Comp & Benefits: Page 108
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Did Rent the Runway level playing field with new pay strategy?
Deciding its pay-for-performance system was broken, Rent the Runway did away with bonuses and raised salaries.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 30, 2016 -
It's official: Federal contractors must offer paid sick leave
The final rule applies to all covered contracts solicited and awarded on or after Jan. 1, 2017
By Tom Starner • Sept. 30, 2016 -
Trendline
Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.
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EEOC's pay data reporting rule launches March 2018
The EEOC's proposed changes to annual EEO-1 reports signal a need for employers understand the landscape of state equal pay laws.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Cash is king: How personalization and mobile tech are changing benefits
Instant gratification, instant data, instant ROI — in a 24/7 world, benefits are struggling to keep up.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 30, 2016 -
Tech firms look to motivate employee voting with a day off
By encouraging and helping workers to vote, employers can also boost engagement.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2016 -
Survey: CEO-to-employee pay ratios not all created equal
Banking/financial services CEOs, often criticized for excessive pay, have lower ratios than most other industries.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2016 -
HDHPs piling on stress for many employees
Though they are increasingly popular among employees, high deductible healthcare plans require more education and direction from employers.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
In the face of the fiduciary rule, are robo-advisers the future?
The retirement savings industry is the latest to feel the effects from innovative startups.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 29, 2016 -
Aetna 'all-in' on Apple, offers employees an Apple Watch
Aetna has announced plans to give its 50,000 employees a watch and says it will subsidize watches for health plan members.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2016 -
Survey: Most millennials will pay more for secure retirement benefits
A majority (59%) says it wants secure retirement benefits, up from 6 years ago. Conversely, desire for predictable health coverage has dropped.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2016 -
Employees still lack basic healthcare benefits knowledge
According to a new survey, American healthcare consumers still lack basic knowledge when making healthcare coverage decisions.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2016 -
Survey: Data analytics needed to boost benefits ROI
A survey of global HR professionals finds that benefits ROI remains a distant goal for HR leaders, but analytics could help increase employee engagement.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2016 -
EBN survey: Most HR leaders satisfied with enrollment tech
A whopping 93% of respondents indicate that spending on benefits tech will remain at the same levels in 2017.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2016 -
Report: Salaries to hold tight in 2017, wage freezes on the rise
Compensation won't budge much next year despite a stronger job market, a new Aon Hewitt salary survey reveals.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 27, 2016 -
Social security data collection remains a challenge for self-insured employers
Employees don't often cooperate when asked for their SSN. But there are options for struggling employers.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 26, 2016 -
Survey: Paid time off for adoptive parents on the rise
The evolving definition of family means more employers are considering multiple options for their PTO plans.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How spending more on behavioral health can bring wellness savings
More employers are embracing the adage that sometimes you have to give a little to get a lot.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 26, 2016 -
Survey: 36% of employees do not log in hours worked
That data point does not bode well for employers considering the overtime exemption rule's Dec. 1 deadline.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Why worksite clinics may not be meeting expectations
A September 2015 Mercer survey of 134 sponsors found that "only 41% were able to provide ROI data."
By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2016 -
Hospitality industry wage and hour woes fueled by FLSA complexity
Approximately 30 hotels, restaurants and bars across America are hit with a FLSA prosecution every day.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016 -
House Dems propose bill to ban pay history questions
The DOL would have the power to levy fines up to $10,000 against employers who violate the law. Its chances may be slim, however.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016 -
'Secure scheduling' rallies focus on giving hourly workers more stability
Having an unpredictable schedule is a key morale problem for many in the retail and fast food spaces.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016 -
Sponsored by SumTotal
Revitalizing an underperforming performance review process
Performance reviews are often backward-looking discussions used to justify compensation decisions rather than a means to drive growth or recognize achievement.
By Tena Lyons • Sept. 20, 2016 -
Survey: Employees struggle with health benefit confusion, stress
Open enrollment is close and employees are anxious.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 19, 2016 -
NBGH honors 55 employers setting workplace well-being pace
The group spotlighted the employers for helping staff live healthy lifestyles.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 16, 2016