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Thought Leadership, Disaster Relief
Wildfire risk fuels new challenges for U.S. communities
September 24, 2024 - As climate change compounds wildfire risk, organizations play a critical role in protecting their workforce before and after an event. Key Takeaways: A warmer and drier climate is expected to compound wildfire risk globally across a variety of
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How to support employees through personal financial challenges
September 14, 2023 - In parts of the United States hit hard by natural disasters, people are facing a new challenge: the loss of insurance. Over the past several months, multiple insurance companies have announced they will no longer offer new policies in disaster-prone
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Wildfire risk fuels new challenges for U.S. communities
As climate change compounds wildfire risk, organizations play a critical role in protecting their workforce before and after an event. Key Takeaways: A warmer and drier…
E4E Relief announces its interim CEO
We are pleased to share that Matt Pierce has been named the E4E Relief Interim CEO starting June 1, 2024, assuming the role following the announcement that Holly Welch…
A tech checklist for new and emerging nonprofits
When nonprofit founders launch new organizations, they are steadfastly focused on changing the world. They have a vision and a mission, and they are eager to accelerate…
Addressing One Of The Biggest Barriers To Better Mental Health At Work
Mental health is a key area of corporate investment in 2024, with 91% of companies planning to invest more in mental health solutions for their workforce. This news…
How a change to the tax code inspired an international movement
The past year brought its fair share of challenges to members of the workforce and the companies they serve. Between natural disasters such as the Maui wildfires and…
Partner spotlight: A journey through the employee engagement and volunteerism rabbit hole with Realized Worth co-founder, Chris Jarvis
Studies show that employees who engage in corporate volunteer programs experience improved well-being: they’re happier and more productive on the job. In fact, another…
A new strategy to ease the cost burden of FMLA and mental health care
Let’s talk about the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, better known as FMLA. FMLA has been law for more than 30 years. It allows eligible employees of covered…
2023 – A year of next-level evolution for emergency financial relief
We appreciate our partners in service who support the well-being and financial stability of workforces and stakeholders. The demand for emergency financial relief…
How the Brave of Heart Scholarship allowed one woman to honor her late husband and the nurses who cared for him in his fight against COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic was a life-changing event for all of us, but the impact was particularly profound for the community of healthcare workers who put their lives at…
She was told she might have cancer but couldn’t afford further testing. So she turned to her company for help
In the United States and around the world, cancer is an ever-present concern. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases were expected in 2023. And…
Surviving Hurricane Idalia: A story of resilience and support in the face of disaster
2023 brought one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons in recent history. Between June and November, 20 named storms formed in the Atlantic basin, which ranks…
The Conference Board releases new report on current practices in measuring and reporting on corporate citizenship
The Conference Board recently released a new report, sponsored by E4E Relief, that focuses on the measurement and reporting of corporate citizenship activities.
In the wake of the Maui wildfires, one individual finds help and hope
Early in the morning on August 8, 2023, a small brush fire broke out on the island of Maui. By the end of that day, wildfires had devastated the town of Lahaina,…
The price of freedom – How one woman escaped an abusive relationship and regained financial stability
Around this time every year, we share stories of courage, relief and hope as we reflect on the significant role that emergency financial relief plays in boosting the…
Partner spotlight: Harnessing the value of unused vacation days with PTO Exchange
For nearly half of U.S. workers, the amount of paid time off they receive is not the amount they use. According to the Pew Research Center, only 48% of U.S. workers say…
Webinar: Think you're making an impact? Now you can prove it
Recently, E4E Relief partnered with Impact Genome for the webinar "Think you're making an impact? Now you can prove it!" which focused on identifying the right programs…
How to support survivors of domestic violence in the workplace
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s a time for education, awareness and action around a matter that impacts more than 12 million women and men each…
Partner spotlight: The power of Team Rubicon
At E4E Relief, we have the privilege of partnering with a variety of organizations that are making a powerful impact in the lives of individuals and communities around…
Quantifying care: How E4E Relief is making a difference in emergency financial relief
Our partners at From Day One recently sat down with E4E Relief President and CEO Holly Welch Stubbing to discuss ImpactStack℠, our innovative approach to measuring the…
Disaster Philanthropy Practices 2023: Spotlight on Employees
This year, E4E Relief partnered with The Conference Board, a New York-based think tank, on its annual corporate disaster philanthropy report, which surveyed businesses…
How to support employees through personal financial challenges
In parts of the United States hit hard by natural disasters, people are facing a new challenge: the loss of insurance. Over the past several months, multiple insurance…
The key to operating at a global scale? Get your words right
In business (and in life), the words we use matter. We see this every day, whether in formal documentation or casual conversation. When we are thoughtful and intentional…
In the news: E4E Relief President & CEO Holly Welch Stubbing talks providing value with Invest Charlotte
Every year, Capital Analytics, an integrated media platform, interviews business leaders throughout the Charlotte region to collect insights on the state of the Queen…
Where workforce well-being meets impact – a virtual session at From Day One
In today's ever-changing landscape, companies face a myriad of challenges that not only affect their workforce but also the broader community and the supply chain.…
HR.com: The solution your DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) strategy is missing
Recently, Davida Rivens, managing director of growth and development at E4E Relief, wrote an article for HR.com that highlights one element many DEI strategies are…
HR.com webinar: How and why workforce financial well-being is key to your business
On June 8, E4E Relief's Davida Rivens took part in HR.com's virtual event The Future of Employee Well-being to discuss the key challenges affecting the workforce today,…
Inspired Investing: Blurring the lines between business, social impact and giving to individuals
Our CEO, Holly Welch Stubbing, recently joined Inspired Investing, a podcast from AllianceBernstein, for a wide-ranging interview. Holly and host Clare Golla, national…
E4E Relief launches first-of-its-kind Emergency Financial Relief℠ platform
The organization’s world-class technology, which makes financial relief available to all stakeholders material to a business, was created in collaboration with KPMG LLP…
E4E Relief selects Tipalti to accelerate global payment processes
Tipalti helps financial first responder E4E Relief deliver financial support globally, including awarding more than $60M during 2022 in days instead of weeks
Introducing our new website
You are reading this article on E4E Relief’s brand new website, and on behalf of myself and the entire team at E4E Relief, let me welcome you. This site has been many…
How one company's readiness provided relief for a single mother in need
For Cynthia, 2021 was going to be the year.
How emergency financial relief provided warmth during Southern Winter Storm Uri
Rain fell and instantly froze, clinging to trees, streets and power lines. After that came the snow and constant freezing temperatures. It was unlike anything most…
How emergency financial relief made the difference after Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida was coming.
Providing relief in the heat of war – a story of relief for a family in Ukraine
In 2022, the world watched as Russia invaded Ukraine.
Finding relief in a time of tragedy and loss
At the end of September, Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. By the time it crossed the state and made its way along the…
‘Helpless’ and out of options. Then her company offered a solution
In 2022, much of the world seemed to have moved on from COVID-19. Fewer people wore masks, travel returned to normal, and we were again live and in person. Yet the…
'I can't abandon my residents and staff'
Debbie lived for her family and sacrificed for her residents.
Compassionate relief in disasters: Strategies for timely support
In times of disaster, companies must take quick action to support their employees. Employee Relief Programs can provide valuable expertise and experience to help…
Conscious capitalism and employee relief: A marriage of two passions
Earlier this year, I joined E4E Relief as the organization’s first-ever chief product officer. It was one of those opportunities that rarely come over the course of a…
What trends will impact your workforce in 2023?
At E4E Relief, we recently identified four key areas that are on track to affect business and workforce strategy, as well as corporate sustainability and success. Here’s…
The Impact Of Natural Disasters On Your Workforce And How To Prepare
A brief scan of the news on any given morning will turn up reports of climate-related disasters around the world. In 2022 alone, wildfires burned the second-largest area…
Build A Better World Of Work By Prioritizing Employee Well-Being
The Future Workplace 2021 HR Sentiment survey found that 68% of senior HR leaders (of which 40% were CHROs) rated employee well-being and mental health as top…
The ‘S’ In ESG: What HR Leaders Need To Know
Over the past two years, the Great Resignation has put a spotlight on human resources (HR) leaders and the critical role they play within an organization. They define…
Why your employees’ financial well-being matters
Money-related stress is at its highest recorded levels since 2015. This troubling statistic comes from the American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America…
Helping Employees Meet Financial Hardships
The pandemic showed that a crisis can strike anyone at any time. And because crises can severely impact employees and workplaces, disaster relief should be part of a…
Organizational practices for holiday employee support
The holidays are a festive time of year, but for some, these weeks can take a serious emotional and financial toll — particularly among those who have been faced with…
E4E Relief impact survey finds housing as top employee need
Long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the state of affordable housing in our country was a growing issue.
The positive impact of employee relief during COVID-19
Employee relief programs have become a crucial part of businesses worldwide, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. E4E Relief specializes in providing rapid financial…
Why E4E Relief is rising
In the wake of natural disasters and other crises like the pandemic, employees often find themselves facing financial hardship. This can be a difficult time for anyone,…
Rapid growth of relief funds drives E4E Relief to hone focus
Over the past few years, the number of companies setting up E4E Relief funds has more than tripled, showing that the need for employee relief programs is more important…
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