From pet health to ID theft, voluntary plans meeting diverse needs

Voluntary benefits have moved from the traditional to a mix of choices favored by a more diverse workforce, according to EBN.

By Tom Starner • March 18, 2016

Survey: Global benefits leaders are making progress but still under pressure

Global benefit directors report progress but are still struggling to manage pensions and benefits, according to a survey.

By Tom Starner • March 17, 2016

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Top trends in total rewards

Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

By HR Dive staff

More employers concerned their workers aren't getting a good night's rest

Adding nap rooms has been suggested as part of a wellness strategy.

By Tom Starner • March 16, 2016

Small businesses turning to retirement plan benefits to cut turnover

Smaller employers often struggle to compete for talent with larger companies due to their inability to offer expensive benefits.

By Tom Starner • March 15, 2016

Survey: HSA popularity rising, but employer contributions falling

The Cadillac tax may be causing the disconnect.

By Tom Starner • March 15, 2016

Survey: Employers shifting healthcare costs of family members to employees

Companies are considering multiple strategies to mitigate potential extra cost, according to a recent survey.

By Tom Starner • March 14, 2016

Dodd-Frank CEO pay ratio rule continues to concern multinationals

The pay ratio reporting mandate's deadline is 2018, and is particularly concerning to global companies.

By Tom Starner • March 14, 2016

Twitter may be handing out large cash bonuses to retain talent

Struggling Twitter is trying to stem a worker exodus, according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Tom Starner • March 14, 2016

Why bonuses may be dragging down performance, wasting money

Annual bonuses have been around a long time, but they might not work like employers believe they do.

By Tom Starner • March 11, 2016

When should a startup shed its outsourced HR?

Moving HR in-house can add up to major savings for smaller businesses ready to make the switch.

By Tom Starner • March 11, 2016

Survey: Outcomes-based healthcare models gaining traction among docs

Lowering healthcare costs doesn't mean reducing quality, according to a survey from NBGH and Fidelity.

By Tom Starner • March 11, 2016

How to make employees advocates for their own health – without angering them

Patriarchal employers are out. Coaches are in. See what the innovators are doing.

By Kathryn Moody • March 10, 2016

Healthcare, tech and legal still dominate top salary rankings

But high salaries don't entirely guarantee happiness at work.

By Tom Starner • March 10, 2016

Survey: Traditional benefits communication not getting through

One hurdle: Many employees simply don't read it.

By Tom Starner • March 10, 2016

Minimum wage battle between states, cities gaining momentum

While many states, cities and towns are raising their minimum wage, other states are doing what they can to stop local municipalities from doing the same. 

By Tom Starner • March 9, 2016

The gig economy impact is 'overblown,' says report

The so-called gig economy is not as big as many believe, according to the chief economist at Wells Fargo.

By Tom Starner • March 8, 2016

What factors make up a great place to work?

Fast Company examined why certain companies made the Fortune Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list.

By Tom Starner • March 8, 2016

When sending out new 1095-C forms, keep it simple

Time is running out for employers who need to distribute the new 1095-C forms to their workforces. 

By Tom Starner • March 8, 2016

Costco raises wages for the first time in nearly a decade

The bulk retailer has typically been considered a leader in how the company treats its employees.

By Tom Starner • March 7, 2016

As healthcare premiums keep rising, employers consider alternatives

Employers are turning to strategies they might have ignored in the past.

By Tom Starner • March 7, 2016

Another ex-Uber driver receives unemployment benefits in California

He is believed to be among the few Uber workers to gain unemployment benefits, which indicates the state sees him as an employee, not a contractor.

By Tom Starner • March 7, 2016

Savvy healthcare consumers may not truly impact health care spending

A recent research report digs into consumer-driven healthcare – and finds it may not save as much money as employers believe.

By Tom Starner • March 7, 2016

Survey: International pension and savings plan markets continue to expand

More employers are looking to provide appropriate retirement and savings benefits to expatriate employees.

By Tom Starner • March 4, 2016

Report: Wellness is a top retention benefit for millennials

The age group finds wellness to be an attractive reason to stay on at a company – but millennials seek a particular kind of guided wellness.

By Kathryn Moody • March 4, 2016

College loan repayment benefit can save employees $4,100, study finds

Some employers are offering to help pay off student loans, and research found that the perk is more than window dressing.

By Tom Starner • March 2, 2016