Comp & Benefits: Page 134
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Nestle institutes new maternity leave to encourage breastfeeding
The international company is only the latest to make changes in the midst of national debate on parental leave.
By Kathryn Moody • June 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Supreme Court decisions to spark benefits strategy changes
Last week's blockbuster Supreme Court rulings will prompt HR leaders into action to keep their policies compliant into 2015 and beyond.
By Tom Starner • June 29, 2015 -
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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Restaurant industry employers call for ACA reform
Despite the Supreme Court's ruling last Thursday, restaurateurs find the healthcare law places an "undue burden" on their business.
By Tom Starner • June 29, 2015 -
Supreme Court decision paves way for same-sex marriage work benefits
The Court's 5-4 gay marriage decision has huge implications for HR.
By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015 -
Employers missing chance to save employees hundreds on healthcare tax benefits
Companies are not promoting the FSA rollover feature to employees -- often because they don't understand the new rules.
By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015 -
New concept in benefits could help workers in the sharing economy
Newly proposed "micro-benefits" may be one solution to the benefits gap.
By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015 -
Encourage time off and get more done in a high-powered office
Telling employees "You can't work after midnight" won't solve the deeper issue.
By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015 -
Currency fluctuation driving up cost of sending workers abroad
While these fluctuations impact global employers in many ways, paying the bills for ex-pats is one of the most obvious, according to a new Mercer report.
By Tom Starner • June 23, 2015 -
How employers are seeing wellness with a broader lens
"Wellness" is taking on a new meaning now that employers are offering everything from yoga classes to massages.
By Tom Starner • June 23, 2015 -
Survey: Financial wellness rates highest with employees
Wellness today often means both medical and financial considerations are in play, and employees who get both in their wellness program report being more satisfied with their benefits package.
By Tom Starner • June 22, 2015 -
How would a Cigna-Anthem mega merger affect employee benefits?
Cigna is saying, "no thanks" the bid. But if a deal is eventually struck between the two giants, it would have far-reaching implications for everything from post-consolidation layoffs to healthcare costs.
By Tom Starner • June 22, 2015 -
Pet health coverage growing in popularity as employee benefit
It could be an attractive benefit addition in the recruiting/retention battle.
By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015 -
Survey: Without healthcare, many employees would walk
Employees voiced a strong opinion about the value of their employer-paid healthcare.
By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015 -
Employee compensation barely moves in 1Q, Labor Department reports
The report is the latest to indicate that the era of slow wage growth is continuing.
By Tom Starner • June 16, 2015 -
Oregon hops on the paid sick leave bandwagon
Oregon is now the fourth state to guarantee paid sicks leave and so far, those efforts have not had a negative impact on business.
By Tom Starner • June 15, 2015 -
Experts: Employer support during and after pregnancy can have solid ROI
Support for pregnant employees is not just a good idea on the HR compliance front, but it can also prove to be smart business.
By Tom Starner • June 15, 2015 -
Aon Hewitt consultant: Benefits success goes well beyond pay
A communications consultant at the group calls for balanced benefits and wide-open, clear communications to meet the demands of today's changing workforce.
By Tom Starner • June 12, 2015 -
Could larger lunchroom tables be a productivity booster?
Analyzing employee workplace movement can lead to some interesting productivity data.
By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015 -
Virgin Management to offer full year of paid parental leave
Richard Branson's Virgin Management added a major benefit to its package—but it won't affect that many employees.
By Tom Starner • June 9, 2015 -
Wal-Mart's trying to warm up to its workers—will it work?
The retail giant is trying to win the hearts and minds of its workforce (and the public) by raising the often-frigid AC temperature in its stores, loosening dress codes, and upgrading background music.
By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015 -
In rising trend, Chipotle serves up new benefits to hourly workers
With the talent wars heating up for entry-level workers, HR executives in similar industries may need to follow the chain's example.
By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015 -
In planning open enrollment, avoid 'firehose' approach
Adding voluntary benefits such as life, dental, and disability to the menu can be a great idea—but only if HR doesn't overwhelm employees.
By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015 -
Facebook's green roof: Raising the bar for employee perks
Not every employer can afford a perk like Facebook's 9-acre green roof, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't look for creative ways to give employees a chance to recharge and/or think.
By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015 -
Subsidized child care among key benefits that can cut employee stress
Not all benefits are created equal when it comes to reducing stress and improving productivity.
By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015 -
Online retailer to pay college tuition for employees' kids
"We're building a long term business and if you are along for the ride, we are going to invest in you," said Boxed CEO Chieh Huang.
By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015