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

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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

Labor Dept's new rules seek to bolster state-run retirement savings options

But litigation from conservatives and finance professionals has already begun.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 29, 2016

Experts: Workplace mental health issues need more support

With emerging tech, employers are finding new ways to help that are worth the investment.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 29, 2016

Survey: Gig economy growth predictions may be premature

The independent contractor trend may be slowing down, according to Deloitte.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2016

Boomers, millennials agree: Retirement planning tech tools are needed

Employers are in a unique position to assist employees in making life-impacting decisions about personal finances, retirement savings and health.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2016

Why some companies are turning to social media for benefits communication

Internal social platforms and networks can foster collaboration the way Facebook and Twitter do when used right.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2016

CEOs with higher pay earn lower grades from employees

But founder chief executives, when compared to outsider and internally promoted CEOs​, enjoy higher approval ratings.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2016

Survey: Pay raises won't budge in 2017

Pay raises will remain stagnant around 3%, but incentive bonuses are on the rise.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2016

Report: More than half of employees 'open' to leaving in 2016

The improving economy is good news for the vast majority of Americans, but it might not be as kind to HR leaders struggling to keep people around.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2016

ACA losses cause healthcare startup Oscar to leave two markets

The startup will stop selling Affordable Care Act plans to consumers in Dallas, Texas, and the state of New Jersey, Bloomberg reports.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2016

Labor Dept. settles its own $7M, decade-long wage and hour lawsuit

A decade ago, the American Federation of Government Employees Local 12 sued the Labor Dept. on behalf of its members.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2016

Phoenix to offer transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits

The inclusive offering will increase the city's claim costs by a projected .003 percent — showing why private employers are also leaning into the trend.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 23, 2016

Illinois passes law to protect domestic workers, boost working conditions

The law extends protections that had been typically denied to such workers.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 23, 2016

ACA's fading promise may be helping employers attract, retain talent

The program's perceived inability to offer affordable, comprehensive healthcare plans gives employers a strong marketing pitch.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 22, 2016

Fiduciary rule prompts big name broker to pull back certain options

Some say Edward Jones may have acted prematurely, but others say it may reflect a coming trend that will ultimately limit retirement plan choice.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 22, 2016

Amazon tech talent pilot to offer part-time work with full-time benefits

The part-time aspect of the plan is a structure Amazon told Geekwire will help employees coordinate schedules and own projects from start to finish.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 19, 2016

Optimizing benefits requires strong sense of plan design

Balancing benefits and costs can be done with the right tech and strategy, a new report says.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 19, 2016

As costs rise, employers dial up digital wellness tools to keep afloat

Specialized care is putting pressure on employer healthcare spend, meaning many employers are turning inward for solutions.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 18, 2016

Patagonia CEO explains why their on-site child care plan is a win-win

The program has paid off via revenues and retention rates.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2016

Conservatives lay out a plan for paid leave

A paper from a conservative think tank could push the conversation about government-provided paid leave, at least for low-income employees and their families.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2016

Trio of Republican senators asks OMB to halt EEOC pay data reporting change

Their letter served as a final comment during the EEOC's comment period.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2016

Fiduciary rule could also affect HSA distribution

The coming regulations on 401(k) fiduciary issues may have further reach than most HR managers expected.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2016

2016 ballot initiatives may push some employment law changes

Such initiatives are taking place across the U.S., but one of the most complex will affect the Seattle hotel industry.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2016

US paid maternity leave policy continues to lag

While there is positive movement in expanding leave policies to employees of all genders, many American women still feel forced to choose between working and raising a family.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 16, 2016