Mid-week Fourth of July vacations causing 1 in 5 managers stress

Half of the employees polled by Office Pulse plan to take vacation time around July 4, and many of those planning to return July 5 said they'll be "extra tired" or "hungover."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 2, 2018

What if we thought of our employees' families as assets?

The simple reality is that you don’t just hire an employee — you hire that individual's entire family, writes Torchlight CEO and founder Adam Goldberg.

By Adam Goldberg • July 2, 2018

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?

By HR Dive staff

Mental health conditions are on the rise, affecting 1 in 5 American adults

The increasing number of workers facing mental health issues has challenged employers' efforts to support workers while maintaining productivity, according to a new study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 29, 2018

Healthcare world watches as Amazon makes moves

The company's acquisition of PillPack and its co-hiring of a prominent U.S. surgeon signal it's ready to respond to employer-held frustrations, sources said.

By Ryan Golden • June 29, 2018

Despite tight labor market, older workers say age remains a barrier to jobs

Only 3% of those who experienced age discrimination made a formal complaint in the workplace or to a government agency, EEOC says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • June 29, 2018

60% of working parents suffer from burnout

Employers have good reason to assist workers in maintaining work-life balance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 28, 2018

Starbucks now covers cosmetic surgery for transgender employees

Procedures considered cosmetic, such as breast augmentation or facial feminization, often "aren't optional" for trans people, said Jamison Green, former president of WPATH.

By Kathryn Moody • June 27, 2018

Cigna plans nationwide curb of opioid addiction through prevention and treatment efforts

Companies are partnering with healthcare providers and communities to try and turn around opioid drug dependency.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2018

Supreme Court won't review tip pooling regs

The rules in question limit employers' ability to require that tipped employees share their gratuities with non-tipped employees.

By Kate Tornone • June 26, 2018

Young adults with degrees are the most financially stable under 35

Financial wellness is a growing area of focus for employers, as are education benefits — and the two are tied together in myriad ways, studies continue to confirm.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2018

5 numbers you need to know from the SHRM 2018 Employee Benefits Survey

Employers may not want to get too caught up in what their competitors are doing, one CHRO said during #SHRM18.

By Ryan Golden • June 20, 2018

National Business Group on Health urges employers to anticipate effects of opioid crisis

Before implementing a solution, an employer must determine the extent to which the epidemic has infiltrated the company.

By Katie Clarey • June 20, 2018

Facing pay equity pressure, employers move toward transparency

Social pressures are forcing employers to reconsider their compensation strategies, along with performance management programs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2018

Over half of US workers have left jobs after finding better benefits offerings

Just over one third of employees in a new Randstad U.S. survey said they are satisfied with their benefits, but only 48% know all of their employer's offerings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2018

HR's strategic role expands while admin role shrinks

Technology is helping HR professionals transition from largely data entry and maintenance overseers to human capital management strategists.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2018

Healthcare and insurance industry consolidation: A bitter pill?

Big name mergers in the health insurance and pharmacy benefits industries might be bad news for healthcare consumers and employers, writes Greg Andrews, SVP, Corporate Synergies.

By Greg Andrews • June 15, 2018

Employees have access to mostly unhealthy foods at work, study shows

More employers are trying to ensure the worker experience in the office leads to healthy choices, but they may be setting themselves up for failure.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2018

Cheesecake Factory found partially liable in $4.57M wage theft case

The case involved 559 subcontracted janitors at eight California restaurants. Workers accumulated up to 10 hours of unpaid overtime per week, according to state officials.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2018

Discover employees can earn a bachelor's degree in new tuition-free program

Millennial employees, in particular, value development and will even leave their current employer for another that offers career growth, studies show.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2018

Big US companies bypassing insurers to cut healthcare costs

Will negotiating directly with providers lower costs and reduce the need for insurance companies and brokers?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2018

SAP to offer early childhood development assistance as new benefit

Employers are increasingly attempting to improve engagement and retention with benefits that have personal value and significance to workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2018

Companies admit falling short of workers' expectations for family-friendly benefits

No employers in a Pacify survey said they were decreasing their investment in family benefits, pointing to its value.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2018

A week or more of vacation can bolster engagement, survey shows

Although workplaces feel the strain of worker shortages due to summer vacations, encouraging employees to take sufficient time off can pay off.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2018

More workers are willing to take promotions without raises

The practice is becoming more common within organizations and increasingly, employees are accepting it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2018

Alphabet's shareholders nix employee proposals to tie diversity goals to pay

Google, one of Alphabet's subsidiaries, remains at the center of a storm of lawsuits alleging both that it hasn't done enough and that it has gone too far.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2018