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

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

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