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

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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

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

Small changes can mean bigger retirement savings for millennials

Younger generations can boost their retirement savings by 12% by making some minor changes, such as tracking expenses.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2016

Survey: One in four employees expect to work past 70

62% of survey respondents would be willing to pay more out of their paychecks for more generous retirement benefits.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2016

Overtime rule may cause headaches in certain 'prestige' workplaces

Sectors that depended on young people who were willing to give up work-life balance for a foot in the door are not wholly pleased by the changes.

By Tom Starner • June 1, 2016

Why one e-tailer now covers wedding bells (and bills) as an employee benefit

Paying for an employee's wedding is the latest in creative perks designed to build loyalty.

By Tom Starner • May 31, 2016