Experts split on California's $15 minimum wage law

Some are concerned it will cut jobs in poorer areas.

By Tom Starner • March 31, 2016

How PwC might save $850M by listening to millennials

By listening to their "youngish" workforce, the professional services firm may both save on real estate costs and solve a turnover problem.

By Tom Starner • March 30, 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

Retirement fund portability myths debunked in recent report

Plan sponsors often believe portability is not feasible and "frequently cite" it as an obstacle for their plans.

By Tom Starner • March 30, 2016

Transparency alone is not enough to close the gender pay gap

It's a solid first step, but what is actually done with that information is what matters.

By Tom Starner • March 30, 2016

California poised to make history with $15 minimum wage law

The state will raise its minimum wage to $15 within the next 6 years. Will more states follow?

By Tom Starner • March 29, 2016

Why retirement plan reviews are falling short

Employers want more out of their retirement plan advisors, according to a recent study.

By Tom Starner • March 29, 2016

Employers can reward employees for paying student loans

A new benefit from Prudential Retirement and a startup partner would give employees retirement fund money for making student loan payments.

By Tom Starner • March 29, 2016

How advocacy-based workers' comp can improve claim outcomes

This new way to make comp claims focuses on empathy to improve employee health and accelerate their return to work.

By Kathryn Moody • March 29, 2016

Survey: Employees may soon favor higher wages over healthcare benefits

Between 2012 and 2015, the percentage of workers reporting that they are satisfied with their current health benefits fell from 74% to 66%

By Tom Starner • March 28, 2016

Wellness is more than committing to an idea, experts say

Wellness programs are a hot topic, but one expert says they won't succeed without some strong fundamentals.

By Tom Starner • March 28, 2016

Study: Opting out of workers' comp in Texas led to massive employer savings

The legality of these options continues to be questioned, however.

By Tom Starner • March 24, 2016

Why two economists believe Uber, Lyft drivers are employees

They believe it's a clear case of time management control.

By Tom Starner • March 24, 2016

How inexpensive benefit ideas can drive talent needs

Winning the talent war doesn't have to be expensive.

By Tom Starner • March 24, 2016

Glassdoor reveals 15 jobs with the widest gender pay gap

The study is based on 500,000 salary reports that are self-reported on the site.

By Kathryn Moody • March 24, 2016

10 things your payroll processor isn't telling you about the Affordable Care Act

Many companies rely on their payroll software vendor to make sure they are compliant, yet payroll vendors are not ideally equipped for the ACA.

By Todd Praisner • March 23, 2016

The effects of 'clopening' on employees: What employers can do

It is not only depriving employees of sleep. It's negatively impacting the bottom line.

By Tom Starner • March 22, 2016

Meaningful data is helping 'best-in-class' employers succeed in benefit decisions

Employers who have defined strategies for benefits do markedly better than their peers in their markets, a recent study found. 

By Tom Starner • March 22, 2016

DOL overtime rule may go public sooner than expected

The new rule could arrive earlier than the projected July, so employers need to be ready ASAP, according to a legal expert.

By Tom Starner • March 21, 2016

SEC tells Amazon it must comply with gender pay equity request

Amazon said the request from Arjuna Capital was too "inherently vague or indefinite."

By Tom Starner • March 21, 2016

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

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