Report: Salaries to hold tight in 2017, wage freezes on the rise

Compensation won't budge much next year despite a stronger job market, a new Aon Hewitt salary survey reveals.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 27, 2016

Social security data collection remains a challenge for self-insured employers

Employees don't often cooperate when asked for their SSN. But there are options for struggling employers.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 26, 2016

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Top trends in total rewards

Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

By HR Dive staff

Survey: Paid time off for adoptive parents on the rise

The evolving definition of family means more employers are considering multiple options for their PTO plans.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 26, 2016

How spending more on behavioral health can bring wellness savings

More employers are embracing the adage that sometimes you have to give a little to get a lot.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 26, 2016

Survey: 36% of employees do not log in hours worked

That data point does not bode well for employers considering the overtime exemption rule's Dec. 1 deadline.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2016

Why worksite clinics may not be meeting expectations

A September 2015 Mercer survey of 134 sponsors found that "only 41% were able to provide ROI data."

By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2016

Hospitality industry wage and hour woes fueled by FLSA complexity

Approximately 30 hotels, restaurants and bars across America are hit with a FLSA prosecution every day.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016

House Dems propose bill to ban pay history questions

The DOL would have the power to levy fines up to $10,000 against employers who violate the law. Its chances may be slim, however.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016

'Secure scheduling' rallies focus on giving hourly workers more stability

Having an unpredictable schedule is a key morale problem for many in the retail and fast food spaces.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016

Revitalizing an underperforming performance review process

Performance reviews are often backward-looking discussions used to justify compensation decisions rather than a means to drive growth or recognize achievement. 

By Tena Lyons • Sept. 20, 2016

Survey: Employees struggle with health benefit confusion, stress

Open enrollment is close and employees are anxious.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 19, 2016

NBGH honors 55 employers setting workplace well-being pace

The group spotlighted the employers for helping staff live healthy lifestyles.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 16, 2016

Small employers in high-risk sectors to benefit from $410.5M in training funds

OSHA is offering $10.5 million in grants to help small businesses in high-risk industries keep their workers safer.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2016

Oklahoma Supreme Court ends the state's workers' comp alternative

The court ruled 7-2 that the alternative gives employers the authority to single out injured workers for inequitable treatment and is therefore unconstitutional.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2016

Gender pay gap ratio narrows by 1 cent to 80 cents per dollar

The pay equity gap between men and women closed to its narrowest point so far, but it's a sign of the work yet to come.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2016

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

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