Comp & Benefits: Page 68
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Deep Dive
No matter your workforce, you have caregivers who need help
Employers can take several steps and work through existing solutions to support employees during a critical time. But what does that look like in a modern workplace?
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 26, 2018 -
The benefits specialist role is growing to include recruiting and retention
Benefits are becoming integral to talent acquisition, but only 7% of professionals in a survey said they communicate with employees about significant life changes that could impact benefits consumption.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2018 -
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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47% of employees with medical conditions aren't properly advised on workplace resources
A new study emphasizes the important role employers play by providing employees with appropriate information and services to reduce stress.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2018 -
Pay nondisclosure and poor communication frustrate job seekers
On the other hand, pay transparency, uncanceled interviews and timely callbacks add up to a positive candidate experience, a new Glassdoor poll said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2018 -
Fitbit rolls out connected health platform for health plans, employers
The tool leverages the company's wearables technology with an app and Twine Health's disease management know-how.
By Meg Bryant • Sept. 20, 2018 -
Millennials and older workers split on work motivations
Flexible work options, however, appear to be highly desirable to workers across generational lines, according to a recent FlexJobs survey.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2018 -
Why Netflix was named a top employer brand
Increasingly, employers have to both build a strong company culture and spread the word about their employee experience to attract top candidates.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2018 -
Auto-deducted lunch breaks continue to land employers in court
The FLSA doesn't expressly prohibit automatic deductions, but recent lawsuits show that they can be risky.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 20, 2018 -
Opinion
Navigating mandatory minimum wage increases and historically low unemployment rates
HR should view minimum wage increases as an opportunity to evaluate hiring and compensation policies across their companies, writes Paycor CHRO Karen Crone.
By Karen Crone • Sept. 20, 2018 -
The typical worker has saved $0 for retirement
Automatic enrollment is the most powerful tool an employer has to encourage employees to save for retirement, National Institute on Retirement Security Executive Director Diane Oakley said.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Court advances ATF employees' overtime suit
Agency employees say they were misclassified as exempt and denied overtime for years.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Most workers are satisfied with their benefits but want choice
A strong majority of both employees and employers report a positive benefits marketplace experience, which may be welcome news on the eve of open enrollment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2018 -
Study: Managers see lack of loyalty in lengthy maternity leaves
Employers are offering longer parental leaves, but is this generosity harming women's standing in the workplace?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Sept. 18, 2018 -
Survey: 'Work perks' are gaining on traditional benefits
Employees say fringe benefits will be a key consideration in evaluating future jobs, signaling how seriously they consider employers' offerings.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 17, 2018 -
One industry's CHROs are seeing pay increases as the role becomes more strategic
HR issues underpin some of the toughest business challenges today and industries are beginning to recognize that.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Point solutions are playing a lead role in healthcare benefits cost control
Previously, employers handled increased costs by raising deductibles or offering less generous plans, but 44% of respondents in a Mercer report said they don't plan to do either in 2019.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Social media and work interrupt needed lunch breaks
When an employee pauses midday to enjoy a non-boring salad and a conversation with a co-worker, he or she could regain a lot of the energy lost that morning.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Failure to communicate relocation options can create a retention problem
Shuffling staff can be a wise strategy in a tight labor market, allowing employers to avoid the expensive external hiring process.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Trump's driver drops overtime suit, moves to arbitration
While the president may emerge from these claims unscathed, other employers often aren't so lucky. Compliance issues can affect both talent attraction and retention.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Most workers say they'd be more productive working at home
Research has shown that flexible work policies can benefit employees for a wide range of reasons.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Workers are worried about retirement — and they want employers' help
Studies continue to show that employees' financial concerns are front and center at work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Words of affirmation top remote and onsite workers' reward preference
As more employees work remotely, traditional rewards might not be enough to engage and retain them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Multigenerational workers find common ground in wanting financial security, work-life balance
The report also found, however, that the different generations still harbor stereotypes about each other.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2018 -
SMB wages, job growth fell in August as workers picked up the slack
Weekly hours worked are up, an indication that employees are working longer hours to make up for reduced hiring, according to an analysis by Paychex and IHS Markit.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2018 -
Study: 41% of employees will only accept jobs offering flexible work schedules
In a tight labor market, employers will need to offer enticing benefits to recruit, engage and keep top talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2018