Is Obamacare's controversial 'Cadillac tax' headed for the scrap yard?

A Democratic congressman from Connecticut has introduced legislation to abolish the provision, which has caused major controversy in HR benefits departments.

By Tom Starner • May 3, 2015

Financial wellness: An employee stress reliever that boosts workplace productivity

The recent growth of these programs is driving both employees' fiscal well-being and workplace productivity.

By Tom Starner • April 30, 2015

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Top trends in total rewards

Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

By HR Dive staff

Federal same-sex benefits rule update not binding in every state

A federal judge threw a four-state monkey wrench into the Department of Labor's same-sex marriage rule.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2015

Johnson & Johnson gives parental leave a serious boost

The pharmaceutical and healthcare giant is expanding its parental leave program in the U.S. as part of its employee benefits strategy.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2015

Survey: The recession hangover is finally subsiding in the workplace

A recent SHRM report found employees more optimistic since the 2008-09 recession, and valuing workplace culture and trust more than salary. 

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2015

Economic times have changed retirement expectations for Baby Boomers

According to a recent report, employee retirement expectations have changed considerably in the past quarter century. While confidence about retirement has been down, things finally may be turning around.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2015

New thinking needed for pain relief in certain workplace injuries

With traditional efforts failing, a white paper from Lockton Companies says medical care for lower back pain in workers’ comp requires a better solution.

By Tom Starner • April 28, 2015