Big brands join in covering costs of sex reassignment procedures

More companies are offering to cover the costs of sex reassignment surgery and hormone therapy, including Facebook, Netflix and Tesla.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2015

Cash isn't king: Employees prefer rewards that aren't money, study says

It's not the reward, but how it's given that may count the most.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 25, 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

A 'plain English' look at looming ACA tax compliance

The Affordable Care Act's IRS tax provisions are formidible; here's a breakdown of what employers need to know.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 25, 2015

How 'wellness champions' can improve your wellness programs

Wellness champion networks can help employers get more results, according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 24, 2015

'Big data' may be keeping wages lower, says expert

The growing use of data analytics may be unfairly penalizing workers who are not looking to leave their jobs.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 24, 2015

How companies can accommodate working parents, careers

Employees in a recent survey reported that "lifestyle" benefits rate high when it comes to boosting retention and productivity.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2015

Survey: Employers support raising the minimum wage

61% of all employers think minimum wage should be at least $10 an hour.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2015

PwC opens corporate wallet to help pay college debt

The consulting firm wants to help its many young employees pay off their student loans.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2015

With Gusto, new player enters the small business benefits space

The small-employer cloud-based payroll provider has taken the leap into the employee benefits market, reports Fortune. 

By Tom Starner • Sept. 22, 2015

A meditation startup raised $30 million — and it's coming to the workplace

Headspace entered the market in a time when more and more companies are adopting wellness and "mindfulness" initiatives.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 22, 2015

Employee health investments are keeping costs stable, survey says

Many upcoming employer healthcare changes are spurred by the upcoming ACA "Cadillac" tax in 2018.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2015

Retirement planning requires creative ideas to break inertia

Photo doctoring and other fun ideas are are having a positive impact on planning for retirement, according to an article at USA Today.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2015

Biking benefits encourage earth-friendly commuting

While it's not viable for every employer, offering programs to facilitate biking could be an attractive benefit.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2015

Four ways benefits may change within the decade

One consultant reels off the ways he believes disruption will hit today's employee benefits delivery model.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 18, 2015

A university in Arizona denies spousal benefits to married gay couple

Grand Canyon University didn't make its Christian stance clear upon the employee taking the job, the report says.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 17, 2015

Survey: For the fifth straight year, bonus funding is down

Employers may not be investing their bonus dollars in the best way, according to a survey from Towers Watson.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 17, 2015

Over half of employees go to work while feeling sick, survey says

With cold and flu season approaching, it may be time to revisit your sick leave policy with your employees.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 17, 2015

The trouble with vacation time: Why Americans won't take time off

From unlimited to minimum to "paid paid vacation," pretty much everyone has an opinion on paid time off. We sort through the talk.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015

Examining the paid sick leave "epidemic"

As paid sick leave becomes more complicated, compliance has become essential -- and difficult.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015

Even with expansion, parental leave is impossible for some

Some companies are now offering extended parental leave -- but without offering any reason to actually take it.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2015

Kraft Heinz to push retirees to health exchanges

The company made the move in a continued effort to cut costs.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 11, 2015

How companies can help close the retirement savings gender gap

Women trail men when it comes to retirement savings. In certain areas, the gap is as large as 95%.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 10, 2015

A quarter-million comments fuel DOL overtime debate

The conversation doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 10, 2015

Companies worried that on-site clinics will get slammed by Cadillac tax

Concerns are growing about whether they'll be included in tax calculations even though they are supposed to help save money.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 10, 2015

Study: Investment industry may be short-changing pension fund beneficiaries

The industry may not be focused enough on the beneficiaries’ needs or on managing costs, the study says.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 9, 2015