Welcome to the Break Room: News and trends from the world of work

Welcome to the Break Room, a new LinkedIn newsletter from the team at Employee Benefit News. We’ll be spotlighting the latest trends and news from the world of work, with insider insights into what HR leaders are talking about, and what your employees want.?

Today, a new app is helping working parents juggle the increasing pressures facing teens and kids during the pandemic. Maro Parents provides expert guidance and support so parents can learn about the mental health issues their kids are grappling with, and tap into other employee benefits that can help. Executive editor Alyssa Place chatted with Maro Parents’ founder, Kenzie Butera Davis.?

Read: How this app is giving parents the tools to tackle their children's mental health challenges?

In other news, would you take advantage of a 24/7 work week? Associate editor Deanna Cuadra spoke with the CEO of Stakester, a company that implemented a flexible work policy where employees can work any day and any time of the week. See how it works for them:?

Read: Want to work from anywhere, anytime? This CEO is making it possible

And how are you keeping your remote workers safe? With more cyber risk than ever before, cybersecurity is a field poised for growth in the next few years. Associate editor Paola Peralta has the scoop on a new partnership seeking to get more people of color into this lucrative field.?

Read: HBCUs are working to drive more diverse talent to cybersecurity?

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