Comp & Benefits: Page 85
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Trump declares opioid abuse a public health emergency, but employers are already in the fight
Many larger businesses have already begun battling the epidemic by shifting their benefits plans and training managers to identify at-risk workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2017 -
IBM expands paid parental leave, will pay for adoption and surrogacy
But how well does the decision jive with Big Blue's recent decision to roll back remote-work options?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 27, 2017 -
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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CareerBuilder: Most employers low-ball entry-level candidates
More than half of employers reported offering salaries that were less than they were willing to pay for entry-level positions, expecting employees to negotiate.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The secret to open enrollment tech? Don't overthink it
Business is driven by purpose. Benefits shouldn't be any different.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 26, 2017 -
DOL moves to revise — or rescind — FLSA tip pool regs
The agency has taken the first step toward revisiting Obama-era rules limiting gratuity redistribution.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Across every generation, employees need total well-being support
Financial stability, in particular, is a top priority for both genders and all demographics.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can employers help solve the student debt problem?
Various stakeholders — from legislators to HR tech vendors — recognize the scale of the student debt problem. But few are doing anything about it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Report: Disengagement costs employers up to $500M in lost productivity
High rates of absenteeism, work-family conflict and mental health problems exacerbated issues. But employers can help.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2017 -
AI experts are making bank as tech companies wage talent war
The 400 employees at Alphabet Inc.'s DeepMind make an estimated $345,000 each, prompting some observers to joke about an NFL-style salary cap.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Pittsburgh to cover sex reassignment surgery for employees
The city's mayor said the new coverage will help Pittsburgh attract top talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Broadway landmark Ellen's Stardust Diner settles with NLRB, reinstates fired workers
A union representing restaurant employees sued the eatery, alleging it was surveilling employees when they participated in protected concerted activities, among other things.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
IRS raises annual cap on 401k contributions to $18.5K
Employees likely won't be aware of the IRS's updated cap, so HR must ensure the update is explained clearly and in detail to workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
6 tips to help HR survive open enrollment
Worried? Don’t be. We spoke to some benefits experts about tips to get through Open Enrollment 2017 in one piece.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Should flexible work be the default option for most jobs?
Experts during a webinar hosted by 1 Million for Work Flexibility argued that the future of work may be letting people work wherever is best for them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Anthem parts with Express Scripts Holding, sets up own drug plan
The announcement could signal that insurance companies are waking up to the industry's discontent with PBMs.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Retail workers value flexibility over pay
In the midst of the late-autumn hiring push, flexible shift scheduling and part-time work remain top-of-mind for retail job candidates.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Trump nominates former top Congressional policy aide to head up EBSA
If confirmed, E. Preston Rutledge will lead the DOL division tasked with, among other things, reviewing the now-delayed fiduciary rule.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Opinion
The millennial edge: How to use this generation as a competitive advantage
Millennials are challenging HR leaders and executives alike to rethink how they attract, inspire, cultivate and retain talent, according to David Osborne, CEO of Virgin Pulse.
By David Osborne • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Docking pay for bathroom breaks exceeding 90 seconds 'absolutely contrary' to FLSA
Employees must be paid for breaks of 20 minutes or less, a federal appeals court has ruled, upholding the DOL regulation mandating those payments.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Unnecessary low-value healthcare procedures cost consumers $25B annually
Benefits education may not be enough to solve the problem, however.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
California bans the box, outlaws salary history questions
Joining a growing trend, California has become the latest state to prohibit employers from asking about applicants' criminal history and previous pay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Center for American Progress questions whether gig workers are paid enough
Large companies are driving down gig workers' wages by shedding their role as "employer," the organization says.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
ACA executive order still vague, but could impact employer healthcare plans
But it honestly comes down to this: Don't freak out about the latest news just yet.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Amazon ratchets up holiday hiring to fill more than 120,000 jobs
The company hopes to attract new full- and part-time workers with a generous set of benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 13, 2017 -
US payroll complexity still ranks among top 40% globally
In an NGA Human Resources survey, 67% of respondents said technical, HR and payroll updates are the biggest complexity challenge.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2017