Comp & Benefits: Page 129
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Are employers doing what they can to encourage flexible work?
Workplace flexibility is supported by 80% of employers surveyed, but only 37% have a formal policy in place.
By Tom Starner • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Survey: Employers lag in offering 'consumer'-like benefits tech
Ignoring the demand for high-quality benefits management technology may be driving lower retention rates.
By Tom Starner • Oct. 9, 2015 -
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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Many workers clueless about what their benefits actually mean, says survey
While employees know their benefits are critical, the majority have no idea on specifics.
By Tom Starner • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Kickstarter drops their unlimited vacation policy
The tech firm changed their benefit because employees found it "confusing."
By Tom Starner • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Pay transparency is a winning idea, survey finds
A survey from Payscale had some surprising findings about compensation.
By Tom Starner • Oct. 8, 2015 -
D.C. poised to offer nation's top family leave perk
It covers pretty much every employee who works in the District.
By Tom Starner • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Study reveals potential downside of telecommuting
While telecommuting has recieved a lot of attention as of late, it may not mean all good things for an office environment.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Study finds ACA may shift claims from insurers to workers' comp carriers
In a move that could cost "hundreds of millions of dollars," the fee-for-service model of workers' compensation is providing case-shifting incentives.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Survey: Workers ultra-stressed over finances, retirement savings
The results speak to the need for more workplace financial wellness efforts.
By Tom Starner • Oct. 7, 2015 -
Employees want better decision-making tools for open enrollment
A recent survey from Aflac found that employees want more and better tools to help them make the smartest decisions.
By Tom Starner • Oct. 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
#BFE15 and the ACA: Busted myths and top tips
Three experts explain the Affordable Care Act in as mundane language as can be mustered.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Genetic cancer screens increasingly popular benefit
Visa is the latest employer covering the cost of genetic testing for ovarian and breast cancer. With the battle for talent ongoing, creative benefits are in play.
By Tom Starner • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Adoption of six-hour workdays energizing nurses
Six-hour work days may not be coming to America soon, but they are being tried in Sweden, with some success.
By Tom Starner • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Inexact time-keeping puts employers at risk under DOL rules
Employers using paper time sheets or not recording time at all could be subject to audit and penalties when overtime requirements go into effect.
By Tom Starner • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
#BFE15: Contesting the debate over private exchanges
Benefits aren't any less complicated, which explains the new fervor and richness of the conversation.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Do wellness programs provide proper data privacy?
Critics say workers do not have enough data privacy protections in place as it stands today.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Flexible work programs: Desired, but seldom used
To help employees take advantage requires a strong cultural push and specific strategies, say the experts.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 30, 2015 -
How EY maintains a model EAP program
EY has had a strong and always evolving EAP program. Key success factors? Flexibility, comprehensiveness, communications and metrics.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Poll: Employers worried about explaining CEO pay ratio to workforce
A recent Towers Watson poll found that employers are ill-prepared for the upcoming CEO pay ratio disclosure requirements, especially when it comes to explaining it all to their workforce and shareholders.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Is it a good HR practice to make salaries public?
While secrecy has long been the norm, a new generation is asking new questions about salary transparency.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Aon Hewitt: Employers should assist workers in benefits open enrollment process
Open enrollment is about to happen, and an expert from Aon says it's on employers to help workers make the best possible choices.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Big brands join in covering costs of sex reassignment procedures
More companies are offering to cover the costs of sex reassignment surgery and hormone therapy, including Facebook, Netflix and Tesla.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Cash isn't king: Employees prefer rewards that aren't money, study says
It's not the reward, but how it's given that may count the most.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 25, 2015 -
A 'plain English' look at looming ACA tax compliance
The Affordable Care Act's IRS tax provisions are formidible; here's a breakdown of what employers need to know.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 25, 2015 -
How 'wellness champions' can improve your wellness programs
Wellness champion networks can help employers get more results, according to an expert.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 24, 2015