Here’s this week’s edition of our Business of Benefits series, where we spotlight benefits that are driving value for HR leaders, digging into their design and ROI.If you’re interested in talking about a workplace benefit you love for an upcoming edition, click here to get in touch. You can also

It’s hot in East Asia right now. The region is experiencing an intense spring heat wave, worsening the region’s already worrisome energy crisis.Where in the world? Countries in Asia have been trying to conserve energy as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its third month. Now, as temperatures heat up,

If work wasn’t draining enough, AI might be making it worse…Most employees (67%) were already experiencing at least one burnout symptom last year, HR Brew previously reported. Now, mental fatigue is getting worse as AI tools infiltrate the workplace, according to recent research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The researchers

Could a $300 baby sleep device be key to retaining working parents?The maker of one such product, Owlet, certainly hopes so. The Owlet Dream Sock monitors babies’ pulse rates and oxygen levels while they sleep, and sends parents notifications if these levels are out of range. It’s a much-coveted item

Last week, New York and Maryland became the latest states to ban employees from using prediction betting sites as more public and private employers become concerned about insider trading.New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on April 22 prohibiting state employees from betting on real-life events through prediction