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Report: The healthiest employers use metrics to evaluate their wellness programs
Personalization in wellness programs also is critical, as the one-size-fits-all approach can overlook employees' individual needs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2017 -
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Deep DiveHow Generation Z is changing the benefits landscape
The consensus at the EBN Benefits Forum and Expo in Boca Raton: Roughly 10,000 boomers retire each day, and millennials aren't the only ones lining up to replace them.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Employees' health, productivity improve after EAP counseling, report says
While some may doubt the old standby's effectiveness, the EAP's traditional services and modern take on metrics may make them more relevant today than ever.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Employee healthcare premiums outpace employer contributions
Healthcare cost increases have slowed but employers are still diverting more of the burden to workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Nearly 3 out of 4 workers would leave their current job for one offering remote work
Those same workers are looking for employers who offer the right tech to ensure collaboration is possible from wherever employees are, a new study shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Despite stronger economy, no big pay raises for workers in 2018
Only high performers can expect to receive significant raises next year as employers focus more on efficiency and productivity, an Aon study reveals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 19, 2017 -
CA advances bills on leave, pay reporting and ICE raids
As the federal government reduces employer mandates, California picks up the slack.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Starbucks closed stores, paid workers during Hurricane Irma
The company also released money from its Caring Unites Partners Fund grants to help workers impacted by the storm.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Survey: A chance to work again would draw most older people out of retirement
More than half of retirees told the RAND Corporation that they might return to work, presenting new challenges (and opportunities) for employers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Women experience steeper engagement drops than men after 2 years on the job
Aon also found that women under 25 feel they have fewer opportunities to gain skills than their male counterparts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Women's pay gap closed slightly from 79.6 cents to 80.5 cents on the dollar
The reason for the closed gap is not strides in pay fairness; it's because men earned less.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Understanding the rewards — and risks — of the modern retirement plan
As Americans plan for their retirement, recently enacted changes to related laws could impact employer-sponsored plans.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 14, 2017 -
How many wellness perks are too many?
Free meals, personal trainers and other perks are hard to turn down, but employee participation in such programs casts strong doubt on ROI.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2017 -
EEOC: Vacating workplace wellness rules would cause turmoil for employers
A judge recently sided with AARP over the rules, but EEOC warns that getting rid of them now could cause major headaches later.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Pizza Hut denounces manager's Hurricane Irma attendance warning
Written and well-communicated disaster plans are crucial for both employers and employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2017 -
NYT: Women at Google paid less than men at nearly all levels, employees' data shows
Google officials said that the salary data omits factors like job role and tenure that account for pay differences, but the differences persist across both static and variable pay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Sponsored by Fitbit Inc.
Critical knowledge you'll master after Fitbit Captivate
Workplace wellness is no longer a nice-to-have. Business leaders know that happy, healthy employees are critical to organizational success, and it all begins with wellness.
Sept. 12, 2017 -
While candidates want more remote work, employers aren't entirely sold
Recruiters and employers report that candidates are increasingly asking for remote work options.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Black men earn 70 cents for every dollar white men earn, new study shows
The gap has both lingered and widened over time, leading economists to say it isn't likely to close anytime soon.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Report: GOP senators joining Democrats to repair ACA
It's unclear exactly what such a compromise would mean for employers, but the effort could help stabilize the individual market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Not disclosing past salary hurts women candidates, study finds
It's a no-win situation for women, since basing pay on past salaries can entrench old biases.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Worker confidence slipped to 12-month low in Q1 2017
Wage stagnation and a lack of belief in opportunities for advancement are potential causes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Trump names state employment agency director to head wage and hour division
The wait is not over for compliance officers, as a backlog of appointees may delay the process.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 7, 2017 -
DOJ ends defense of controversial overtime rule
The era of the Obama overtime rule is essentially over — but that doesn't mean overtime changes aren't on the horizon.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Sponsored by Fitbit
How to turn wellness trends into action items
An increasing number of organizations are including employee well-being as part of their overall business strategy.
Sept. 7, 2017
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