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Prevention is key to reducing the cost of employee back pain, arthritis
Strategies focused on prevention can help employers manage musculoskeletal disorders or related impairments, like opioid addiction, says NEBGH.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Korn Ferry: Only 27% of employers ready to reskill workers for future tech jobs
Will employers lag behind as automation, IoT and other tech advance?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineA deep dive into the future of work
With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.
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Most employees say higher pay matters more than better benefits
An unpredictable regulatory environment makes benefits packages even more difficult to understand, but a pay raise has clear value to employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2017 -
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 -
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 -
Study: 60% of workforce will be independent by 2027
Employers can expect to see more independent workers and increased automation during the next decade.
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 -
'Best Workplaces for Women' work better for everyone, study shows
Winning companies focused heavily on employee development and had friendly, welcoming environments.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 19, 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 -
Employees go above and beyond when inspired by company culture
When employees go beyond the call of duty, their work experience is more meaningful and their organizations operate more effectively.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 19, 2017 -
71% of workers think 'friending' their coworkers on Facebook is just fine
Managers, however, aren't sold on the appropriateness of employees connecting on social media.
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 -
Why one startup just wants its millennial employees to move on
Formerly an outsourcer for corporate training, Jolt now positions itself as something CEO Roei Duetsch believes is more valuable.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Congress considers mandatory E-Verify; SHRM voices support
The legislative proposal would phase in E-Verify for new employees in six-month increments and permit employers to use the system for current workers.
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 -
Despite terrorism worries, most Gen Z grads say they'd accept a job abroad
While 65% of survey respondents said they believe terrorism is on the rise, only 13% said it would keep them from working overseas.
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 -
Slack tackles machine learning in the workplace
As the company continues its quest to replace email, it plans to introduce some features that will predict processes users might want.
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 -
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 -
Employee confidence in the economy at highest level since 2014, Gartner says
Workers' confidence might be up, but they're working harder and staying on the job longer.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2017 -
'Sanctuary businesses' get a pass on illegal immigration crackdown, critics allege
There's a contradiction brewing between business' needs and Republicans' priorities on immigration and deregulation.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2017