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

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

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

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

Employee compensation barely moves in 1Q, Labor Department reports

The report is the latest to indicate that the era of slow wage growth is continuing.

By Tom Starner • June 16, 2015

Oregon hops on the paid sick leave bandwagon

Oregon is now the fourth state to guarantee paid sicks leave and so far, those efforts have not had a negative impact on business.

By Tom Starner • June 15, 2015

Experts: Employer support during and after pregnancy can have solid ROI

Support for pregnant employees is not just a good idea on the HR compliance front, but it can also prove to be smart business.

By Tom Starner • June 15, 2015

Aon Hewitt consultant: Benefits success goes well beyond pay

A communications consultant at the group calls for balanced benefits and wide-open, clear communications to meet the demands of today's changing workforce.

By Tom Starner • June 12, 2015

Could larger lunchroom tables be a productivity booster?

Analyzing employee workplace movement can lead to some interesting productivity data.

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

Virgin Management to offer full year of paid parental leave

Richard Branson's Virgin Management added a major benefit to its package—but it won't affect that many employees.

By Tom Starner • June 9, 2015

Wal-Mart's trying to warm up to its workers—will it work?

The retail giant is trying to win the hearts and minds of its workforce (and the public) by raising the often-frigid AC temperature in its stores, loosening dress codes, and upgrading background music.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

In rising trend, Chipotle serves up new benefits to hourly workers

With the talent wars heating up for entry-level workers, HR executives in similar industries may need to follow the chain's example.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

In planning open enrollment, avoid 'firehose' approach

Adding voluntary benefits such as life, dental, and disability to the menu can be a great idea—but only if HR doesn't overwhelm employees.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Facebook's green roof: Raising the bar for employee perks

Not every employer can afford a perk like Facebook's 9-acre green roof, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't look for creative ways to give employees a chance to recharge and/or think. 

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

Subsidized child care among key benefits that can cut employee stress

Not all benefits are created equal when it comes to reducing stress and improving productivity.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

Online retailer to pay college tuition for employees' kids

"We're building a long term business and if you are along for the ride, we are going to invest in you," said Boxed CEO Chieh Huang. 

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

Survey: Employee 401(k) involvement low, despite savings increases

Even though 401(k) participation is on the rise, employees are not as involved in managing their money as they have been in the past.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

Dave & Buster's accused of cutting hours to avoid providing healthcare

The entertainment chain has been sued over an alleged violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. 

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

Job-hoppers create fresh challenge for employers

Some companies are scrambling to hold onto workers for the first time in years. 

By Tom Starner • June 1, 2015

Survey: Non-medical benefits can help close the optimism gap

"These products help bridge the gap between current confidence and future concern in covering health-care expenses – ultimately improving employee optimism," says one senior VP. 

By Tom Starner • May 29, 2015

Why posting SPDs online only could put employers in a legal bind

Summary Plan Descriptions are critical docuements, so posting them on company intranets is probably not enough, according to one law firm.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015

HSA component of 'Cadillac Tax' draws major fire from employers

Will Obamacare's Cadillac Tax roll on, or drive into a rut? Opposing forces are lining up for a 2018 showdown.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015

100 day, 1200 company fitness & lifestyle initiative kicks off Wednesday

A healthier workforce is the goal of a 100-day global program (now in iths 12th year) with basic wellness at the core.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015

How engagement and innovation can reduce workplace diabetes costs

A new report found that by using innovative, engagement-driven approaches to managing diabetes, workplace costs can go down and health outcomes can go up.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015