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

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

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

Expat assignment issues require specialized help, says survey

Long visa waits, expensive housing and payroll complexity await expats, according to a new survey.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 2, 2015

To compete with Silicon Valley, Wall Street is upping family leave

The big bankers are adding time for "primary caregivers" to stay home with their infants.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 2, 2015

Private healthcare exchanges picking up steam

Cost-saving private healthcare exchanges are gaining popularity, according to a Forbes article.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 2, 2015

Holiday parties are losing some popularity post-recession

A SHRM poll found that HR executives report holiday parties, while still a staple, are down 13% from three years ago. 

By Tom Starner • Dec. 1, 2015

Are benefit departments the 'soft underbelly' of corporate hacking targets?

Financial operations are the logical targets, but benefit administrators also need to be wary.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 1, 2015

Why employers should consider a flexible workplace

...beyond the usual argument of work-life balance, according to one expert.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 1, 2015