10 best practices for managing leave

The executive director of a national disability management group offers her advice on successful leave management. 

By Tom Starner • May 18, 2015

What you need to know about SCOTUS' unanimous ruling on 401(k) oversight

The decision puts added pressure on employers to pay attention on 401(k) plans.

By Tom Starner • May 18, 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

IRS: Plan sponsors bear the ultimate 401(k) loan record-keeping burden

The agency has a clear message about plan sponsor responsibilities when it comes to keeping track of 401(k) loans.

By Tom Starner • May 17, 2015

Move over, ROI: 'VOI' measures health, wellness success more accurately

A new study says ROI falls short today in accurately measuring the effectiveness of an employer's health and wellness strategies.

By Tom Starner • May 13, 2015

More employees on the move as relocation budgets rise

For the first time since the recession, relocation budgets and activity are on the rise.

By Tom Starner • May 13, 2015

High flying perks: Chinese firm sends thousands of workers on French vacation

How about sending 6,400 of your best and brightest employees abroad for some fully funded, globe trotting R&R?

By Tom Starner • May 11, 2015

Group launches 'Shark Tank'-like competition for innovative health benefits models

A national healthcare business group is offering innovative startups a chance to swim with the sharks.

By Tom Starner • May 10, 2015

Private health exchanges: A viable option for HR & benefits leaders?

With its recent success, Aon Hewitt's private health care exchange product may be on the leading edge of healthcare benefits alternatives for large employers.

By Tom Starner • May 10, 2015

April jobs report beats expectations, but is worker productivity falling?

The jobs figures are reassuring, but there's still murkiness surrounding the broader economic picture, especially for workers.

By Tom Starner • May 7, 2015

The talent war is driving employers to boost retention with more benefit options

With demand for talent growing, benefits make a difference for employees in a major way, according to MetLife's latest annual benefits survey.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

Are we headed for sea change in how Americans approach retirement?

"It even raises the question, is retirement the right word?"

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

Employers taking a second look at defined contribution pension structure

It may be time for employers with such pension plans to re-examine the inclusion of company stock.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

How EEOC is trying to clear the air for corporate wellness programs

With its latest decision, the commission has given employers a bit of wellness clarity when it comes to penalties for non-participating employees.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

Will the CEO-employee pay gap issue ever be resolved?

The gap in pay generates headlines—again. But as usual, no changes are expected.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2015

Are wellness programs turning a deaf ear towards hearing health?

A recent study of 500 benefits professionals found that hearing health is a missing link in most wellness programs.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2015

How one women-led law firm is trying to strike the right work/life balance

The Geller Law Group, a six-woman firm, follows a family-friendly founding philosophy. And it seems to be working.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2015

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

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