Employee health investments are keeping costs stable, survey says

Many upcoming employer healthcare changes are spurred by the upcoming ACA "Cadillac" tax in 2018.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2015

Retirement planning requires creative ideas to break inertia

Photo doctoring and other fun ideas are are having a positive impact on planning for retirement, according to an article at USA Today.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 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

Biking benefits encourage earth-friendly commuting

While it's not viable for every employer, offering programs to facilitate biking could be an attractive benefit.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2015

Four ways benefits may change within the decade

One consultant reels off the ways he believes disruption will hit today's employee benefits delivery model.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 18, 2015

A university in Arizona denies spousal benefits to married gay couple

Grand Canyon University didn't make its Christian stance clear upon the employee taking the job, the report says.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 17, 2015

Survey: For the fifth straight year, bonus funding is down

Employers may not be investing their bonus dollars in the best way, according to a survey from Towers Watson.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 17, 2015

Over half of employees go to work while feeling sick, survey says

With cold and flu season approaching, it may be time to revisit your sick leave policy with your employees.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 17, 2015

The trouble with vacation time: Why Americans won't take time off

From unlimited to minimum to "paid paid vacation," pretty much everyone has an opinion on paid time off. We sort through the talk.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015

Examining the paid sick leave "epidemic"

As paid sick leave becomes more complicated, compliance has become essential -- and difficult.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015

Even with expansion, parental leave is impossible for some

Some companies are now offering extended parental leave -- but without offering any reason to actually take it.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2015

Kraft Heinz to push retirees to health exchanges

The company made the move in a continued effort to cut costs.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 11, 2015

How companies can help close the retirement savings gender gap

Women trail men when it comes to retirement savings. In certain areas, the gap is as large as 95%.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 10, 2015

A quarter-million comments fuel DOL overtime debate

The conversation doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 10, 2015

Companies worried that on-site clinics will get slammed by Cadillac tax

Concerns are growing about whether they'll be included in tax calculations even though they are supposed to help save money.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 10, 2015

Study: Investment industry may be short-changing pension fund beneficiaries

The industry may not be focused enough on the beneficiaries’ needs or on managing costs, the study says.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 9, 2015

Why companies are turning to Fitbits for wellness tracking

Fitness tracking gadgets are helping HR avoid a mess of paperwork -- but some are concerned about "Big Brother."

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 9, 2015

Survey: College loan help rated higher among young workers than 401(k) or healthcare

A substantial percentage of young workers would prefer student loan help over many popular benefits handed out today.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2015

POTUS signs paid sick leave order for government contractors

Employers who want to keep doing business with the federal government will have to start paying for sick leave, starting in 2017.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2015

IRS releases 2015 ACA compliance instructions

With 2016 around the corner, employers need to be ready with their completed IRS 2015 ACA reporting forms. 

By Tom Starner • Sept. 4, 2015

Can parents take all of their "extended parental leave?"

Companies are receiving much fanfare for increasing parental leave -- but without adjusting their cultures to encourage taking it.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 3, 2015

A perk for working moms: Shipping breast milk back home

The benefit is becoming popular in places where the talent war rages on, especially in industries strapped for diversity.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 2, 2015

Employees more productive working outside the office, survey says

The office is surprisingly low on the list of most productive places to work -- not a great sign for employers.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2015

Labor day a 'day of labor' for some Americans

Labor Day may be a holiday for many Americans, but for some percentage, it will be just another day at work.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2015

Gallup: Telecommuting rates rise yet again, but growth has leveled off

Telecommuting has increased, but is not growing as much as once predicted, according to Gallup.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 28, 2015

Benefits communications requires taking the workforce pulse, reacting to needs

Successful benefits communication means being able to craft a clear message from the executive level down.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 27, 2015