Employer requiring screenings for healthcare coverage wins court decision

A Wisconsin employer won a court victory over the EEOC.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 22, 2016

Wal-Mart to raise hourly pay for 1.2 million workers

If the company is to appeal to wealthier customers, it will need store employees who are happy and well trained. But it has a lot of catching up to do.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 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

Giving Up on Workplace Wellness in 2016?

There’s frustration among employers over low engagement. Here’s what programs will look like next year.

By Jan Bruce • Jan. 21, 2016

New alliance adds fertility to the employee benefits mix

Mercer has teamed up with a provider to create a fertility benefit for employees.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 21, 2016

Benefits admin outsourcing continues to grow: Survey

It's gaining more traction as the benefits landscape grows more complex, according to a recent survey from The Guardian.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 20, 2016

The 2016 disability and absence management trends to watch

This management landscape is continuing to grow, according to the Disability Management Employer Coalition CEO.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 19, 2016

Tread carefully if using PTO during bad weather, say experts

An employer could force an employee to use paid time off during bad weather, but it's not all that simple, according to employment law experts.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 19, 2016

An expert reveals ways to narrow the ongoing gender pay gap

The gender pay gap continues to cause trouble, but there's no shortage of ideas to eliminate it.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 19, 2016

How to explain equity compensation, a growing talent retention benefit

It's a talent recruitment trend, but it requires clear communication by employers to get employees to buy-in. 

By Tom Starner • Jan. 15, 2016

2016 U.S. health plan cost increases expected to be six points higher than inflation

A new report from Aon Hewitt estimates the average cost increases for employer-sponsored medical plans will be 9.1% worldwide.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 14, 2016

The rise of telehealth and telemedicine: What HR needs to know

From minute clinics to speaking to a doctor over a video call, the ways in which employees can access affordable healthcare have transformed in a comparatively short time.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 14, 2016

Is workplace pay transparency inevitable?

An employer needs to be prepared for the possibility.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 13, 2016

Survey: Financial well-being benefits to surge in 2016

Financial well-being benefit programs offered by large employers will be on the upswing during the current year.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 12, 2016

Salaries expected to see largest increase in 3 years, says Korn Ferry Hay Group

Historically low inflation with increased demand in skilled workers is leading to these increased numbers, the forecast said.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 12, 2016

Why voluntary benefits may continue to grow in 2016

Customization is the keyword this year, according to Employee Benefits News.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 11, 2016

Commuters can now put back more tax-free income for mass transit

The benefit will now allow an equal amount to public transit users as it does for those who drive and park to work, according to the New York Times.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 8, 2016

ADP's ALINE payroll card now compatible with Apple Pay

The ALINE card has seen large year-over-year growth, and already has a mobile solutions app.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 8, 2016

Wellness screenings may go too far, say experts

If not monitored correctly, screenings could be creating more problems than they are solving.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 7, 2016

Are benefits fueling the slow growth of the nation's wages, jobs?

Slow wage increases and job openings may be directly connected to the "wages to benefits" trend among many U.S. employers, according to one economic expert.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 7, 2016

An animated character makes health benefit decision-making easier

A company called Jellyvision is making healthcare benefit decision-making a smoother process, according to Fortune.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 5, 2016

Minimum wages rise in 14 states as 2016 arrives

The "Fight for 15" movement got a minor boost after New Year's, though wages don't yet reach that $15 standard.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 5, 2016

Why telecommuting could be a downside for onsite workers

Telecommuting scares some employers because they can't monitor workers at home, but a recent academic study found a distributed workforce could have other negative consequences: A lonely workplace.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 5, 2016

Pensions funding levels saw little change in 2015, says report

Pensions funded status among large employers remained relatively stable in 2015, according to a report from Willis Towers Watson.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 4, 2016

The 2016 benefits trends employers need to know

From wellness to health technology to HDHPs, the experts told us what they see as most important this year.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 4, 2016

Expert: Health benefits could be a workplace disruptor this year

Will employers moving to high-deductible healthcare benefit plans drive talented wokers out the door?

By Tom Starner • Jan. 4, 2016