Employers taking a second look at defined contribution pension structure

It may be time for employers with such pension plans to re-examine the inclusion of company stock.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

How EEOC is trying to clear the air for corporate wellness programs

With its latest decision, the commission has given employers a bit of wellness clarity when it comes to penalties for non-participating employees.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.

By HR Dive staff

Will the CEO-employee pay gap issue ever be resolved?

The gap in pay generates headlines—again. But as usual, no changes are expected.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2015

Are wellness programs turning a deaf ear towards hearing health?

A recent study of 500 benefits professionals found that hearing health is a missing link in most wellness programs.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2015

How one women-led law firm is trying to strike the right work/life balance

The Geller Law Group, a six-woman firm, follows a family-friendly founding philosophy. And it seems to be working.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2015

Is Obamacare's controversial 'Cadillac tax' headed for the scrap yard?

A Democratic congressman from Connecticut has introduced legislation to abolish the provision, which has caused major controversy in HR benefits departments.

By Tom Starner • May 3, 2015

Financial wellness: An employee stress reliever that boosts workplace productivity

The recent growth of these programs is driving both employees' fiscal well-being and workplace productivity.

By Tom Starner • April 30, 2015

Federal same-sex benefits rule update not binding in every state

A federal judge threw a four-state monkey wrench into the Department of Labor's same-sex marriage rule.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2015

Johnson & Johnson gives parental leave a serious boost

The pharmaceutical and healthcare giant is expanding its parental leave program in the U.S. as part of its employee benefits strategy.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2015

Survey: The recession hangover is finally subsiding in the workplace

A recent SHRM report found employees more optimistic since the 2008-09 recession, and valuing workplace culture and trust more than salary. 

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2015

Economic times have changed retirement expectations for Baby Boomers

According to a recent report, employee retirement expectations have changed considerably in the past quarter century. While confidence about retirement has been down, things finally may be turning around.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2015

New thinking needed for pain relief in certain workplace injuries

With traditional efforts failing, a white paper from Lockton Companies says medical care for lower back pain in workers’ comp requires a better solution.

By Tom Starner • April 28, 2015