Comp & Benefits: Page 116
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Federal judge strikes down Anthem-Cigna merger
Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the deal would harm healthcare coverage for employees at large businesses by hiking costs and reducing competition.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Facebook extends bereavement policy to 20 days of leave
That amount of leave is unusual for bereavement, but Facebook is no stranger to trailblazing benefits in Silicon Valley.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Adeline Kon/HR Dive
TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?
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Chipotle to tie employees' pay to customer service in comeback move
A year after a food safety scare necessitated store closings for a day of training, Chipotle's new customer experience strategy draws mixed reactions from experts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Glassdoor reveals 20 favorite (and unusual) employee benefits
Gender re-assignment surgery. Company-wide soccer tournament. A gym with Crossfit. But it takes more than these perks to make a benefits program shine.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Federal court upholds legality of fiduciary rule
The district court found that the Labor Department did not overstep its bounds in creating the rule, which will make it difficult for the new administration to kill it.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Gusto teams up with Gradvisor to offer 529 college savings plan
Such a benefit could set an employer apart, since 89% of businesses don’t offer any benefits that help employees save for their children’s college education.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Wage-and-hour class action suits down in 2016, but settlements tripled
It's the first time in 15 years that the number of wage-and-hour class action suits declined. A business-friendly administration may drive that number down even further.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Moms, dads use Etsy's parental leave policy equally
The real test for such policies, however, is whether they promote equitable pay and promotion opportunities between genders.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Study: Workplaces have become more 'psychologically safe' since 2009
The results of the study, conducted in Canada, are reflective of trends toward support of employee wellbeing seen in U.S. workplaces.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will the EAP remain a key mental wellness program for employers?
As new technology emerged, the EAP's place in the work world wobbled. But they've stuck around for a reason, one expert says.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Study: Undergraduates expect starting salaries between $60,000 and $100,000
Despite student loan debt, undergraduates are also most interested in solid 401k plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Uber offers a $1-a-driver deal to have CA labor code claims dismissed
Experts said Uber could have been on the line for billions. The company has asked to settle for $7.75 million, with most of that total going to the state.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 3, 2017 -
HSAs, high-deductible health plans remain popular with millennials
Three out of five large employers include high-deductible health plans on their menus now.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Opinion
The stakes are too high not to prioritize well-being in the workplace
Many of today’s leading causes of death in America are, in large part, preventable and linked to our everyday behaviors and overall well-being.
By Steve Alavi • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Fiduciary rule could be delayed at a moment's notice
April 10 is the implementation date for the rule, but action could come before that, experts say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Employees seem less sick, more productive in 'green' workplaces
Green-certified buildings are high-performing structures that meet the standards of energy and environmental certifying associations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Fitbit lays off 110 employees due to a slowdown in sales
CEO James Park cited competition from big tech firms like Samsung and Apple as possible contributors to the slowdown in sales.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Study: 60% of employers struggling to manage benefits
Most employees find managing benefits more complex and overwhelming largely due to compliance concerns.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Research shows workplace flexibility beats out higher pay, PTO
While paid time off is a well-received benefit, it doesn’t drive performance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2017 -
NBGH recommends policies to curb soaring pharmacy prices
Employers said in a recent survey that specialty medicines were the number one cause of spiraling costs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Survey: Emotional and financial well-being tied to retirement readiness
80% of financially stressed employees don’t contribute to their retirement savings plan.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Zillow to offer six-week, half-paid sabbaticals to some employees
About 10% of the online real estate company's employees are eligible. Paid sabbaticals are extremely rare outside of academia.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Is DOL's FLSA overtime rule dead or dormant under Trump administration?
A memo issued by White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus provides important insight into plans for the rule.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2017 -
UBA survey reveals best and worst states for group health insurance
Employers might bargain harder for better health plan costs, says UBA chief.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 27, 2017 -
2016 union membership down 240,000 from 2015
Union membership rate for public-sector workers (34.4%) was substantially higher than those in the private-sector (6.4%).
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 27, 2017
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