Employers, workers have major perception gap over benefits

A serious disconnect exists between how employers and employees see the value of benefits, according to a recent report.

By Tom Starner • July 30, 2015

Snoozing at work can boost productivity, study says

Allowing sleeping on the job in the form of a quick afternoon nap may be a good way to prevent bad decisions and employee discontent.

By Tom Starner • July 30, 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

Pay gap widens as top workers earn more raises

Despite consistent job growth, the pay gap continues to widen between top performers and the rest of the workforce.

By Tom Starner • July 29, 2015

Economists still unsure how minimum wage increase would affect economy

Debate has sparked since New York proposed a $15 minimum wage increase for fast food workers last week.

By Kathryn Moody • July 28, 2015

HR may need to tap brokers to maximize employee benefit decisions

Don't assume that your employees have the insurance and retirement equation figured out.

By Tom Starner • July 27, 2015

How one Silicon Valley company made strides toward gender equality

Salesforce, a cloud CRM services provider, is trying to right the ship. But it's not easy once you have most of your workforce in place.

By Tom Starner • July 27, 2015

Will the 'Cadillac Tax' survive the upcoming traffic jam?

The excise tax for employer-sponsored healthcare plans is a non-starter for both employers and unions alike.

By Tom Starner • July 24, 2015

Survey: Currency exchange rates wreak havoc on bonuses

A recent survey from Towers Watson reveals the great uncertainty employers face when determining bonuses on a global level. 

By Tom Starner • July 24, 2015

On-demand workforce may require a new kind of safety net

With more and more workers opting into freelancing, a writer at Forbes believes it's time to adjust the outdated benefits systems we have in place today.

By Tom Starner • July 24, 2015

Experts offer options for adjusting to new DOL overtime rules

No one is certain how the new rule will affect all job markets -- particularly in retail and hospitality -- but some experts have tips for HR.

By Tom Starner • July 24, 2015

Expert: Companies should wait and see on SEC 'clawback' rule

Executive compensation may be affected by the proposed rules, but there is more to consider yet.

By Tom Starner • July 23, 2015

Three reactions to Clinton's profit sharing plan

Some say it could help the middle class, while others think it won't solve any of the underlying issues.

By Tom Starner • July 23, 2015

What the companies with best work-life balance have in common

They aren't all of the same industry, or even the same size.

By Kathryn Moody • July 22, 2015

Small employers can offer retirement benefit plans, too

Firms with few workers have a tough time creating retirement packages that can compete. But several small benefits companies are stepping up to fill the gap.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2015

Department of Labor has yet to act on 'duties test' rules

If the DOL does change the current "duties test" (on top of changing the exemption to $50,440 from $23,660), it could raise labor costs.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2015

Women retirees twice as likely to live in poverty

While many retirement issues are a matter of government policy, HR can help.

By Kathryn Moody • July 21, 2015

How Google addressed their diversity and fairness problems

The company's SVP of People Operations gave details on the ethical concerns Google and the Silicon Valley still face.

By Kathryn Moody • July 21, 2015

How to give employees better benefits choices without confusing them

Diversifying benefits is a great idea, as long as you make it easier for employees to sort through their options.

By Tom Starner • July 17, 2015

Survey: Employers split on health carrier mega-merger impact

Health insurer M&A activity is in the air, but employers have mixed views on exactly what those mergers will mean. 

By Tom Starner • July 16, 2015

Hillary Clinton proposes tax breaks for profit-sharing firms

The lead Democratic presidential nominee says it is part of her plan to boost the middle class.

By Kathryn Moody • July 16, 2015

Opioid-based painkillers causing problems in the workplace

Opioids are making a mess of many injured workers' lives. But employers can create strategies to help.

By Tom Starner • July 15, 2015

Study: Wellness programs can uncover chronic disease

A staggering 46% of participants found out they had a chronic condition via their sponsored wellness programs.

By Tom Starner • July 15, 2015

Why on-site health centers are gaining popularity

They are gathering attention from employers looking to cut healthcare costs. 

By Tom Starner • July 14, 2015

'Cadillac tax' on collision course with healthcare budgets?

With the so-called Cadillac Tax looming for 2018, employers should start planning now.

By Tom Starner • July 14, 2015

Survey: Employers slow to adapt healthcare strategies

Companies can talk the big talk, but aren't following through with changes to their health plans just yet. 

By Tom Starner • July 13, 2015