Why even fewer small employers are offering paid healthcare coverage

The percentage of employers with fewer than 100 workers offering paid healthcare benefits has dipped to an average of 24%.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016

Survey: Global benefits require central data access, risk management

70% of the 200 multinational employers surveyed have a version of corporate guidelines and controls in place, yet still struggle.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Massachusetts poised to pass pay equity law

The proposed new law considerably broadens the state's existing legislation.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016

Fitness trackers, apps to stay unregulated, says FDA

While the gray areas of personal data privacy still remain, most people had positive responses to the FDA's decision.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016

Studies: Employees still losing, misusing PTO benefits

Employees admit that strong PTO programs are key when considering an employer, but days off are still being left on the table.

By Tom Starner • July 29, 2016

Paid sick leave hits record high in private industry

Part of the upward swing is due to new paid sick leave laws in certain states.

By Tom Starner • July 29, 2016

Portable benefits garner attention from both the Labor Dept. and DNC

Retirement savings were of particular focus, as 1 in 3 U.S. workers have no access to a retirement savings plan.

By Tom Starner • July 29, 2016

Federal compliance update could negatively affect millions of smaller employers

The proposed rule could make employers who were previously exempt from Form 5500 reporting responsible for filing.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016

Why lifetime income retirement solutions are making progress

The survey found that roughly one-quarter of employers (23%) have adopted one or more lifetime income solutions.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016

Capital Hill food services outsourcing firm busted by Labor Dept.

The firm owes more than $1 million to 600-plus workers in back wages.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016

Why unplanned, incident-based cash rewards are gaining traction

Unexpected cash rewards are on the rise, and working, according to new research.

By Tom Starner • July 27, 2016

Report: Seattle $15 minimum wage has not impacted labor market

But there may be other factors at play, research suggests.

By Tom Starner • July 27, 2016

How non-traditional benefits can lure workers seeking greener pastures

Today's employees are constantly keeping an eye out for their next career move – meaning HR needs to be proactive.

By Tom Starner • July 27, 2016

Study: Want wellness? Try a 'walking meeting'

A study found that conducting just one weekly "walking" meeting may raise work-related physical activity levels of white-collar workers by 10 minutes.

By Tom Starner • July 26, 2016

Hotel sector worried about impact, cost of overtime rule

Hospitality expects to be one of the most affected industry sectors when the new federal overtime rule kicks in on Dec. 1.

By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016

Parental coaching emerges as a potential solution for new parents

Benefits from the programs include reduced turnover costs, less absenteeism and fewer health expenses.

By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016

Court: Employer ignorance is no excuse concerning overtime back pay

An employer has the responsibility to know if it owes overtime to workers, according to a ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Ohio.

By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016

Some employers may be missing certain healthcare cost saving strategies

Small to mid-sized employers in particular are not utilizing some viable cost reduction options, according to Employee Benefits News.

By Tom Starner • July 22, 2016

Can bringing fresh air to the office boost productivity, retention?

HR leaders looking to help workers could try this offbeat but logical strategy: Clean up the office air.

By Tom Starner • July 22, 2016

Mental health and wellness solutions hit the app space

Texting toward better mental health may soon be possible for more employees.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2016

Why better decision-making tools are the next big thing for online benefits enrollment

Online enrollment requires better decision-making tools and needs to meet millennial expectations.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2016

How personalization can make employees happier with their health benefits

Large employers generally have happy workers when it comes to health and well-being programs, but there is room for improvement.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2016

US regulators put group health insurance mega-mergers on hold

The DOJ will likely confirm reports from earlier this week that they will attempt to block the Aetna-Humana and Anthem-Cigna merger deals.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2016

Survey: Retirement planning to see more focus in next 2 years

Retirement readiness continues to worry employers.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2016

Financial sector looks to boost their employee value proposition

Most financial services employers report that their performance management approach is working well, but only a small percentage indicate exceptional value.

By Tom Starner • July 20, 2016