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

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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

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

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