Startup pays for employee weddings, college tuition
Boxed CEO Chieh Huang reveals the surprising perks he offers his employees — and why it pays off.
Benefit management
Are wellness program incentives taxable? The IRS says ‘yes’
The agency’s Deputy Associate Chief Counsel responds to questions concerning three different types of wellness incentives and their tax status.
Benefits Think Recent developments again call for timely review of restrictive covenants
Because of some recent events, employers should review confidentiality agreements and other restrictive agreements, says attorney John Birmingham Jr.
John Birmingham Jr.
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think Breaking down OSHA final rule on electronic tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses
Many employers will be subject to the change for incidences that take place in 2016, says United Benefit Advisors’ Nancy Bourque.
Nancy Bourque
United Benefit Advisors
Benefits Think 3 ways to freshen up a wellness program
Too many initiatives focus solely on physical health, ignoring the other pillars such as financial, social, community and career well-being, says NFP’s Deb Smolensky.
Deb Smolensky
NFP
Benefits Think 3 ways to freshen up a wellness program
Too many initiatives focus solely on physical health, ignoring the other pillars such as financial, social, community and career well-being, says NFP’s Deb Smolensky.
Deb Smolensky
NFP
Benefits Think Don’t underestimate workplace culture as a retention tool
Multiple reports on the value of teleworking, flexible scheduling and so-called ‘soft’ benefits have emerged recently. Employers shouldn’t ignore them.
Andrea Davis
Employee Benefit News
Benefits Think Q&A: EaseCentral’s founders open up about their own company’s benefits
To attract the best and the brightest employees, the HR software provider emphasizes career development and an array of innovative perks.
Peggy Bresnick
Digital Insurance
Startup pays for employee weddings, college tuition
Boxed CEO Chieh Huang reveals the surprising perks he offers his employees — and why it pays off.
Zenefits launches app to ensure broker licensing
The cloud-based program — soon open to any adviser — is intended to make the firm an industry leader in compliance, says CEO David Sacks.
Benefits Think 9 FAQs about the DOL’s overtime rule
Attorney Archana Acharya answers common questions about the changes, including their effect on nonprofits and small businesses.
Archana R. Acharya
Foley & Lardner
Are private exchanges meeting employer expectations?
Though widespread adoption of the marketplaces was predicted, many organizations continue to take a wait-and-see approach.
‘Soft’ benefits said to create greater worker happiness, productivity
Flexible scheduling, a workplace culture centered on trust and employee recognition programs are vital to employers’ attraction and retention efforts, suggest two new reports.
Wellness programs must be more engaging, employee-focused
For initiatives to be successful, employers should forget about participation and concentrate on engagement, says Brad Cooper, CEO of US Corporate Wellness.
Are private exchanges meeting employer expectations?
Though widespread adoption of the marketplaces was predicted, many organizations continue to take a wait-and-see approach.
Employers taking ‘step back’ from wellness programs
Employer adoption of wellness programs has seen a dramatic jump in the last 20 years, but new research from the Society for Human Resource Management suggests plan sponsors are starting to re-evaluate their programs.
Benefits Think Why employers should ditch ‘biggest loser’ contests
A multiple-choice health benefit trivia contest is a much better way to educate and engage employees, according to Quizzify’s Al Lewis.
Al Lewis
Quizzify
Benefits Think Beware of CMS data match letters
Remind clients now that encouraging an employee to take Medicare versus staying on the group health plan is a potential minefield, says adviser David C. Smith.
David C. Smith
Ebenconcepts
PTO plan design must recognize mandatory sick-day provisions
Paid time off banks can be less complicated for employers to administer than more traditional vacation, sick and personal leave programs, but they must adhere to state and municipal laws.
Benefits Think A roundup of NLRB policies to help employers keep compliant
For employers and their advisers, the dizzying array of recent decisions on personnel policy language can leave many questions.
Richard M. Albert
Foley & Lardner LLP