Gender pay gap widening in 2015, DOL says

The gains that shrunk the gap during the recession are starting to slow, according to an analysis at the Wall Street Journal.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 21, 2015

Corporate wellness a losing proposition, say critics

Are the costs -- including lowered employee morale -- too large? Maybe, some are saying.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 20, 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

Survey: Latino workers want online tools to manage financial benefits

Latino workers are very interested in planning for their financial futures, but may need some assistance in selecting benefits.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 19, 2015

Survey: Managing absences will drive productivity, quality

A new survey offers some insights on the impact of employee absence on work quality and productivity for large employers.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 16, 2015

Five alternatives to medical benefits for small businesses

Small businesses often find themselves unable to compete for talent because they can't offer traditional health insurance due to cost.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 15, 2015

Kroger offers full medical benefits to transgender workers

The nation's largest grocery store chain will begin offering medical benefits for surgery and related procedures for transgender employees next year.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 15, 2015

Major NY restaurant group eliminates tipping

It's not a new idea, but it could mean more work for HR leaders within the restaurant industry if the trend gets serious traction.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 15, 2015

Salary raises lower than expected -- especially for HR pros

While lower raises weren't unexpected, the averages are lower than researchers' predictions.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 15, 2015

To accept financial wellness programs, employees need privacy

A survey from Jellyvision found that financial wellness programs could potentially create a stigma.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 13, 2015

PACE Act provides relief, but some employers are still in limbo

While it lowers the small-group size to about 50, contrasting state legislative action may create confusion.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 13, 2015

Small North Carolina tech marketer lavishes big benefits

The firm is setting an interesting example for other employers, especially SMBs, at a time when many are looking for low-cost benefits.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 12, 2015

Gates Foundation unveils year-long parental leave benefit

Parental leave is in the news again, this time being offered by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 12, 2015

Are employers doing what they can to encourage flexible work?

Workplace flexibility is supported by 80% of employers surveyed, but only 37% have a formal policy in place. 

By Tom Starner • Oct. 12, 2015

Survey: Employers lag in offering 'consumer'-like benefits tech

Ignoring the demand for high-quality benefits management technology may be driving lower retention rates. 

By Tom Starner • Oct. 9, 2015

Many workers clueless about what their benefits actually mean, says survey

While employees know their benefits are critical, the majority have no idea on specifics.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 9, 2015

Kickstarter drops their unlimited vacation policy

The tech firm changed their benefit because employees found it "confusing."

By Tom Starner • Oct. 8, 2015

Pay transparency is a winning idea, survey finds

A survey from Payscale had some surprising findings about compensation.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 8, 2015

D.C. poised to offer nation's top family leave perk

It covers pretty much every employee who works in the District.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 8, 2015

Study reveals potential downside of telecommuting

While telecommuting has recieved a lot of attention as of late, it may not mean all good things for an office environment.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 8, 2015

Study finds ACA may shift claims from insurers to workers' comp carriers

In a move that could cost "hundreds of millions of dollars," the fee-for-service model of workers' compensation is providing case-shifting incentives.

By Heather Caspi • Oct. 8, 2015

Survey: Workers ultra-stressed over finances, retirement savings

The results speak to the need for more workplace financial wellness efforts.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 7, 2015

Employees want better decision-making tools for open enrollment

A recent survey from Aflac found that employees want more and better tools to help them make the smartest decisions. 

By Tom Starner • Oct. 5, 2015

#BFE15 and the ACA: Busted myths and top tips

Three experts explain the Affordable Care Act in as mundane language as can be mustered.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 1, 2015

Genetic cancer screens increasingly popular benefit

Visa is the latest employer covering the cost of genetic testing for ovarian and breast cancer. With the battle for talent ongoing, creative benefits are in play. 

By Tom Starner • Oct. 1, 2015

Adoption of six-hour workdays energizing nurses

Six-hour work days may not be coming to America soon, but they are being tried in Sweden, with some success.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 1, 2015