Comp & Benefits: Page 86
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Deep Dive
To cut healthcare costs, more employers are offering second opinion services
Some are considering the benefit as a way to provide more valuable care to all employees, not just those with dire health issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2018 -
United Airlines cancels employee bonus lottery after backlash
The airline said its intent was to spice up its annual bonus strategy, but some employees took offense, saying the lottery would only reward an "elite few."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Adeline Kon/HR Dive
TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?
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Sponsored by One Medical
Why is the decline of independent primary care increasing your healthcare costs?
The decline of independent primary care doesn’t just create a fragmented, inefficient, and less effective experience for employees seeking care — it also drives up healthcare costs for employers.
By Jeff Dobro, MD • March 6, 2018 -
Costco named No. 1 on Indeed's list of top companies for comp and benefits
Notable offerings cited by Indeed include FedEx's wedding leave policy and Capital One's adoption and surrogacy reimbursements.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2018 -
#MeToo, #TimesUp movements may spur pay transparency
Many employers are now working to ensure pay parity, and improved transparency may be a key component of that effort.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2018 -
All things equal, women still earn only 92 cents on the dollar
The wage gap has narrowed drastically in recent decades, partly due to women attending and graduating college in greater numbers and increasingly pursuing high-paying careers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • March 2, 2018 -
Companies that innovate to lower health costs save more than $2K per employee a year
Willis Towers Watson says "best-performing" firms achieve reduced costs by promoting plan design innovations and a culture of well-being, among other strategies.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2018 -
Deep Dive
DOL opinion letters: Flawed, but the best option available?
Employers can once again directly ask the federal government wage and hour questions and — hopefully — get a response.
By Kate Tornone • March 1, 2018 -
20 states suing to invalidate ACA
The Republican attorneys general are arguing that with the individual mandate penalty zeroed out, the law can't be enforced and is unconstitutional.
By Shannon Muchmore • March 1, 2018 -
Tech firm diversity survey marked by conflicting results
A majority of those in the tech industry say they've worked in a diverse department — yet 45% also agree that the industry remains overwhelmingly white and male.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2018 -
Two-thirds of millennials have saved absolutely nothing for retirement
Even among those millennials who do have access to an employer-sponsored plan, just over one-third participate in those plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Apple to launch primary care clinics for employees, CNBC reports
Onsite clinics are increasingly finding ground among employers seeking to radically change their benefits engagement, though their expense should be noted.
By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Tesla to launch workplace charging station partnership program
The stations are free to install, but will only be compatible with Tesla automobiles.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2018 -
JPMorgan Chase moves to close pay gaps after shareholder pressure
The financial firm is the sixth this year to agree to act at the request of activist investment group Arjuna Capital.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Alaska bans subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
The state joins Maryland and New Hampshire in ending the decades-old practice.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2018 -
More employers are offering auto-enrollment 401k plans to encourage saving
Employers' enhancements to 401k plans must include better ways to communicate the benefit to employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Prevention — and intervention — are key to fighting drug addiction at work
Opioids have put drug addiction at work back under the spotlight, and employers can't afford to stand idly by.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2018 -
Caregiver PTO remains too costly for many small employers, report says
While only four states currently mandate paid time off for caregivers, other states are considering the measure.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Acosta advocates new health plans, updated regs for gig workers
The Labor Secretary spoke Thursday at the launch event for a new tech sector partnership that will evaluate the impact of new economic models on the workforce.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Leave management in 2018: More laws, more outsourcing
During a recent webinar, the Disability Management Employer Coalition offered insight on recent leave trends — both problems and solutions.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Sponsored by One Medical
Why employer healthcare strategies must be local
By envisioning equity through local solutions, companies are starting to move forward toward tangible care, quality, and value.
By Jeff Dobro, MD • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Most employers think their wellness programs are working, but employees disagree
Employees increasingly report they would participate only if offered incentives, new research from Willis Towers Watson shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2018 -
After salary, workers most likely to consider PTO, culture when weighing offers
Just over a quarter of respondents to an Accountemps survey cited paid time off/vacation time as the biggest factor in a job offer, but many workers leave vacation days on the table.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2018 -
Alcohol as a company perk might deter recent college grads
New research suggests that job seekers are analyzing the smallest details in an organization's culture, even perks like drinking at work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2018 -
Opinion
Following DOL cover-up, the tip sharing rule's future looks bleak
The U.S. Department of Labor faces an uphill battle in proving the rule would have any benefits for workers, writes Katherine L. Fechte, an attorney at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
By Katie Fechte • Feb. 21, 2018
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