Kaiser study: Employer healthcare costs remain stable

Fueled by the continued rise of high-deductible healthcare plans, employers are seeing continued record low cost increases.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2016

When expats are in the mix, consistent benefits are a must

Making sure employees on international assignment stay healthy while meeting both U.S. and foreign compliance requirements is a challenge, at best. 

By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?

By HR Dive staff

Survey: Full retirement may no longer be the goal

Americans have redefined the retirement-age experience in many ways.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2016

Labor Dept. sets post-flood guidance for affected employers

The guidance gives employers in Louisiana further instructions on employee benefits compliance.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2016

Big data may help convert wellness dollars into successful outcomes

Wellness programs may be losing out because data is taking a back seat, according to a survey.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 13, 2016

Survey: Commuting continues to be a productivity killer

Thanks to new technology, alternatives to the traditional commute are emerging.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 13, 2016

Why specialty pharmacy is the top driver of health costs right now

We spoke to experts in the field to get a sense for what’s triggering this anxiety, and what employers are doing – and will soon be able to do – to keep costs under control.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 12, 2016

Deloitte to offer 16 weeks paid leave for broad family needs

The new plan is considered one of the more "comprehensive" in the industry so far.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 12, 2016

Survey: 401k plans remain a misunderstood entity

While they are the main vehicle for retirement savings and planning, they remain largely misunderstood by employees.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 9, 2016

Report: NYC's paid sick leave law has not hurt business

In 2013, the New York City Council passed the Earned Sick Time Act. A year later, the law was revised to cover all employers with more than five workers.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 9, 2016

For employees to stay productive, caregivers may need more employer assistance

Being a caregiver forces an employee to cut back on work hours, take leaves of absence or, in some cases, even lose their job or quit.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2016

COBRA notices can be expanded with ACA marketplace info

The Labor Dept. has given plan sponsors and employers more leeway when it comes to such notices.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2016

Report: Targeted obesity plans can drive workplace change

Obesity is no longer something an employer can assume will be fixed outside of work alone.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2016

Study: Pension fund assets down for first time since recession

Hybrid retirement plans outperformed other models in 2015, meaning HR leaders may want to explore that option.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 7, 2016

Tech employers tend to be willing to pay more for talent

Recruiters still struggle with candidates that have a history of job hopping, however.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 6, 2016

Job board startup WrkRiot no longer online

It had been accused of not paying some employees by people who formerly worked there.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 2, 2016

Oklahoma comp 'opt out' law about to be tested in state court

In February, the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission (OWCC) deemed the law to be unconstitutional and “not enforceable.”

By Tom Starner • Sept. 2, 2016

California bill to expand parental leave to small companies passes senate

While paid parental leave is an incentive for attracting employees, it faces political and business pushback.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2016

Autism-related benefits getting more support from employers

More employers are covering diagnostic testing, pharmaceutical coverage and speech physical and occupational therapies.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2016

SHRM's 20-year study shows benefit offerings mushroom from 60 to 344

The core benefits are about the same with health care coverage via PPO or HMO still offered by about 90% of companies.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2016

SHRM survey: Healthcare costs eating up 7.6% of budgets

The average cost per covered employee has increased by nearly $500.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2016

Interns with benefits; recruiting strategies aim for long-term gains

Though more companies are offering health insurance, many interns reject it because they are still covered by parents.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2016

Survey: Retirement anxiety bothers both sides of the political spectrum

Democrats and Republicans agree: Saving for retirement is stressful.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2016

Survey: Baby boomers tend to have biggest 'workplace egos'

Household cooks, CEOs and art directors all top the list, as well. 

By Tom Starner • Aug. 30, 2016

Gender pay equity will remain a rough road post-election

With little federal government action, states and employers have taken the issue in their own hands.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 30, 2016