worked for the company for about 10 years.