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
- Issue 198: UBS cuts Asia ESG staff; S-E Asian renewables assets face high climate riskby Kenneth Lim on June 12, 2026 at 11:00 am
This week in ESG: Swiss bank sheds four of seven Asia sustainability team staff; Zurich Insurance finds 75 per cent of assets…
- US$165 billion of renewable energy assets in Asean face high risk of climate hazards: reportby Janice Lim on June 10, 2026 at 2:00 am
Upfront investment of about US$13 billion to make these assets more climate-resilient can help avoid US$82 billion in losses
- Global offshore wind capacity set to grow to 420 GW by end of 2035, Gwec report sayson June 9, 2026 at 12:46 pm
Annual installations are expected to double this year and triple by 2031, it adds
- UBS reduces Asia ESG staff by half in global restructuringon June 9, 2026 at 1:34 am
The retrenchment comes after a broader pullback among global banks from dedicated ESG financial strategies
- Singapore brings back 19th-century tech to beat warming climateon June 9, 2026 at 12:06 am
The city-state has among the highest per capita use of air conditioners in the Asia-Pacific region
Work/HR
- AI is widening the gender pay gapby Paola Peralta on June 5, 2026 at 11:00 am
Women are less likely to engage with AI than their male colleagues and it could cause long-term damage to their careers.
- Employees from marginalized communities are struggling to buy a home. Better benefit solutions can helpby Paola Peralta on June 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Leaders could be doing their part in helping employees purchase a home by providing better, more comprehensive support through policy and culture.
- Not all PTO is created equal: Women may need more specialized leave policiesby Paola Peralta on May 13, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Organizations’ leave policies often don’t take women’s caregiving and child care responsibilities into account.
- For disabled employees, financial security depends on benefits and guidanceby Paola Peralta on April 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Employees are struggling to figure out how income, savings, employee benefits and government programs like Medicaid fit together.
- ICE at work: Employee protection hinges on legal benefitsby Paola Peralta on April 15, 2026 at 11:00 am
Employees are lacking a critically necessary amount of knowledge and understanding of their rights and it’s up to leaders to close that gap.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.



















