Biometric screenings only one part of wellness today

One expert outlines best practices that can help employers create stronger wellness programs now.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 2016

Why employers need to consider Labor Dept., EEOC changes now

Two federal government rule changes have Republicans riled up, and employers are waiting to see how they will be affected.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 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 to ensure a remote work plan will succeed

A "digital nomad" and expert delivers four ways to try to go remote ahead of time.

By Tom Starner • April 25, 2016

Teamsters step into role advising California Uber drivers

California Uber drivers are attempting to form a driver's association, as allowed by a recent settlement.

By Tom Starner • April 25, 2016

How allowing remote work can cut a company's carbon footprint

U.S. tech giants Dell and Xerox report a dramatic impact on sustainability thanks to telework, with millions of gallons of gas saved. Happy Earth Day!

By Tom Starner • April 22, 2016

The serious impact of praise and recognition on engagement

Sometimes it pays to recognize a job well done with a personal thanks, rather than giving a relatively low raise without saying anything.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016

Glassdoor reveals 25 highest paying companies in 2016

At least 24 of them are either tech or consulting firms.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016

A 'pregnancy 401(k)': An alternative to paid parental leave?

The Independent Women's Forum, a right-leaning think tank, recently released a report with a series of proposals to help working families.

By Kathryn Moody • April 20, 2016

PayPal, other large employers pushing back against anti-LGBT state laws

The ongoing push for what many see as discriminatory laws sweeping primarily Southern states is being met with some staunch blowback from employers.

By Tom Starner • April 20, 2016

Younger workers expect to job hop, challenging retention efforts

According to Adecco's new survey, nearly 75% of millennials and Gen Z expect to have 1-4 jobs within five years after graduating from college.

By Tom Starner • April 20, 2016

Survey: Employee financial woes increased in the past year

PwC's 2016 Employee Financial Wellness Survey reports that employers need to start paying attention, as the stakes are increasingly high.

By Tom Starner • April 19, 2016

How a generational shift could be negatively skewing wage growth stats

On the surface, it seems wage growth is not keeping pace with the growing labor market. But some experts disagree with that analysis.

By Tom Starner • April 18, 2016

The complexity of Fair Pay laws may push people analytics to the forefront

Fair pay laws could be the key to inspiring CHROs to consider talent analytics as part of key business strategy, according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • April 18, 2016

Why basic compliance to paid leave laws is not enough

To effectively implement such plans and attract talent, employers need to get a little creative.

By Tom Starner • April 18, 2016

Employee awareness of financial wellness programs still low

Employers keep trying to educate employees on financial wellness, but so far, the efforts are falling flat, according to a recent survey.

By Tom Starner • April 15, 2016

Study: New OT rule won't reduce employee stress, but will boost moonlighting

The rule's intent is to protect workers from working too much overtime, but it may backfire in unexpected ways.

By Tom Starner • April 15, 2016

Coca-Cola expands parental leave, credits millennials for changes

The company is the latest to improve its parental leave plan, following recent news from San Francisco and New York.

By Tom Starner • April 14, 2016

Pay may be equalizing, but top jobs in tech still face large gender gaps

Analysis of top-level pay in the industry reveals that men still dominate leadership roles.

By Tom Starner • April 13, 2016

Why paying employees to get more sleep may not be truly effective

Aetna offers employees money incentives when they get a full night's rest, but at least one critic has questioned this approach.

By Tom Starner • April 13, 2016

Survey: Younger workers need the most help navigating their healthcare

Employers must spend healthcare benefits money more wisely, especially on younger employees.

By Tom Starner • April 13, 2016

Why keeping employees in the dark over pay data can hurt retention

New survey data shows that employees believe they have to switch companies to get better pay, according to Glassdoor. 

By Tom Starner • April 13, 2016

Microsoft, Facebook both announce they have reached gender pay equality

Women who work for Microsoft in the U.S. earn 99.8 cents for every dollar earned by men with the same job title. Facebook did not release exact data.

By Tom Starner • April 12, 2016

New Canadian program encourages workers to stop sitting all day

Canada is launching a pilot program that seeks to help desk-bound workers get up more often and get more fit in the process.

By Tom Starner • April 12, 2016

Employers may need to 'redefine' how talent is managed

A new survey from Mercer found that employers need to close a growing gap between the employer experience and employee expectations.

By Tom Starner • April 12, 2016

Mental health in the workplace: The struggles employers face – and what can be done

As mental wellness garners attention, employers are finding considerable barriers may remain to implementing strong policies.

By Kathryn Moody • April 12, 2016