Comp & Benefits: Page 120
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop trends in total rewards
Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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