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Deep Dive
Three ways mobile wellness programs improve accessibility, success
Successful apps can ensure employers maximize enrollment, engagement rates and the bottom line, too.
By Tom Starner • June 17, 2016 -
New England's employee costs rank No. 1 nationally
The BLS reports that total compensation costs among private industry employers in the six New England states averaged $39.26 per hour in March 2016.
By Tom Starner • June 17, 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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Experts: Average ACA healthcare premiums likely to rise by 10% in 2017
The New York Times reports that insurers were asking for increases that are double the size of 2016's increases.
By Tom Starner • June 17, 2016 -
Study: Minnesota is the best state for working dads
Mississippi came in last.
By Tom Starner • June 17, 2016 -
Why unbundling health benefits services could make sense
One expert notes that opting to bundle could allow some money-saving opportunities to slip through the cracks.
By Tom Starner • June 16, 2016 -
95% of employed dads feel they should have fully paid paternity leave
More than half of working dads (57%) feel they don’t spend enough quality time with their children during the week, according to a new study.
By Tom Starner • June 16, 2016 -
How Microsoft's $26.2B offer likely prevented a LinkedIn talent exodus
The acquisition might have saved the business network from the consequences of relying heavily on stock-based compensation.
By Tom Starner • June 15, 2016 -
Study: Employees, C-Suite both favor robust core workplace benefits
The fun, gimmicky perks aren't ultimately what matter.
By Tom Starner • June 15, 2016 -
Large employers pledge action to erase gender pay inequality
28 companies agreed to review hiring and promotion processes and build equal pay efforts into other workplace initiatives.
By Tom Starner • June 14, 2016 -
How to help the CHRO and CFO close the benefits communication gap
HR and benefits brokers must collaborate and offer metrics that clearly explain the impact of certain benefits initiatives.
By Tom Starner • June 14, 2016 -
Unions could build on momentum with a Democratic victory in November
If a Democrat is elected president, it could mean a stronger union platform among government contractors, according to experts.
By Tom Starner • June 14, 2016 -
Study: Labor Dept. salary threshold estimates may be way off
Will a miscalculation by the Labor Dept. on the exempt salary threshold lead to a massive shift to hourly workers? A WorldatWork research study says yes.
By Tom Starner • June 12, 2016 -
Pet insurance rising as a talent retention feature
It remains a niche benefit, but rising vet costs are driving demand.
By Tom Starner • June 10, 2016 -
Trade group files latest lawsuit against Labor Dept. fiduciary rule
The IALC says the rule will significantly restrict access to products and retirement information for those retirees who need it most.
By Tom Starner • June 9, 2016 -
How wellness consolidation could affect employers
Wellness industry mergers, as with any M&A deal, can be a double-edged sword for the companies merging and employer clients as well.
By Tom Starner • June 9, 2016 -
Labor Dept. clarifies the impact of overtime rule on nonprofits
Nonprofit employers can't ignore the new Department of Labor overtime rule, despite some reports to the contrary, say legal experts.
By Tom Starner • June 9, 2016 -
Survey: Employee healthcare price shopping remains elusive
Employees need better tools to become smart healthcare consumers, the study says.
By Tom Starner • June 8, 2016 -
Employee tuition benefit perks are more than simple altruism
In a tough job market, employers adapt such programs in order to stand out.
By Tom Starner • June 8, 2016 -
Why GE is thinking about eliminating the annual raise
Will GE break another HR barrier by dumping the static annual pay increase?
By Tom Starner • June 7, 2016 -
Survey: Workplace design earns mixed reviews from office workers
With office workers and bosses reporting longer work hours, it is critical to ensure the workplace is a productive place to be.
By Tom Starner • June 7, 2016 -
Survey: Spousal healthcare coverage continues to slide
Employers are seeing spousal coverage as an added cost and are making cuts accordingly.
By Tom Starner • June 6, 2016 -
Wal-Mart accused of dragging its feet on proposed wage increases
Some workers and advocates believe the massive retailer is finding ways to offset its generosity on the backs of employees.
By Tom Starner • June 6, 2016 -
Experts: Employees with cancer need a supportive, proactive benefit strategy
An estimated 1.7 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed this year, as cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S.
By Tom Starner • June 3, 2016 -
Survey: Healthcare benefits have highest impact on employee satisfaction
401(k) and vacation time rounded out the top three.
By Tom Starner • June 3, 2016 -
Why well-being programs need leadership support to succeed
Only 33% of U.S. workers say they regularly participate in employer-provided health promotion programs, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association.
By Tom Starner • June 2, 2016
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