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

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

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

Review site offers a snapshot of employer female-friendliness

Fairygodboss provides anonymous data from employees on maternity leave and other benefits.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 11, 2016

Why rising healthcare deductibles may not be helping employees

A working research paper reveals that perceptions about high deductible health plans may be off base. 

By Tom Starner • Feb. 9, 2016

Zenefits CEO steps down over broker compliance problems

BuzzFeed News discovered last year that the company had apparently allowed unlicensed brokers to sell insurance products.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 9, 2016

Large employers band together to cut healthcare benefit costs

A group of 20 employers is trying to use aggregate data and group buying power to reduce costs.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 8, 2016

Punishing employees who job hunt on FMLA leave is a bad idea, say experts

But even when not specified to FMLA leave, blocking employees from job searching while on any leave is "bad policy," the experts add.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 8, 2016

Obama proposes way to make 'Cadillac' tax more palatable

The president wants to recast the ACA excise tax on high-cost health plans to reflect regional differences.  

By Meg Bryant • Feb. 8, 2016

Glassdoor's top 20 benefits list shows how employers are getting creative

Traditional benefits are still a critical talent management strategy, but many employers today are trying to find added ways to entice and retain talent.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 4, 2016

Fidelity's new private healthcare exchange signals 'serious business'

Investment giant Fidelity is poised to be a serious player in the private healthcare exchange marketplace, and that's no surprise for keen observers, according to Employee Benefits News.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 4, 2016

Why employers will likely expand retirement, financial wellness help in 2016

Employers will be doing more to assist workers as they plan for retirement and seek financial wellness, according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 4, 2016

Survey: Pay-for-performance plans missing the mark

Originally lauded for their ability to incentivize performance, such strategies are apparently not working very well in the eyes of employers.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 4, 2016

Cubii, an under-the-desk elliptical, represents a potential wellness trend

The machine is one part of a growing industry focused on making workplaces more active rather than totally sedentary.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 2, 2016

Survey points to resilience programs as effective in stress reduction

Building a 'resilient' workforce is considered a growing way to combat stress and boost productivity.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 1, 2016

President Obama announces new actions for pay equality

Among them, a new proposal by the EEOC to collect summary pay data from all employers with 100 employees or more each year.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 29, 2016

Lyft secures settlement with California drivers, keeps business model

The ridesharing service ended its legal journey in California with a settlement, but the courtroom drama around worker classification will continue.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 28, 2016

Fidelity launches private health exchange for small to medium-sized employers

Fidelity Investments is the latest to jump into the private exchange fray.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 27, 2016

Enterprising employers could use pay equity laws to improve recruitment

California's pay equity law is likely to spur more legislation on pay equity. Smart employers should get ahead of the trend, say experts.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 27, 2016