by ProsperBridge | Feb 12, 2022 | Benefits, Compensation, Finances, Savings
Major U.S. Corporations are planning their corporate citizenship for 2022, with a staggering 94% committing to increasing or maintaining their charitable giving for the year. The driving force behind this generosity is social issues—specifically racial equity. While...
by ProsperBridge | Jan 28, 2022 | Benefits, Finances, Human Resources
Last week, I wrote an article about how the compensation system perpetuates and exacerbates racial (and gender) wealth gaps. Without knowing it, companies (and employees) are participating in retirement plans that are one of the biggest reasons that people of color...
by ProsperBridge | Dec 17, 2021 | Benefits, Compensation, Health Insurance
For many employers, 2021 has been a year of frustration. Adjusting to COVID restrictions and dynamics has been challenging enough, and supply chain issues, labor shortages, and employee disengagement have piled on, leaving executives feeling like there is nothing...
by ProsperBridge | Dec 7, 2021 | Benefits, Employment, Health, Wellness
The word “sustainability” almost certainly triggers thoughts of the environment, climate change, and perhaps even the recent COP26 event. It may be surprising that the top Sustainability Development Goals, or SDGs, are actually dominated by the human condition. At...
by ProsperBridge | Nov 19, 2021 | Benefits, Health, Health Insurance, Wellness
Americans are unhealthy physically, mentally, and financially. So, it is no surprise that employees are asking for help. What is surprising is how few people actually engage in the very programs they say they want. Part I of this article explored the four categories...
by ProsperBridge | Nov 11, 2021 | Benefits, Human Resources, Wellness
Mental health, financial well-being, and physical wellness programs are all among the most popular employee benefits. So why don’t people use them? Less than 10% of employees use their Employee Assistance Program’s free counseling option. Only 8% of employees with...
