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

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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

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

Supreme Court's healthcare data decision yields good news for self-funding employers

Some believe the ruling is a positive step for large employers on healthcare data reporting, but not everyone agrees it's a good idea.

By Tom Starner • March 2, 2016

Survey: Uncertainty about the economy is directly impacting work performance

American workers today feel they will be worse off than their parents in retirement, according to a survey from Willis Towers Watson.

By Tom Starner • March 2, 2016

How HR can step in to help prevent employee suicide

Choosing the right employee assistance program could help mitigate a crisis.

By Tom Starner • March 1, 2016

Will the HMO model make a successful comeback?

HMOs never really caught on in the race to cut costs in group healthcare, but some groups are trying to revive them.

By Tom Starner • March 1, 2016

How IBM's Watson may help improve workplace cardio health

Three major players, including the American Heart Association, are working together to offer an app that will try a "big data" approach.

By Tom Starner • March 1, 2016

Expert offers a solid strategy for plan sponsors to stay compliant

67.2% of employee benefit plans investigated in the past fiscal year resulted in financial penalties or other corrective actions.

By Tom Starner • March 1, 2016