Comp & Benefits: Page 130
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'Big data' may be keeping wages lower, says expert
The growing use of data analytics may be unfairly penalizing workers who are not looking to leave their jobs.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 24, 2015 -
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How companies can accommodate working parents, careers
Employees in a recent survey reported that "lifestyle" benefits rate high when it comes to boosting retention and productivity.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2015 -
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TrendlineInside 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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Survey: Employers support raising the minimum wage
61% of all employers think minimum wage should be at least $10 an hour.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2015 -
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PwC opens corporate wallet to help pay college debt
The consulting firm wants to help its many young employees pay off their student loans.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2015 -
With Gusto, new player enters the small business benefits space
The small-employer cloud-based payroll provider has taken the leap into the employee benefits market, reports Fortune.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 22, 2015 -
A meditation startup raised $30 million — and it's coming to the workplace
Headspace entered the market in a time when more and more companies are adopting wellness and "mindfulness" initiatives.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 22, 2015 -
Employee health investments are keeping costs stable, survey says
Many upcoming employer healthcare changes are spurred by the upcoming ACA "Cadillac" tax in 2018.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Retirement planning requires creative ideas to break inertia
Photo doctoring and other fun ideas are are having a positive impact on planning for retirement, according to an article at USA Today.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Biking benefits encourage earth-friendly commuting
While it's not viable for every employer, offering programs to facilitate biking could be an attractive benefit.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Four ways benefits may change within the decade
One consultant reels off the ways he believes disruption will hit today's employee benefits delivery model.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 18, 2015 -
A university in Arizona denies spousal benefits to married gay couple
Grand Canyon University didn't make its Christian stance clear upon the employee taking the job, the report says.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Survey: For the fifth straight year, bonus funding is down
Employers may not be investing their bonus dollars in the best way, according to a survey from Towers Watson.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 17, 2015 -
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Over half of employees go to work while feeling sick, survey says
With cold and flu season approaching, it may be time to revisit your sick leave policy with your employees.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The trouble with vacation time: Why Americans won't take time off
From unlimited to minimum to "paid paid vacation," pretty much everyone has an opinion on paid time off. We sort through the talk.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Examining the paid sick leave "epidemic"
As paid sick leave becomes more complicated, compliance has become essential -- and difficult.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Even with expansion, parental leave is impossible for some
Some companies are now offering extended parental leave -- but without offering any reason to actually take it.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2015 -
Kraft Heinz to push retirees to health exchanges
The company made the move in a continued effort to cut costs.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How companies can help close the retirement savings gender gap
Women trail men when it comes to retirement savings. In certain areas, the gap is as large as 95%.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 10, 2015 -
A quarter-million comments fuel DOL overtime debate
The conversation doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Companies worried that on-site clinics will get slammed by Cadillac tax
Concerns are growing about whether they'll be included in tax calculations even though they are supposed to help save money.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 10, 2015 -
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Study: Investment industry may be short-changing pension fund beneficiaries
The industry may not be focused enough on the beneficiaries’ needs or on managing costs, the study says.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Why companies are turning to Fitbits for wellness tracking
Fitness tracking gadgets are helping HR avoid a mess of paperwork -- but some are concerned about "Big Brother."
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Survey: College loan help rated higher among young workers than 401(k) or healthcare
A substantial percentage of young workers would prefer student loan help over many popular benefits handed out today.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2015 -
POTUS signs paid sick leave order for government contractors
Employers who want to keep doing business with the federal government will have to start paying for sick leave, starting in 2017.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2015 -
IRS releases 2015 ACA compliance instructions
With 2016 around the corner, employers need to be ready with their completed IRS 2015 ACA reporting forms.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 4, 2015
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