Among his many large scale goals, President-elect Barack Obama has set a high-flying work-life agenda, including a federal mandate for paid sick leave and expanding FMLA to encompass employers with 25 or more workers (current law applies to 50 or more), more purposes -- including children's school needs, and expand care to more family members.
As healthcare costs continue climbing, employers are exploring new funding models, cost-containment strategies, and benefits approaches to better manage spending.
What larger retirement plan sponsors stand to gain and give up in a pooled employer plan created under the SECURE Act of 2019.
From flexibility to promotions to pet insurance, personalized perks and performance recognition incentivize top employees to give their best at work.
Employees managing these conditions lead to high overtime, an average of 10 missed a year and rising stress and depression levels.
New research shows 68% of workers don't expect women to power through symptoms with no support. Experts suggest a whole-health approach.
The traditional backup care credit model can waste employer dollars before they reach families — but several fixes exist.
