Notes from our expert team.

A leave of absence can be one of the most important moments in an employee’s life, and the way an employer handles it can shape trust, culture, and retention. This guide explains how to build a leave process rooted in clarity, compassion, and compliance, with real insights from experts in HR, legal, and leave management.

Despite progress in workplace inclusion, many employee benefits programs still leave LGBTQIA+ employees underserved due to traditional assumptions about gender, family, and identity. This guide equips HR leaders with practical strategies to uncover blind spots, address barriers, and design inclusive benefits that foster equity and long-term impact.

Unpaid leave offers employees the flexibility to step away from work during life’s most challenging moments, without fear of losing their job. This blog explores how unpaid leave differs from FMLA, why it’s becoming a sought-after benefit, and how HR leaders can assess whether it’s the right fit for their organization. From improving retention to reinforcing a culture of care, unpaid leave may be the low-cost, high-impact benefit your team needs most.

Burnout is rising, and HR leaders must act by prioritizing work-life balance as both a compassionate and strategic initiative. This blog explores how to improve work-life balance for employees through flexible policies, mental health support, caregiver benefits, and cultural change—while highlighting the measurable ROI of doing so. With actionable steps and real-world examples, it equips HR teams to build a more resilient, engaged, and productive workforce.

Creating an inclusive benefits strategy means meeting the unique needs of a multi-generational workforce—from Gen Z to Baby Boomers. By offering flexible work, caregiver leave, healthcare options, and professional development, employers can support employees at every stage of life. The right mix of benefits boosts engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction across age groups.

As job roles evolve, upskilling and reskilling are key strategies for retaining talent and maintaining a competitive workforce. Without opportunities for growth, employees may become disengaged or seek new roles elsewhere. This blog explores the impact of workforce development on business success and provides actionable strategies for HR leaders to implement effective training programs.

Benefits are part of the employee experience — they can elevate your company's culture. Partnering with a broker who supports your employees’ needs can make you an employer of choice. Ed Ligonde of Nava Benefits broke it down for us.

Recognition platforms give you and your teams a way to show colleagues they’re appreciated. Here are four vendors offering a range of gifting and recognition solutions that celebrate your employees.

Nava Benefits is thrilled to be included in the Inc list of Best Workplaces 2022. But this didn’t happen overnight — we’ve been focused on making Nava a great place to work since day one. Our People Operations Senior Manager, Ilana Mauskopf, shares three ways that Nava takes an intentional approach to building an inclusive workplace culture.

Employers may need to adopt a new strategy for performance evaluations moving forward. We teamed up with Payscale’s Director of People to help future-proof your approach to these conversations.

When it comes to developing thoughtful benefits plans and programs for companies both large and small, Tracy Desmond has explored it all, testing and scaling solutions across industries. Her benefits career spans over 20 years and includes leadership roles at some of the world's most admired companies, including Tesla and Box. Now in her position as Head of Global Benefits, Wellbeing and Mobility at Airbnb, she's determining benefit & wellbeing strategy for the future of work environment. And as a new Nava Advisor, she's already jumped headfirst into sharing perspectives and guidance on the future of work with Nava's clients.