Federal budget cuts automatic enrollment provision in ACA

The recently passed federal budget gave large employers a break.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 6, 2015

Employees concerned over future healthcare costs, says survey

A recent survey from Mercer found that employees today are optimistic about healthcare benefit costs, but not so much five years down the road.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 6, 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

How big companies use bonuses to encourage sustainability

With the COP21 United Nations climate talks coming, big name companies are making a big deal about environmental initiatives.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 5, 2015

ACA complexity in 2016 scaring some employers, survey finds

Employers are deeply concerned about healthcare costs and new administrative burdens, according to a recent survey.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 5, 2015

Survey: Employers seek government mandate before paying above minimum

A large majority of employers are concerned about the increase in fixed costs once higher wages must be paid.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 5, 2015

Amazon upgrades paid leave policy for new parents

Experts say it is most likely not linked to the controversy from the New York Times article, though some note Amazon is a little behind the times.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 4, 2015

Employers can now directly buy stop-loss medical coverage

A new company is bypassing brokers and offering direct purchasing power for medical stop loss coverage, a boon to self-insured employers.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 4, 2015

EEOC looks to extend wellness incentives to spouses

The EEOC has issued a proposed rule amendment that could allow spouses to be included for the first time when it comes to providing incentives.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 4, 2015

MBGH: What are employer healthcare concerns moving into 2016?

Employers are retooling their benefits to get "a bigger bang for their buck," according to their new survey.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 3, 2015

Sprint to cut down severance pay, free snacks to reduce costs

The US wireless carrier is struggling to pare down its spending to sales ratio and sees cutting benefits as one way to do it.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 3, 2015

Three tips to improve open enrollment communications

Here's how HR pros can guide their employees through a maze of benefits programs without putting their workforce to sleep.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 3, 2015

Parental leave policies: Are private sector plans enough?

Wharton calls for the new, controversial Washington, D.C. plan as a model.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 3, 2015

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

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