Comp & Benefits: Page 131
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Can parents take all of their "extended parental leave?"
Companies are receiving much fanfare for increasing parental leave -- but without adjusting their cultures to encourage taking it.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 3, 2015 -
A perk for working moms: Shipping breast milk back home
The benefit is becoming popular in places where the talent war rages on, especially in industries strapped for diversity.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 2, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Employees more productive working outside the office, survey says
The office is surprisingly low on the list of most productive places to work -- not a great sign for employers.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2015 -
Labor day a 'day of labor' for some Americans
Labor Day may be a holiday for many Americans, but for some percentage, it will be just another day at work.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2015 -
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Gallup: Telecommuting rates rise yet again, but growth has leveled off
Telecommuting has increased, but is not growing as much as once predicted, according to Gallup.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 28, 2015 -
Benefits communications requires taking the workforce pulse, reacting to needs
Successful benefits communication means being able to craft a clear message from the executive level down.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Study: Cadillac tax to hit 42% of employers within a decade
The Cadillac tax on healthcare will affect one in four employers by 2018. The result: popular offerings could be strictly limited.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Expert: Self-funded health care has arrived
Employers don't have to be large to look into self-funded healthcare benefits.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Home care workers may soon be guaranteed a minimum wage
Those employed by third-party agencies are no longer exempt from minimum wage and overtime, thanks to a court ruling.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Netflix facing pushback on new parental leave perk
The company is facing protests over DVD employees not receiving the same benefit policy, but is holding firm for now.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Lack of leave forces some mothers to return to work early
Some new mothers are returning to work as early as 2 weeks after birth
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How one company brought mindfulness to the forefront of wellness
Mindfulness is helping employees at MassMutual be happier, more balanced people -- both on and off the job.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 20, 2015 -
NY Fed: ACA driving up healthcare costs, but jobs stable
The Affordable Care Act has caused a bit of consternation among employers -- and the costs may be worse next year.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Pinterest joins group of startups analyzing pay for discrimination
Using data analysis to suss out gender-based pay discrimination is gaining traction among smaller tech start-ups, but it's still not as widespread as it should be, say experts.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Repealing the ACA's Cadillac Tax on benefits is an uphill climb
Repealing the tax is gaining some traction in Washington, but repeal is unlikely without some way to replace expected revenue.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Wellness message is not reaching employees
Wellness programs are a hot HR commodity, but many employers aren't doing enough to make their employees aware they exist.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 14, 2015 -
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Employers bracing for Cadillac tax with benefit plan strategies
A survey found that employers are keeping healthcare benefit costs stable while hedging their bets on the looming Cadillac tax.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Survey: A third of employees have 'jobs,' not careers
A new report from Mercer found that employees are woefully in the dark when it comes to career paths -- and they blame their employers.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 13, 2015 -
No one is sure how the CEO pay ratio rule will work
Observers disagree on whether the rule will have any positive impact other than shining a light on the issue.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Dems lose bid to move leave and wage bills through Senate
But the push for paid sick and family leave, and an increased minimum wage, is going nowhere, says an expert.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Workplace bereavement benefits offer many upsides
Bereavement counseling seems like an odd employee benefit, but the estimated productivity drain connected to grieving employees is serious.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 12, 2015 -
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Deep DiveAre employers facing the paid sick time off tipping point?
Paid sick days are gaining traction across the U.S. But many employers are struggling to navigate the growing patchwork of state and city laws mandating the benefit.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 11, 2015 -
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Employers challenged to give workers more say over healthcare plans
To successfully move to a shared accountability healthcare strategy requires thoughtful planning -- or else it could backfire.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Survey: U.S. workforce pay raises hold steady in 2016
How will raises fare in 2016? Pretty much the same as 2014 and 2015, according to the latest data from Towers Watson.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Report: Millennials may be driving the parental leave trend
Paid leave, in particular, is one benefit that's gathering greater attention from employers who want to retain talent.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 10, 2015
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