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Study: Small employers contribute 25% more to benefit plans than required
PPOs still dominate the benefits landscape at 49% of all plans — despite higher costs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 17, 2017 -
Staff at multimillion-dollar startup THINX report mistreatment, dismal pay
The story is yet another example of why having a dedicated HR person is necessary.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 17, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop trends in total rewards
Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.
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Benefits for caregivers can curb healthcare costs, boost productivity
According to an NEBGH report, more than one in six employees also are caregivers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
ACA reform update: What the latest bill means to employer advocates
The AHCA drew mixed reviews, not just from political parties, but also from the multitude of perspectives of business advocates in Washington, D.C.
By Ryan Golden • March 16, 2017 -
EEOC to stay on course with sexual harassment enforcement
One EEOC commissioner says priorities haven’t changed under the new presidential agenda.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 16, 2017 -
House committee OKs bill that penalizes workers for declining genetic testing
The bill could make wellness programs a loophole in the protections provided by the ADA and GINA.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Behind Closed Doors: 4 steps to successfully handle parental leave
Above all: No backbiting. If workers use the benefits, management should make it clear that they will not be punished in any way.
By Kathryn Moody • March 10, 2017 -
Arizona business groups take minimum wage battle to state's high court
Proposition 206, approved by voters in November, would raise the minimum wage to $12/hr by 2020.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 10, 2017 -
Despite increased visibility, most employers still not offering paid leave
Netflex, Microsoft and other big names are not setting the paid-leave trend.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 9, 2017 -
Kaiser: Employers shifting to HDHPs to curb healthcare costs
The number of employees enrolled in an HDHP has increased by 9% since 2014, a study from the Kaiser Family Foundation found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 9, 2017 -
OpinionThe latest trends in variable pay
In the short time broad based variable pay has been in effect, there have been striking changes in funding levels, plan design types and eligibility.
By Ken Abosch • March 8, 2017 -
Four-day workweek's appeal may be overshadowed by health issues
One study shows that compressed workweeks raise the incidence of industrial accidents by 31%.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 8, 2017 -
ACA bill finally released: Employer mandate gone but Cadillac tax remains
The current plan assuaged employer fears over capping employer-provided healthcare tax breaks, as that provision didn't make it to the final draft.
By Kathryn Moody • March 7, 2017 -
US workers overconfident about retirement, study finds
The vast majority of 401k plan participants with at least $5,000 in savings think they can save enough for retirement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2017 -
Congress could update workplace laws to include gig workers
Current workplace laws, created in the 20th century, may be considerably out of date for the workforce that is forming.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017 -
Study: Employees want wellness programs with personal coaching
Coaching programs can drive as much as 70% of medical cost savings in wellness programs and increase satisfaction.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017 -
Leaked bill could signal fight for employer tax breaks on health plans
The bill is supposed to have its actual reveal this week, but employers are already prepping to begin another tax battle.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017 -
Monster: Employees crave room for growth, relationships over higher pay
It's not the first time that research has shown salary isn't everything.
By Ryan Golden • March 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Only 20% of employees get flu shots, but engagement can turn that around
The flu causes employees to lose 111 million workdays and employers $7 billion in sick days. Prepare before the next flu season rolls around.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 3, 2017 -
Minimum wage roundup: Baltimore facing backlash as St. Louis finds approval
The battles over minimum wage continue at the city level, rather than at the federal or even state level, in some cases.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Compliance: What HR leaders need to know
Compliance touches almost every aspect of HR, so we've put together our top coverage of the biggest compliance concerns for employers in 2017.
By Kathryn Moody • March 1, 2017 -
New CEB report predicts 6% increase in healthcare costs in 2017
Employers are looking beyond cost-sharing to solve increases as the "Cadillac" tax faces repeal and workers struggle to pay high deductibles.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017 -
Humana: Financial problems are employees' top stressor
Age, mindfullness and sleep round out the top four factors that impact employee wellness.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Education, experience and additional duties might explain pay disparities
In an online discussion held by SHRM Connect, participants debated the ethics of paying two employees differently for similar work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017 -
'One size fits all' benefits don't work in diverse workplaces
Age demographics and self-selection should drive employee benefits strategy.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017
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