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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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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Current workplace laws, created in the 20th century, may be considerably out of date for the workforce that is forming.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 -
Proposed bill could make 80,000 Maryland workers eligible for overtime
The structure of the bill, and debate around it, suggest that states like NY and MD could work to move past the stagnation of the FLSA overtime rule.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Sign language class helps deaf worker and coworkers bond
Inclusion in the workplace works best when it is more than just a poster or classes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Wellness program wearables could lead to denied coverage for some workers
Take the case of the Fitbit-UnitedHealthcare workplace partnership, which allows data gathered from employees' activity trackers to be shared with insurers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Employers still shifting employee wellness focus to overall well-being
Holistic well-being continues to gain popularity among employers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Study: Women who request flexible schedules are more penalized than men
Women who ask for such accommodation are less liked and considered less productive than men who do the same.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Opinion
Why 2017 will be the year for wellness
Fitbit Group Health's Amy McDonough talks about the power of wellness programs and why it's important to meet employees where they are.
By Amy McDonough • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Financial incentive for employee wellness isn't just speculation, study shows
According to Welltok, an employer with 10,000 employees could drive close to $3 million in company value by adding a wellness program.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2017
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