Wal-Mart, other big names to offer free GED prep course to employees

A group of employers in retail and food service are trying to boost high school diploma levels among their workforces.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 2, 2015

College loan repayment benefit growth is on the rise

One provider reports a 300% boost in employer use of that increasingly attractive benefit.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 30, 2015

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

Employer launches its DOL overtime strategy

They reclassified 2,100 workers in response to the upcoming DOL overtime rules -- perhaps the beginning of a national trend.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 28, 2015

A six-step plan for helping employees put more away for retirement

A financial wellness provider believes employers can effectively boost employee savings for retirement.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 28, 2015

The Starbucks "free college" benefit may actually be working

The program cost $250 million, but the recruitment and retention rates out of it may make it worth every penny.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 27, 2015

To save time, consider online onboarding tools

When onboarding new employees, consider taking a tech-based approach.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 27, 2015

Employers need to improve HR and benefits systems integration, survey says

EBN's second annual technology survey reports that many employers need to work on streamlining their tools.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 27, 2015

California's Fair Pay law could prove a model for other states

The law also could give HR a stronger reason to vet job description and pay difference data.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 26, 2015

SHRM: Boosting benefits popular in attracting, retaining talent

The battle to find and keep top talent is requiring companies to get creative with the benefits they offer.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 26, 2015

Study reveals stark disparity for minority and female restaurant workers

A study from two academic institutions examined the difference in pay between "back of the house" workers and wait staff.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 23, 2015

Managing cancer in the workplace is incredibly complex, says report

Cancer's complicated nature makes it especially hard to manage, according to the Northeast Business Group on Health.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 23, 2015

If Ryan becomes Speaker, it could mean less pay, benefits for federal workers

If Rep. Paul Ryan takes on the job of Speaker of the House, federal employees might see more attempts to trim their pay and benefits.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 21, 2015

Wellness's value may not be in cost-saving, says survey

A new survey from Willis finds that employers are less likely to see wellness programs as a way to cut healthcare costs.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 21, 2015

Gender pay gap widening in 2015, DOL says

The gains that shrunk the gap during the recession are starting to slow, according to an analysis at the Wall Street Journal.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 21, 2015

Corporate wellness a losing proposition, say critics

Are the costs -- including lowered employee morale -- too large? Maybe, some are saying.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 20, 2015

Survey: Latino workers want online tools to manage financial benefits

Latino workers are very interested in planning for their financial futures, but may need some assistance in selecting benefits.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 19, 2015

Survey: Managing absences will drive productivity, quality

A new survey offers some insights on the impact of employee absence on work quality and productivity for large employers.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 16, 2015

Five alternatives to medical benefits for small businesses

Small businesses often find themselves unable to compete for talent because they can't offer traditional health insurance due to cost.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 15, 2015

Kroger offers full medical benefits to transgender workers

The nation's largest grocery store chain will begin offering medical benefits for surgery and related procedures for transgender employees next year.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 15, 2015

Major NY restaurant group eliminates tipping

It's not a new idea, but it could mean more work for HR leaders within the restaurant industry if the trend gets serious traction.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 15, 2015

Salary raises lower than expected -- especially for HR pros

While lower raises weren't unexpected, the averages are lower than researchers' predictions.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 15, 2015

To accept financial wellness programs, employees need privacy

A survey from Jellyvision found that financial wellness programs could potentially create a stigma.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 13, 2015

PACE Act provides relief, but some employers are still in limbo

While it lowers the small-group size to about 50, contrasting state legislative action may create confusion.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 13, 2015

Small North Carolina tech marketer lavishes big benefits

The firm is setting an interesting example for other employers, especially SMBs, at a time when many are looking for low-cost benefits.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 12, 2015

Gates Foundation unveils year-long parental leave benefit

Parental leave is in the news again, this time being offered by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 12, 2015