The myth of work-life balance – and what employers can do

Work-life flexibility, on the other hand, is seeing its day.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 4, 2016

Why employers focused on health need to pay attention to the work environment

Taking a 'holistic' approach to the work environment can boost health outcomes, according to Gallup.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 23, 2015

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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

Private exchanges doubled in 2015; more growth to come

The growth was largely fueled by the middle market, according to EBN.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 23, 2015

Consumer-driven healthcare may finally be getting traction

Consumer-driven healthplans have been around for 14 years, and they are beginning to have real impact, according to a recent survey from EBRI.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 23, 2015

Holidays are the wrong time for retirement planning messaging, experts say

Reminding employees about their retirement planning during the holidays is likely to fall flat.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 21, 2015

Employers could start helping workers buy their homes

It's not a typical benefit, as it has major issues with taxation, but a recent Facebook decision could give the idea a boost.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 21, 2015

House approves Cadillac tax stall, but employers still bracing for it

The omnibus bill including the extension is expected to pass the Senate and be signed by President Obama today. 

By Tom Starner • Dec. 18, 2015

Fed interest rate hike could affect retirement plans long-term

It could have a negative impact on employee retirement benefits if rates keep rising, according to Employee Benefit News.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 18, 2015

Deadline for ACA Jan. 1, 2016 coverage ends tonight

HR leaders of SMBs that do not offer insurance should remind their workforces of the deadline.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 17, 2015

2015: A year of 'adjustment, disruption' for benefits

The emergence of "freemium" benefits platforms and ACA-driven administrative burdens were two of the most disruptive trends in HR, according to a benefits expert.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 17, 2015

Holiday bonuses are alive and well, says Aon survey

An Aon Hewitt survey reports that just under half of employers are giving traditional holiday bonuses in 2015.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 16, 2015

Cadillac tax may be delayed two years: Congress

The House of Representatives reached a "tentative accord" Tuesday night on a spending bill that includes language on the tax.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 16, 2015

More employers using 'per child' charges for health benefits

Companies are looking for ways to slow their healthcare costs – and very large employers are looking at "unitized pricing" to do it.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 15, 2015

Questions to ask before buying a wellness app

Apps can be a prime driver of a wellness program's success, but only if employers ask the right questions before buying into them.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 11, 2015

CFOs more willing to negotiate perks, study says

Many CFOs have a slightly skewed perception of what employees actually covet most as a benefit, however.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 11, 2015

Time to make portable benefits a reality, says freelance group founder

Gig economy workers need portable benefits to keep their careers viable, says Sara Horowitz of Freelancer's Union.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 10, 2015

Trend watch: College debt repayment attracting talent

Employers who hire a lot of college grads in particular are continuing to explore repaying or refinancing student loans.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 10, 2015

Personalized wellness may bring more cost savings, participation

Moving away from generic wellness may be the best way to improve employee health and reduce costs, according to a panel of experts.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 10, 2015

Survey: Workers still uncomfortable taking time off

Employees don't feel their employers are doing enough.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 9, 2015

Gig economy worker 'safety net' reform may almost be in reach

Ideas on how to provide benefits for the on-demand workforce are finally getting attention, if not traction.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 9, 2015

Benefits diversity an emerging trend, study says

New research from MassMutual found which benefits workers prefer depending on age and gender.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 7, 2015

Report: Netflix expands hourly worker paid parental leave

Though it's still not on the same level as the benefit for salaried employees, according to Talent Management online.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 7, 2015

Employee well-being has become a business imperative, survey says

A recent survey of 1,000 HR professionals revealed that employee well-being shouldn't just be on the "HR wishlist."

By Tom Starner • Dec. 7, 2015

Drive employee well-being using a multi-faceted approach

Improving employee health and engagement means going beyond traditional, narrowly focused wellness programs, according to one expert.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 3, 2015

How employers can boost HRA participation

Using some new strategies (and a few tested ones), employers can boost health risk assessment engagement.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 2, 2015