CFOs more willing to negotiate perks, study says

Many CFOs have a slightly skewed perception of what employees actually covet most as a benefit, however.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 11, 2015

Time to make portable benefits a reality, says freelance group founder

Gig economy workers need portable benefits to keep their careers viable, says Sara Horowitz of Freelancer's Union.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 10, 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

Trend watch: College debt repayment attracting talent

Employers who hire a lot of college grads in particular are continuing to explore repaying or refinancing student loans.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 10, 2015

Personalized wellness may bring more cost savings, participation

Moving away from generic wellness may be the best way to improve employee health and reduce costs, according to a panel of experts.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 10, 2015

Survey: Workers still uncomfortable taking time off

Employees don't feel their employers are doing enough.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 9, 2015

Gig economy worker 'safety net' reform may almost be in reach

Ideas on how to provide benefits for the on-demand workforce are finally getting attention, if not traction.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 9, 2015

Benefits diversity an emerging trend, study says

New research from MassMutual found which benefits workers prefer depending on age and gender.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 7, 2015

Report: Netflix expands hourly worker paid parental leave

Though it's still not on the same level as the benefit for salaried employees, according to Talent Management online.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 7, 2015

Employee well-being has become a business imperative, survey says

A recent survey of 1,000 HR professionals revealed that employee well-being shouldn't just be on the "HR wishlist."

By Tom Starner • Dec. 7, 2015

Drive employee well-being using a multi-faceted approach

Improving employee health and engagement means going beyond traditional, narrowly focused wellness programs, according to one expert.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 3, 2015

How employers can boost HRA participation

Using some new strategies (and a few tested ones), employers can boost health risk assessment engagement.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 2, 2015

Expat assignment issues require specialized help, says survey

Long visa waits, expensive housing and payroll complexity await expats, according to a new survey.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 2, 2015

To compete with Silicon Valley, Wall Street is upping family leave

The big bankers are adding time for "primary caregivers" to stay home with their infants.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 2, 2015

Private healthcare exchanges picking up steam

Cost-saving private healthcare exchanges are gaining popularity, according to a Forbes article.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 2, 2015

Holiday parties are losing some popularity post-recession

A SHRM poll found that HR executives report holiday parties, while still a staple, are down 13% from three years ago. 

By Tom Starner • Dec. 1, 2015

Are benefit departments the 'soft underbelly' of corporate hacking targets?

Financial operations are the logical targets, but benefit administrators also need to be wary.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 1, 2015

Why employers should consider a flexible workplace

...beyond the usual argument of work-life balance, according to one expert.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 1, 2015

Facebook makes parental leave gender-neutral

Following CEO Mark Zuckerberg's lead, Facebook extended their parental leave to four months for all new parents -- fathers and same-sex parents included.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 30, 2015

Fiat Chrysler expands free college tuition program to all employees, families

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is upping the ante and providing the benefit upfront, instead of reimbursing like Starbucks.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 25, 2015

What companies can do to create a solid parental leave policy

Improved parental leave continues to trend. Harvard Business Review outlines four ways companies can make the most of it.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 24, 2015

The 'real reasons' why some employers are reclassifying their workers

It's not just political pressure or litigation that is driving some "on-demand" start-ups to switch to full-time workers.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 24, 2015

Survey: Healthcare costs holding steady thanks to 'Cadillac tax' strategies

Additionally, fewer employers are considering dropping coverage entirely, according to Mercer.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 23, 2015

Long Thanksgiving weekend not a perk for many US workers

Bloomberg BNA has checked in with its 35th annual Thanksgiving Day survey, revealing many will still be required to work at least part of the holiday.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 20, 2015

Employees not fully engaging in wellness programs, survey says

Employees are leaving a lot of wellness money on the table, according to a new Towers Watson survey.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 20, 2015

Employers face potential ADA, FMLA leave complications

The co-mingling of ADA and FMLA can cause legal complications if employers don't familiarize themselves with the way each applies to employee leave requests.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 19, 2015