EBN survey: Most HR leaders satisfied with enrollment tech

A whopping 93% of respondents indicate that spending on benefits tech will remain at the same levels in 2017.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2016

Report: Salaries to hold tight in 2017, wage freezes on the rise

Compensation won't budge much next year despite a stronger job market, a new Aon Hewitt salary survey reveals.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 27, 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

Social security data collection remains a challenge for self-insured employers

Employees don't often cooperate when asked for their SSN. But there are options for struggling employers.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 26, 2016

Survey: Paid time off for adoptive parents on the rise

The evolving definition of family means more employers are considering multiple options for their PTO plans.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 26, 2016

How spending more on behavioral health can bring wellness savings

More employers are embracing the adage that sometimes you have to give a little to get a lot.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 26, 2016

Survey: 36% of employees do not log in hours worked

That data point does not bode well for employers considering the overtime exemption rule's Dec. 1 deadline.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2016

Why worksite clinics may not be meeting expectations

A September 2015 Mercer survey of 134 sponsors found that "only 41% were able to provide ROI data."

By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2016

Hospitality industry wage and hour woes fueled by FLSA complexity

Approximately 30 hotels, restaurants and bars across America are hit with a FLSA prosecution every day.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016

House Dems propose bill to ban pay history questions

The DOL would have the power to levy fines up to $10,000 against employers who violate the law. Its chances may be slim, however.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016

'Secure scheduling' rallies focus on giving hourly workers more stability

Having an unpredictable schedule is a key morale problem for many in the retail and fast food spaces.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016

Revitalizing an underperforming performance review process

Performance reviews are often backward-looking discussions used to justify compensation decisions rather than a means to drive growth or recognize achievement. 

By Tena Lyons • Sept. 20, 2016

Survey: Employees struggle with health benefit confusion, stress

Open enrollment is close and employees are anxious.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 19, 2016

NBGH honors 55 employers setting workplace well-being pace

The group spotlighted the employers for helping staff live healthy lifestyles.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 16, 2016

Small employers in high-risk sectors to benefit from $410.5M in training funds

OSHA is offering $10.5 million in grants to help small businesses in high-risk industries keep their workers safer.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2016

Oklahoma Supreme Court ends the state's workers' comp alternative

The court ruled 7-2 that the alternative gives employers the authority to single out injured workers for inequitable treatment and is therefore unconstitutional.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2016

Gender pay gap ratio narrows by 1 cent to 80 cents per dollar

The pay equity gap between men and women closed to its narrowest point so far, but it's a sign of the work yet to come.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2016

Kaiser study: Employer healthcare costs remain stable

Fueled by the continued rise of high-deductible healthcare plans, employers are seeing continued record low cost increases.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2016

When expats are in the mix, consistent benefits are a must

Making sure employees on international assignment stay healthy while meeting both U.S. and foreign compliance requirements is a challenge, at best. 

By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2016

Survey: Full retirement may no longer be the goal

Americans have redefined the retirement-age experience in many ways.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2016

Labor Dept. sets post-flood guidance for affected employers

The guidance gives employers in Louisiana further instructions on employee benefits compliance.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2016

Big data may help convert wellness dollars into successful outcomes

Wellness programs may be losing out because data is taking a back seat, according to a survey.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 13, 2016

Survey: Commuting continues to be a productivity killer

Thanks to new technology, alternatives to the traditional commute are emerging.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 13, 2016

Why specialty pharmacy is the top driver of health costs right now

We spoke to experts in the field to get a sense for what’s triggering this anxiety, and what employers are doing – and will soon be able to do – to keep costs under control.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 12, 2016

Deloitte to offer 16 weeks paid leave for broad family needs

The new plan is considered one of the more "comprehensive" in the industry so far.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 12, 2016

Survey: 401k plans remain a misunderstood entity

While they are the main vehicle for retirement savings and planning, they remain largely misunderstood by employees.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 9, 2016