A new way to save big on pharmacy benefits? Clinical reviews

It is not uncommon for prescription plan costs to approach 30% of the overall benefit spend for some employers, writes Corporate Synergies SVP John Crable.

By John Crable • March 26, 2018

Starbucks closes all US gender pay gaps, plans to close gaps worldwide

Starbucks joins employers taking bold, decisive action to eliminate pay inequities for women and minorities — partly driven by the moves of activist investors.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 26, 2018

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

Humana will pay $2.5M to resolve pay discrimination claims

The company agreed to pay 753 women back wages and interest, and also promised to make pay adjustments.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2018

LinkedIn's Top Companies show the power of employer brand

Best-in-class companies continue to attract employees, even when embroiled in controversy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2018

Tesla shareholders approve $2.6B compensation package for CEO Elon Musk

The news of Musk's compensation plan comes as employees across the country are finding out for the first time how their pay stacks up against their CEOs'.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

Despite ban trend, most employers still use salary history to set pay

However, many employers find salary history bans simple to carry out, and some have chosen to stop asking such questions, even without a mandate to do so, according to a new study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

Ohio Chamber of Commerce launches employer opioid toolkit

Modules cover best practices for creating a drug-free workplace program, drafting workplace policies and providing employee assistance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 21, 2018

Cybersecurity is struggling with diversity, but workers say mentorships could help

While minority representation within the field is slightly higher than the overall workforce, minorities are in lower-level positions and are paid less than their peers, according to an (ISC)² report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2018

Small employers are adopting self-insured health plans, as large companies retreat

Self-insured health plans are supposed to cut costs, so why are large and midsize employers dropping them?

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 19, 2018

How Zenefits is moving its employee benefits business forward

At its core, the company wants to integrate, but also streamline, different moving parts, functions and capabilities.

By Ryan Golden • March 16, 2018

Super 8, Ramada shell out $73K for paying housekeepers by the room

While many expect the federal government's enforcement efforts to be less punitive with the administration change, the case shows that liquidated damages are still being used.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018

US workers seeing how their pay stacks up against their CEOs' for the first time

The first round of published pay ratios mandated by the Dodd-Frank disclosure requirement are now available.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018

More employers go direct to providers, sidestepping payers

Big companies like Walmart and Apple are looking to bypass payers for some services.

By Les Masterson • March 14, 2018

Nonsmokers say they should get additional vacation days

With the average smoker spending six days a year on smoke breaks, 80% of nonsmokers polled said they deserve extra time off.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2018

'I am worried': Former DOL official says $47K overtime rule still a possibility

Between slow rulemaking processes and a fast-approaching election year, employers aren't out of the woods just yet, Tammy McCutchen told attendees at SHRM's employment law and legislative conference.

By Kate Tornone • March 13, 2018

HDHPs have fallen way short of 'silver bullet' status

High deductible plans account for just 30% of health plans offered by employers, according to a report from Gartner and DirectPath.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 13, 2018

Employees on long-term opioid prescriptions stay out longer on disability

The overprescribing of opioids is challenging employers in unprecedented ways. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 12, 2018

Target boosts wages to $12 an hour

This move is part of the company's mission to get its workers to $15 by 2020 — and it highlights the pressures retailers are facing when it comes to talent.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 12, 2018

Report: Employers should broaden wellness programs beyond fitness and nutrition

Employers tend to set limits on what their programs cover, analysts at The Campbell Institute said, making such programs less effective than more holistic models.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 9, 2018

McDonald's logo flip stunt for International Women's Day falls flat

The attempted statement is an example of why both external branding and internal HR practices need synergy — so employers don't risk alienating employees and customers alike.

By Peter Adams • March 9, 2018

Study: To see paid sick leave ROI, plans need to offer 10 days or more

Could generous paid sick leave policies that boost preventive medicine use cut healthcare costs?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 8, 2018

Employees want financial products, education from work

Personal financial struggles are frequently cited as a distraction from work, but employers can help.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 8, 2018

DOL launches wage violation self-reporting program

The pilot program allows employers to avoid fees like liquidated damages if they identify mistakes and pay workers any back wages they're due.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • March 7, 2018

Sluggish wage growth hasn't been equal across demographic lines

A new report from Economic Policy Institute supports the argument that wages have not kept pace with productivity and other economic metrics.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2018

4 workforce investments your C-suite should consider, according to Mercer

As some companies respond to the new tax law with minimum wage bumps and one-time bonuses, others are looking at more strategic uses for their savings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2018