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

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

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

Study: Cadillac tax to hit 42% of employers within a decade

The Cadillac tax on healthcare will affect one in four employers by 2018. The result: popular offerings could be strictly limited.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2015

Expert: Self-funded health care has arrived

Employers don't have to be large to look into self-funded healthcare benefits.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2015

Home care workers may soon be guaranteed a minimum wage

Those employed by third-party agencies are no longer exempt from minimum wage and overtime, thanks to a court ruling.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 25, 2015

Netflix facing pushback on new parental leave perk

The company is facing protests over DVD employees not receiving the same benefit policy, but is holding firm for now.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 21, 2015

Lack of leave forces some mothers to return to work early

Some new mothers are returning to work as early as 2 weeks after birth

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 21, 2015

How one company brought mindfulness to the forefront of wellness

Mindfulness is helping employees at MassMutual be happier, more balanced people -- both on and off the job.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 20, 2015

NY Fed: ACA driving up healthcare costs, but jobs stable

The Affordable Care Act has caused a bit of consternation among employers -- and the costs may be worse next year.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 20, 2015

Pinterest joins group of startups analyzing pay for discrimination

Using data analysis to suss out gender-based pay discrimination is gaining traction among smaller tech start-ups, but it's still not as widespread as it should be, say experts.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 20, 2015

Repealing the ACA's Cadillac Tax on benefits is an uphill climb

Repealing the tax is gaining some traction in Washington, but repeal is unlikely without some way to replace expected revenue.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 19, 2015

Wellness message is not reaching employees

Wellness programs are a hot HR commodity, but many employers aren't doing enough to make their employees aware they exist.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 14, 2015

Employers bracing for Cadillac tax with benefit plan strategies

A survey found that employers are keeping healthcare benefit costs stable while hedging their bets on the looming Cadillac tax. 

By Tom Starner • Aug. 13, 2015

Survey: A third of employees have 'jobs,' not careers

A new report from Mercer found that employees are woefully in the dark when it comes to career paths -- and they blame their employers.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 13, 2015

No one is sure how the CEO pay ratio rule will work

Observers disagree on whether the rule will have any positive impact other than shining a light on the issue. 

By Tom Starner • Aug. 12, 2015

Dems lose bid to move leave and wage bills through Senate

But the push for paid sick and family leave, and an increased minimum wage, is going nowhere, says an expert.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 12, 2015

Workplace bereavement benefits offer many upsides

Bereavement counseling seems like an odd employee benefit, but the estimated productivity drain connected to grieving employees is serious.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 12, 2015

Are employers facing the paid sick time off tipping point?

Paid sick days are gaining traction across the U.S. But many employers are struggling to navigate the growing patchwork of state and city laws mandating the benefit.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 11, 2015

Employers challenged to give workers more say over healthcare plans

To successfully move to a shared accountability healthcare strategy requires thoughtful planning -- or else it could backfire.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 11, 2015