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Congress pushes ACA's 'Cadillac tax' to 2022
Bipartisan support exists for eliminating the tax, but it is an important part of the law's funding mechanisms, making it difficult to jettison.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2018 -
ADP acquires WorkMarket, extending pay services to contingent workers
The legacy payroll company is setting itself up to be a key player in the growing gig economy, especially as HR's relationship with gig workers expands.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?
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Johnson & Johnson takes top spot for employer brand strategy
Employers are increasingly focused on improving the employee experience — and communicating that experience through their brand.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2018 -
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Mental health and the workplace: How employers can help
The mental health solutions you offer your team will lead to better engagement, higher utilization, and improved results for employees.
By Jeff Dobro, MD • Jan. 23, 2018 -
A quarter of employers don't offer healthcare benefits
But nearly a third of employees are unhappy with the benefits they do have.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Big, unexplained gaps between CEO and worker pay can cut productivity in half
As publicly held companies prepare to comply with a new CEO pay disclosure rule, they may want to take steps to explain the pay ratio directly to employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2018 -
NYC requires employers to grant temporary schedule changes
The law, enacted last week, also permits city employees to request flexible work arrangements at any time, without fear of retaliation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2018 -
ADP: Job switchers gained wages faster than job holders last quarter
Job holders had higher wages overall, but job switchers in service industries saw opportunity for strong gains.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 19, 2018 -
Pennsylvania governor proposes new state overtime threshold
The proposal would increase the threshold gradually, and eventually make workers earning less than $47,892 per year eligible for overtime pay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Employees want rewards accessible online and immediately
Such incentives can be a key way to build brand loyalty — an increasingly important aspect of HR and employee engagement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2018 -
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NJ bans salary history inquiries for state employees
Gov. Phil Murphy signed the order as his first act as governor and encouraged the state legislature to ban such questions statewide.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 17, 2018 -
MD legislature overrides governor's paid leave, 'ban the box' vetoes
The state joins a growing list of jurisdictions enacting employee-friendly workplace laws.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Citigroup ups pay for women and minorities to close its compensation gap
The company says that women and minorities were already earning 99% of what men and non-minorities make, but that it's aiming for 100%.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Despite fiduciary concerns, financial wellness programs continue to expand
A new Alight report shows employers acknowledge the connection between workers' health and finances — and that those factors can impact productivity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Office food is the biggest obstacle to wellness, employees say
Business travel and the office vending machine also pose a problem for employee health goals, a Robert Half survey shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Walmart announces wage increases and bonuses — and then closes 63 Sam's Clubs
The pay changes are reportedly thanks to the recently passed tax bill, but some economists have cast doubt on that motive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 2018 -
ATD: Mentoring programs boost retention, engagement rates
The organization recommends employers start with a pilot program to test formal mentoring in their workplaces.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Both sitting and standing too much at work can be bad for worker health
New analysis from the CDC reveals that the conversation around ergonomics at work is more complex than recent discourse may make it seem.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 2018 -
New Jersey bans discrimination against breastfeeding employees
The law, which took effect immediately, has some provisions that go above and beyond the FLSA.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Your 2018 benefits resolution? Getting the most out of what you have
Go ahead, add that shiny new voluntary benefit to attract candidates. But don't forget about execution.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 10, 2018 -
401k auto-enrollment doesn't stop workers from taking on more debt, economists say
Auto-enrolled employees in a new study aren't increasing their share of high-interest debt, however.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2018 -
DOL scraps 6-factor unpaid intern test
Employers may have more leeway to use unpaid interns under the agency's new "primary beneficiary" test.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 8, 2018 -
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Companies respond to GOP tax bill nixing CEO bonus deductions
Pushback on the issue from corporations is a reminder of the perspective HR may bring to conversations around executive compensation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Study shows slight gain in number of employees signing up for voluntary benefits
It could be a sign that such offerings will pick up steam in 2018.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018 -
With US median base pay at $51,000, wage growth remains stagnant
In 2017, the healthcare and retail industries saw the greatest wage growth. The tech industry, however, saw its growth slow.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018
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