June 12, 2026 Timothée Chalamet’s latest paycheck may have just cost him some fans BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez Kalshi’s latest ad is betting on star power, but fans are not buying it. The prediction market giant’s latest campaign taps A-list actor Timothée Chalamet for a one-minute video advertisement featuring the actor in a series of … Continue reading Timothée Chalamet’s latest paycheck may have just cost him some fans
Category Archives: Employee Benefits
3 questions to ask before you cut a benefit
June 03, 2026 3 questions to ask before you cut a benefit BY Moe Carrick From the spreadsheet, cutting a benefit looks like one of the cleanest decisions available to a leader under cost pressure. It removes a recurring expense, it saves cash fast, and the workforce will absorb it. At least that is the assumption. … Continue reading 3 questions to ask before you cut a benefit
Major staffing cuts are coming to D.C.’s Kennedy Center ahead of its 2-year closure
February 12, 2026 Major staffing cuts are coming to D.C.’s Kennedy Center ahead of its 2-year closure span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>As the Trump administration prepares to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year renovation, the head of Washington’s performing arts center has warned its staff about impending cuts that will leave “skeletal teams.” In a Tuesday memo obtained … Continue reading Major staffing cuts are coming to D.C.’s Kennedy Center ahead of its 2-year closure
What even is a ‘low-hire, low-fire’ environment?
February 11, 2026 What even is a ‘low-hire, low-fire’ environment?
Most employers offer mental health care benefits: that doesn’t mean they’re effective
October 14, 2025 Most employers offer mental health care benefits: that doesn’t mean they’re effective While most employers offer mental health care coverage as part of their health insurance packages, major gaps in care exist. According to new research, many employers aren’t sure how mental health care services are being used by employees. The 2025 … Continue reading Most employers offer mental health care benefits: that doesn’t mean they’re effective
Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them
February 14, 2025 Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them According to a new survey by Maven Clinic, 70% of employers have seen the cost of family-building benefits go up—but most companies are continuing to expand coverage for their workers. BY Pavithra Mohan Workplaces have started offering more … Continue reading Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them
IRS stimulus checks: The government is sending out automatic payments this month. Here’s how to know if you’ll get one
January 14, 2025 IRS stimulus checks: The government is sending out automatic payments this month. Here’s how to know if you’ll get one The checks are part of the COVID-era aid package authorized during the height of the pandemic. If you’re eligible, you don’t have to do anything to claim it. BY Michael Grothaus This month, … Continue reading IRS stimulus checks: The government is sending out automatic payments this month. Here’s how to know if you’ll get one
Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge
November 18, 2024 Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge The Labor Department estimated that an additional 4 million lower-paid salary workers would become eligible for overtime protections in the first year under the new rule. BY Associated Press A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from … Continue reading Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge
Employees could see higher quality healthcare benefits as employers get more selective
October 14, 2024 Employees could see higher quality healthcare benefits as employers get more selective Big employers expect a jump in healthcare costs next year. BY Associated Press A healthcare spending surge looms in the new year, and Business Group on Health is helping employers understand it. The nonprofit found in a recent survey that large … Continue reading Employees could see higher quality healthcare benefits as employers get more selective