Are bonuses twice a year a better idea?

Year-end bonuses are an entrenched business tradition, but one commentator believes the one-time bonus is not enough.

By Tom Starner • July 10, 2015

Report: Executive comp strategy fueled by tough market challenges

Difficult market conditions are causing some strain for financial companies in the hunt for the right mix in executive compensation.

By Tom Starner • July 9, 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

Why brokers are selling more voluntary benefits

Benefits such as accident and disability are on the rise, according to a recent survey -- meaning the war for talent is not an exaggeration.

By Tom Starner • July 8, 2015

Why Zappos thinks employee happiness 'shouldn't be about the dollar'

It's not all about the wage raises. A look at how retailers can make their workforces happier and more productive.

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 7, 2015

Why managed accounts could work for plan sponsors

In the dizzying world of retirement planning, managed accounts could boost retirement savings -- but not without the industry lowering its fees.

By Tom Starner • July 6, 2015

Post-gay marriage decision, will domestic partner benefits remain?

Companies nationwide are now deciding whether or not the axe will fall on certain partner benefits programs.

By Tom Starner • July 6, 2015

Survey: Employees are burned out, overworked...but happy?

Are employees truly happy with their workplaces or just used to them? 

By Tom Starner • July 2, 2015

Will San Francisco's latest HR law rock the retail world?

The Retail Worker's Bill of Rights is supposed to bring predictability to retail worker scheduling -- but neither supporters nor detractors know exactly how it will pan out.

By Tom Starner • July 1, 2015

Survey: What's trending in benefits?

SHRM's annual benefits survey shows which perks are gaining popularity -- and which old standbys aren't.

By Tom Starner • July 1, 2015

Square wants to take the pain out of payroll

The company is the latest to aim a payroll app at small businesses, hoping to serve those that the heavy hitters might ignore.

By Kathryn Moody • July 1, 2015

Obama declares millions more Americans eligible for overtime pay

The rule change will affect all workers who make less than $50,400 a year -- but not everyone is happy with the decision.

By Kathryn Moody • June 30, 2015

How to help your employees take advantage of their high-deductible health plans

When moving to cheaper plans with more complexity, employers should provide the right learning tools to keep employees aware of their benefits.

By Tom Starner • June 30, 2015

Nestle institutes new maternity leave to encourage breastfeeding

The international company is only the latest to make changes in the midst of national debate on parental leave.

By Kathryn Moody • June 29, 2015

Supreme Court decisions to spark benefits strategy changes

Last week's blockbuster Supreme Court rulings will prompt HR leaders into action to keep their policies compliant into 2015 and beyond.

By Tom Starner • June 29, 2015

Restaurant industry employers call for ACA reform

Despite the Supreme Court's ruling last Thursday, restaurateurs find the healthcare law places an "undue burden" on their business.

By Tom Starner • June 29, 2015

Supreme Court decision paves way for same-sex marriage work benefits

The Court's 5-4 gay marriage decision has huge implications for HR.

By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015

Employers missing chance to save employees hundreds on healthcare tax benefits

Companies are not promoting the FSA rollover feature to employees -- often because they don't understand the new rules.

By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015

New concept in benefits could help workers in the sharing economy

Newly proposed "micro-benefits" may be one solution to the benefits gap.

By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015

Encourage time off and get more done in a high-powered office

Telling employees "You can't work after midnight" won't solve the deeper issue.

By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015

Currency fluctuation driving up cost of sending workers abroad

While these fluctuations impact global employers in many ways, paying the bills for ex-pats is one of the most obvious, according to a new Mercer report.

By Tom Starner • June 23, 2015

How employers are seeing wellness with a broader lens

"Wellness" is taking on a new meaning now that employers are offering everything from yoga classes to massages.

By Tom Starner • June 23, 2015

Survey: Financial wellness rates highest with employees

Wellness today often means both medical and financial considerations are in play, and employees who get both in their wellness program report being more satisfied with their benefits package.

By Tom Starner • June 22, 2015

How would a Cigna-Anthem mega merger affect employee benefits?

Cigna is saying, "no thanks" the bid. But if a deal is eventually struck between the two giants, it would have far-reaching implications for everything from post-consolidation layoffs to healthcare costs.  

By Tom Starner • June 22, 2015

Pet health coverage growing in popularity as employee benefit

It could be an attractive benefit addition in the recruiting/retention battle.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015

Survey: Without healthcare, many employees would walk

Employees voiced a strong opinion about the value of their employer-paid healthcare. 

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015