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

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

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

Why employers are more flexible on paid leave options

Paid time off is quickly becoming a necessary talent attraction benefit, according to a recent survey.

By Tom Starner • June 19, 2016

Three ways mobile wellness programs improve accessibility, success

Successful apps can ensure employers maximize enrollment, engagement rates and the bottom line, too.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2016

New England's employee costs rank No. 1 nationally

The BLS reports that total compensation costs among private industry employers in the six New England states averaged $39.26 per hour in March 2016.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2016

Experts: Average ACA healthcare premiums likely to rise by 10% in 2017

The New York Times reports that insurers were asking for increases that are double the size of 2016's increases.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2016

Study: Minnesota is the best state for working dads

Mississippi came in last.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2016

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

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