Employers await new workforce training overhaul
The bipartisan effort to jumpstart federal job training efforts is expected to benefit private employers thirsty for more input into how their future workforces are trained and educated.
Michael Giardina
Senior Editor
Health care employers need cure-all for retirement epidemic
Like other industries, health care employers and benefit plan managers in the health care sector are struggling mightily with their ability to address the retirement preparedness of their evolving workforces.
U.S. employers continue slow, but steady, pay increases
Despite an improving economy, American employers continue to be cautious with pay increases for employees.
California delays ACA for small employers
California employers with fewer than 50 employees will not have to offer Affordable Care Act-compliant health plans until 2016 thanks to a new state law.
Will minimum wage hikes impact employers?
Over the past two months, minimum wage increases have either been signed into law or enacted in states from coast to coast. With many more locales still considering changes, management and legal authorities recommend employers of all sizes and industry revisit their pay structures.
Why employers need ADA-compliant policies
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions vigorous zeal for employer compliance with the Americans with Disability Act is not showing any signs of letting up. As a result, legal advisers in the labor and employment field recommend that employers of all sizes conduct a thorough review of their policies and accommodations.
Bare-bones health plans may be small employers savior
With the employer mandate just around the corner, small- and medium-sized businesses are beginning to consider so-called "skinny" health plans to provide basic coverage and avoid major penalties.
Public benefits managers need to adopt private sector strategies
Public HR departments may need to tweak their traditional management and operational techniques to be more in line with the private sector, as tax revenues grow shorter and employees' needs become more complex.
From war to the workplace: Benefits for hiring vets
An abundance of veterans in the U.S. – and the litany of disabilities experienced by so many of them – makes it especially important to work to utilize their skills and experiences.
Benefits pros advised to find strategy, compliance sweet spot
Dealing with the compliance and regulatory challenges of the Affordable Care Act and other employment legislation hasnt left employers much time in recent years to deal with broader benefits strategy issues but the two areas compliance and strategy go hand-in-hand.
Skills-based recruiting ‘fatally flawed’
At SHRM's annual conference, leaders from Disney and Western Union address creating a better company culture through better recruiting, and how to boost employee learning and development through technology.
Merits, potential pitfalls of new HR credentials considered
Attendees at this years Society for Human Resource Management conference have been voicing their opinions on the organizations new competency-based certification system, and its somewhat jarring introduction to the industry it serves.
King Countys award-winning wellness program serves as model for other employers
More than four years before the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, a county government in the state of Washington took action on its skyrocketing health care costs, becoming one of the first counties in the country to tie out-of-pocket health care expenses to participation in wellness activities.
DOL proposes FMLA expansion for same-sex marriage employees
A new proposal from the Department of Labor plans to extend the reach of the Family Medical Leave Act to all eligible employees in same-sex marriages, as the federal government continues to offer guidance after the U.S. Supreme Courts landmark ruling in United States v. Windsor.
SHRM gives a name to new HR certification
The Society for Human Resource Management this week named its two-tiered competency-based HR certification program and provided other details about its accreditation effort.
Preventive measures can help U.S. workforce, save billions
As business leaders and government officials cope with surging health care costs, one global think tank is estimating that up to $303 billion can be saved through a healthier workforce should chronic disease prevention efforts in the workplace become the norm.
Paid sick leave law administrative burden for employers, but benefits employees
Newark is set to join the likes of several other large cities that require employers with 10 or more employees to offer paid sick time.
Google targets mobile health app market
Search engine giant Google will soon introduce Google Fit, a new mobile platform service to collect, aggregate and analyze data from wearable health fitness tracking products and health care apps. Google's service will enter a competitive market that got larger on June 16 when WebMD launched a program to make biometric data understandable and actionable on iPhones.
Employers mull answers to retiree health care cost puzzle
The harsh reality for a couple retiring at age 65 this year is that they will need a small fortune just to cover their medical expenses in retirement.
Choice a major disruptor to health care system
The emergence of public and private health insurance exchanges, as well as the ongoing shift toward placing more responsibility on workers for health plan decisions, is creating a new normal for employers and employees alike.