Vision benefits: Are employers seeing the big picture?

The plans are gaining traction in the overall benefits mix, according to a recent survey.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 29, 2016

Tip pooling is no longer allowed in seven states

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a 2011 DOL rule that says workplace tips are the property of employees who directly receive them from customers.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 26, 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

Compdata reveals how benefits have changed in the past four years

Leap Day is on Monday. Compdata offers a look at the nature of benefits since their analysis on Leap Day in 2012.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 26, 2016

Why the gender pay gap is more than just a money problem

One in five HR managers said the women at their companies earned less than men for the same performed work.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 26, 2016

The fight to close the gender pay gap is moving to the states

These new pay disclosure laws would drive major changes for employers, the most serious of which would be eliminating pay secrecy.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 25, 2016

Banking industry is boosting benefits options to attract, retain millennials

According to an article at Banking Exchange, the financial services industry is finally making changes.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 24, 2016

CFOs in the dark when it comes to ROI on healthcare benefits, study says

Most CFOs lack the data to determine whether their benefits are meeting expectations.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 23, 2016

Smoking surcharges on benefits require careful planning, execution

Charging an added healthcare premium fee on smokers can work, but employers who do it should tread carefully, according to experts. 

By Tom Starner • Feb. 23, 2016

Oregon to offer highest state minimum wage thanks to new law

The bill, which includes an innovative "tier" system, is awaiting the governor's signature.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 22, 2016

Why corporate wellness may not be making the grade

Workplace wellness is touted as a way to boost overall employee health, but so far, definitive data is elusive.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 22, 2016

France to pass law giving employees 'right to disconnect' from work email

France is about to make a bold move regarding workplace emails in trying to ensure employees have a more reasonable work-life balance.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 19, 2016

Employers turning to data-mining to boost health, wellness

Predictive analytics are rising to the forefront in the seach for lower healthcare costs – but privacy issues need to be considered.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 18, 2016

Study shows gap between US and European workplace benefits

New research from Glassdoor and Llewellyn Consulting reveals some startling differences.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 18, 2016

Why the new DOL overtime rules might come sooner than expected

A Congressional loophole means the DOL may need to greatly speed up its process.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 18, 2016

The cost and benefits of offering on-site child care

In a job seeker's market, accomodating parents – often more likely to drop out of the workforce – has become a key new benefit.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 17, 2016

Survey: More ACA-driven changes ahead for employers

Employers expect their healthcare costs to rise again in 2016, requiring additional changes.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 17, 2016

Southwest Airlines rewards employees with $620 million after banner year

The airline has given over $1B total to the "wealth and wellbeing" of employees in 2015 alone, not even counting salaries.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 16, 2016

Zenefits probe continues: Company faces further investigation in California

The company is facing more revelations related to workforce training compliance problems.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 16, 2016

Is 2016 the year of increased work-life balance?

A recent poll found that professionals are looking to boost their work-life balance during 2016, thanks to a stronger economy.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 16, 2016

Benefitfocus inaugural report reveals increased HDHP adoption but voluntary benefits gap

Such a gap may partially explain why HDHP adoption is growing, but not overtaking PPOs or other traditional plans.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 16, 2016

Why it may soon be time to take tipping out of the American workplace

Tipping is an American tradition, but one that causes much grief for harassed female workers.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 12, 2016

Mobile apps are making retirement planning more user-friendly

They are opening new vistas for accessing and managing defined contribution retirement planning, according to Employee Benefits News.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 12, 2016

Another study seeks to explain why women make less than men

It's no longer education that holds women back. Rather, it's their absence from certain fields.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 12, 2016

Survey: CFOs care about more than healthcare benefit ROI

It's not just about cost control. Talent retention is a concern, too.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 11, 2016

Healthcare provider takes a small, effective 'step' to boost employee wellbeing

One simple way to get employees in better shape and thinking about their health: encouraging them to take the stairs.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 11, 2016