Nick Otto

Some employers may think a grandiose set-up is required for an onsite clinic – with X-ray machines, pharmacies and a gaggle of physicians – but they really can be quite simple to set up and maintain.

Financial stress can affect employee productivity and while many employees say they understand the importance of saving for retirement, some say they can’t afford to save or lack understanding about where or how to save.

New legislation introduced to the D.C. Council this week will boost paid leave to 16 weeks, putting the district among the top U.S. employers offering paid leave benefits.

The tire and wheel retailer implements a telehealth option for employees, providing online access to care for minor ailments.

A solid financial wellness program needs to focus on three big ideas: big data, behavioral science and technology, according to experts at this week’s Benefits Forum & Expo.

Benefits professionals have been on a never-ending regulatory road trip since the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010 and employers everywhere are asking “are we there yet?”

Tuition assistance programs can be a valuable benefit in a competitive job market.

If an employer says they don’t have concerns about the Affordable Care Act’s looming excise tax set to go into effect in 2018, they’re probably fibbing.

Workers value personalized benefits information yet few employers have implemented a tailored communications approach.

Measuring wellness results with credible data is a laudable goal, but it’s an incredibly tricky endeavor.

Chief human resource officers are coming to their roles with increasingly diverse backgrounds.

At Dawn Food Products, J. Brian Coleman, VP of total rewards and HR shared services, cooks up a sweet company culture.

As “boomerang” employees become more prevalent, nearly half of HR professionals claim their organization previously had a policy against rehiring former employees but are warming up to the trend.

As the health care landscape continues to evolve, the expanding menu of options has made navigating benefits a tricky endeavor for employees and employers alike. But one new partnership aims to help curb the confusion.

Anticipated merit increases are to remain relatively flat, while some experts say variable pay options like bonuses and cash rewards are gaining popularity.

To be successful communicating change, employers must have their finger on the pulse of their employee population. One CHRO shares some communication lessons learned from an organization-wide restructuring.

Digital tools are changing the way companies measure the effectiveness of benefit communications.

Anticipated payrolls are expected to remain flat in the coming year, though the use of variable pay schemes based on employee performance may rise as competition for talent increases.

Large employers are playing a waiting game in the coming year on health care cost saving strategies as many wait and see how Washington politics play out.

Despite a growing optimism about their financial situations, African-Americans still participate in their employer-sponsored retirement plans at lower rates than the general population, indicating a continued need for employers to focus on retirement plan education.