The trouble with vacation time: Why Americans won't take time off

From unlimited to minimum to "paid paid vacation," pretty much everyone has an opinion on paid time off. We sort through the talk.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015

Examining the paid sick leave "epidemic"

As paid sick leave becomes more complicated, compliance has become essential -- and difficult.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015

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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

Even with expansion, parental leave is impossible for some

Some companies are now offering extended parental leave -- but without offering any reason to actually take it.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2015

Kraft Heinz to push retirees to health exchanges

The company made the move in a continued effort to cut costs.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 11, 2015

How companies can help close the retirement savings gender gap

Women trail men when it comes to retirement savings. In certain areas, the gap is as large as 95%.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 10, 2015

A quarter-million comments fuel DOL overtime debate

The conversation doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 10, 2015

Companies worried that on-site clinics will get slammed by Cadillac tax

Concerns are growing about whether they'll be included in tax calculations even though they are supposed to help save money.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 10, 2015

Study: Investment industry may be short-changing pension fund beneficiaries

The industry may not be focused enough on the beneficiaries’ needs or on managing costs, the study says.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 9, 2015

Why companies are turning to Fitbits for wellness tracking

Fitness tracking gadgets are helping HR avoid a mess of paperwork -- but some are concerned about "Big Brother."

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 9, 2015

Survey: College loan help rated higher among young workers than 401(k) or healthcare

A substantial percentage of young workers would prefer student loan help over many popular benefits handed out today.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2015

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

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