Employee wellbeing and engagement: A value proposition

Programs focusing solely on physical wellness are no longer viewed as an effective solution. A more holistic approach is needed that considers all aspects of employees' lives.

By Bryan Mahoney • July 5, 2016

Manufacturing leads the pack in choosing high-deductible healthcare plans

Manufacturing industry employees favor high-deduction healthcare plans, which means employers should encourage use of pre-tax health savings accounts to finance those deductibles.

By Tom Starner • July 5, 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

SHRM: College loan repayment benefit growth is surprisingly slow

Despite garnering lots of media attention, the benefit is not catching on...yet.

By Tom Starner • July 1, 2016

Consider the cloud as a way to help meet new OT rule challenges

Adjusting to the new overtime rule will not be easy, but one expert offers four ways that can help.

By Tom Starner • June 30, 2016

Expert: As part of a wellness program, even gift cards are taxable

A tax professional reminds employers that workplace wellness cash incentives are taxable income for employees.

By Tom Starner • June 30, 2016

Labor Dept.'s home healthcare wage rule stands

The U.S. Supreme Court passed on the case, meaning the rule will continue to exist.

By Tom Starner • June 29, 2016

One year later: Same-sex marriage's impact on employers

The ruling had actually simplified benefits for many, a legal expert says.

By Tom Starner • June 29, 2016

Employees unprepared for high-deductible health plan use

Research shows that employees lack the basic knowledge necessary to make decisions about healthcare.

By Tom Starner • June 28, 2016

Will the new overtime rule reduce litigation?

The Labor Dept. expects wage and hour litigation to drop with its new OT rule, but legal experts are not as convinced.

By Tom Starner • June 28, 2016

Why employee concierge services may be useful for today's workforce

They aren't new, but in today's high-intensity work atmosphere, they may have a new place in an employer's benefit offering.

By Tom Starner • June 27, 2016

LGBT workforce increasing benefits engagement, but still a long way to go

A recent survey found an uptick in LGBT employees exploring new benefits since the same-sex marriage SCOTUS decision.

By Tom Starner • June 27, 2016

Retirement plan members want lifetime income guarantee options, but have little choice

Prudential reports about 35,500 defined contribution plans currently offer guaranteed lifetime income solutions, but that represents only 4% of DC plans.

By Tom Starner • June 24, 2016

Expert: Single paid leave mandate could level the employer playing field

With more private employers as well as states and cities creating plans, momentum could build for a federal rule on the matter.

By Tom Starner • June 24, 2016

Survey: Expatriate packages remain a critical, though expensive, business strategy

Despite the risks, global assignments continue to play a key role in the business. Are employers prepared?

By Tom Starner • June 24, 2016

Dental benefits role reinvigorated thanks to holistic wellness

Dental health and habits can often be indicative of other chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes.

By Tom Starner • June 24, 2016

Will American willingness to work long hours stymie compliance with OT rule?

American employees would work off the clock even if the practice was banned, a new survey says.

By Tom Starner • June 23, 2016

#SHRM16: A roundup of coverage on SHRM's 20th year of benefits research

From 1996 to 2016, SHRM has published annual reports on employer benefits, marking notable trends in the space.

By Tom Starner • June 23, 2016

GOP's ACA replacement plan would tax employee healthcare benefits

House GOP members unveiled their Obamacare replacement plan today, but the NBGH has some concerns.

By Tom Starner • June 23, 2016

Caretaker-related litigation rising fast as employers stumble

Three best practices for HR leaders looking to stem the tide of FRD litigation.

By Tom Starner • June 22, 2016

Gender gap also impacts retirement planning, research finds

When it comes to retirement planning women are advised to adjust their strategies.

By Tom Starner • June 21, 2016

Is the 'manager divide' a critical factor in the gender wage gap?

It appears that potential remains negatively affected by taking time off to have a baby. 

By Tom Starner • June 20, 2016

20 years later, benefit flexibility crucial, says SHRM study

Employers adjusted benefits strategically — responding to economic and technological changes, and other times adjusting to workplace and employee needs

By Tom Starner • June 20, 2016

Netflix joins the list of employers sued for misclassifying workers

Two former Netflix employees are saying they were full-time workers, not independent contractors.

By Tom Starner • June 19, 2016

CEO pay disparity ratio can be lowered, with drastic measures

There are ways to reduce the out of control CEO-to-worker pay ratio, says one writer.

By Tom Starner • June 19, 2016

New Labor Dept. regs may increase discrimination claims against federal contractors

The way the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs redefines the scenario could open the door to "broader comparisons."

By Tom Starner • June 19, 2016