Why employee financial skills need a boost

Poor money management can drag down performance.

By Tom Starner • July 20, 2016

How HR can help younger workers succeed under the new overtime rule

With the rule going into effect on Dec. 1, HR needs to focus on those who may be losing their salaried status.

By Tom Starner • July 20, 2016

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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

Starbucks creates private healthcare exchange plan for all employees

The announcement comes hot on the heels of the company announcing it would boost wages for most workers.

By Tom Starner • July 19, 2016

Too much fun in the sun: How HR can avoid productivity loss in the summer

Work tends to take a nose dive once the temperatures go up. But HR doesn't have to rain on the parade, either.

By Tom Starner • July 19, 2016

Instilling a mindfulness program requires carefully choosing a vendor

Mindfulness programs continue to grow in popularity. But employers need to institute them in a thoughtful way.

By Tom Starner • July 19, 2016

Study: HR must help educate workers about retirement planning tools

The data continues to show that employees need guidance in this area.

By Tom Starner • July 19, 2016

How recent company pay and benefits boosts can affect workers who were left behind

Employees working at places that aren't making such changes may begin to look elsewhere. 

By Tom Starner • July 18, 2016

Survey: Workplace stress continues to negatively affect employee health

Nearly half (44%) of working adults say that their current job affects their overall health, but only 28% of that group believe the effect is a good one.

By Tom Starner • July 15, 2016

ACA-triggered marketplace notices require quick employer action

Notices may trigger when employees buy health policies on their own through an exchange and receive premium tax credits to subsidize their purchase.

By Tom Starner • July 15, 2016

Perks work, but only when tied to culture

Two writers at Fortune took two different angles on the topic.

By Tom Starner • July 15, 2016

Proposed overtime law revision would spread threshold increase over 3 years

Four Democratic congressmen are seeking to slow implementation of the new rule, though its success is not at all assured.

By Tom Starner • July 15, 2016

Report: Employers lack the right knowledge on private exchanges

Many employers are in the dark on how private exchanges might help solve benefit cost and satisfaction issues.

By Tom Starner • July 14, 2016

EEOC releases latest pay data proposal, extends deadline

But critics remain unconvinced.

By Tom Starner • July 14, 2016

Are stock options coming soon for more employees?

New bills in both the Senate and the House could make such an option a reality.

By Tom Starner • July 14, 2016

Why new fathers want leave but remain wary of taking it

A Deloitte online survey found that fewer than half of employees surveyed said their company fosters an environment in which men are comfortable taking parental leave.

By Tom Starner • July 13, 2016

NLRB decision gives temp workers more chance to organize

The decision overturned a George W. Bush-era decision, Oakwood Care, that previously required employer consent.

By Tom Starner • July 13, 2016

Looming minimum wage laws push J.P. Morgan, Starbucks to boost pay now

The nationwide wage push seems to be driving pay increases at large employers with hourly workers.

By Tom Starner • July 13, 2016

Survey: Overtime rule, LGBT discrimination, ACA have employers worried most

Compliance and discrimination workplace issues are top of the list of concerns during this election year.

By Tom Starner • July 13, 2016

Growing prescription drug costs mean higher co-pays for employees

It's a trend that may continue to rise, say experts.

By Tom Starner • July 12, 2016

Unlimited vacation benefit finding few converts among US employers

Such policies are not gaining much traction outside the startup and tech sector.

By Tom Starner • July 12, 2016

Four court cases and new laws that could affect benefits compliance

Employers should review policies on topics such as cash-in-lieu of benefits, pregnancy discrimination, health questionnaires and arbitration agreements.

By Tom Starner • July 12, 2016

Will Amazon's massive greenhouse perk spur employee creativity, wellbeing?

Amazon is betting on the hypothesis that increased access to outdoor space will reduce sick time and stress levels. But not all are convinced.

By Tom Starner • July 12, 2016

Japan the most expensive APAC place for expatriate living

Looking for a bargain? Malaysia, at $176,000, ranks last among the cities or countries rated.

By Tom Starner • July 7, 2016

Labor Dept. serves up $700K fine to Wisconsin restaurant chain

Companies and individual defendants failed to pay kitchen staff and servers at least the federal minimum wage, and overtime.

By Tom Starner • July 7, 2016

UPS facing class action lawsuit by 'on demand' worker

There aren't any federal regulations on the issue, but individual states and municipalities have rules and regulations that vary.

By Tom Starner • July 7, 2016