Moderna tripled in size through COVID — and competitive benefits are helping it scale

Pre-COVID, Moderna was a small biotech company based in Massachusetts with roughly 800 employees. Today, it’s a household name that’s expanded to include a workforce of 3,000-strong, with ambitious growth plans for the future. The company’s senior director of global benefits spoke with EBN’s editor-in-chief Stephanie Schomer about how they’re keeping up the pace when it comes to employee benefits, as well as the innovative health and wellness benefits their employees prioritize.?

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Here’s a primer on what’s in President Biden’s 2022 fiscal year budget that may benefit parents and caregivers. Associate editor Deanna Cuadra breaks down how some of the $6 trillion in spending allocated for this year will help caregivers with child care, and what’s still missing.?

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Feeling optimistic about your career track? You’re not alone — Comparably released its annual list of companies with the best outlooks — employees at these top companies feel optimistic about their future success, and would recommend their job to a friend. See how major players like Google and Microsoft ranked:?

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If you’re struggling with an afternoon slump, a nap might do you good. For employees at Bearaby, sleeping on the job is just one of the perks. Listen to a recent episode of the EBN podcast, Perk Up!, where Bearaby’s founder shares why napping is a key part to working more efficiently.?

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Join us this July for WORKPLACE STRATEGIES AGENDA, your destination to connect with senior HR and benefits leaders and explore insights into benefits as a strategy in the modern workplace. We’ll be in Austin, TX, July 27-29 for the industry’s can’t-miss event. Sign up to learn more.?