Indiana University to offer paid parental leave to staff
Beginning July 1, new parents will work at the college will get six weeks of time off.
Benefit management
Unrealistic expectations muddy employee retirement planning
A new survey finds that millennials are especially vulnerable to false hopes and wishful thinking about post-work life.
Benefits Think 4 ways to modernize wellness programs for millennials
Although they are set to take over the workforce, younger workers need special prompts to sign up for well-being initiatives.
Laurie Mitchell
Colonial Life
Why career development should be a big benefit priority
Employers who focus on employees’ work paths will boost engagement levels and drive more talent.
Benefits Think Using alternative strategies to circumvent compliance requirements
Brokers can maximize the value of their clients’ 401(k) participation and group health offerings by ensuring employers meet timely regulatory obligations.
Cort Olsen
Employee Benefit Adviser
SHRM working on bill to enhance paid leave, flexible policies
The HR organization is pushing for employers to provide alternate work arrangements and a minimum level of time off.
SHRM working on bill to enhance paid leave, flexible policies
The HR organization is pushing for employers to provide alternate work arrangements and a minimum level of time off.
Technology further influencing benefits management
New analytics tools are enhancing HR professionals’ abilities to target and engage employees.
How LinkedIn strengthens employee engagement
Career development opportunities, compassion and benefits that fit workforce demographics are key, says the company’s chief human resources officer.
Benefits Think 9 myths about Section 125 plans
Many employers wrongly believe they don’t need a plan document in place and think that health insurers are experts on regulations.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
How LinkedIn strengthens employee engagement
Career development opportunities, compassion and benefits that fit workforce demographics are key, says the company’s chief human resources officer.
Benefits Think 9 myths about Section 125 plans
Many employers wrongly believe they don’t need a plan document in place and think that health insurers are experts on regulations.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Benefits Think Replacing ACA? Hard. Keeping HSAs? No Problem.
Health savings accounts will most likely remain in the Senate’s draft of the AHCA bill, but provisions could be added.
Bill Sweetnam
ECFC
Employee recognition programs seen as workplace investment
A vast majority of employers offer worker awards; those who don’t say that cost and lack of senior management are primary obstacles.
6 tips for conducting exit interviews
Exit interviews may be an untapped source of information for benefit managers to analyze and make changes to programs that may be underperforming or in need of revamping to be better used.
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Phil Albinus
Benefits Think Trump’s DOL pulls Obama-era wage, hour guidance
The department withdrew two guidance letters which seek to limit instances of misclassification of employees and expand cases in which a business might be considered a joint employer of a worker.
Daniel Kaplan
Foley & Lardner LLP
New benefit targets charitable giving
Charity Charge, Growfund partner to offer workplaces donor-advised funds, cashback credit cards.
New benefit targets charitable giving
Charity Charge, Growfund partner to offer workplaces donor-advised funds, cashback credit cards.
Benefits Think Why employers should develop a multi-year enrollment strategy
Doing so allows HR managers, employees and brokers to map out the best course of action for workplace benefits, related employee communications and engagement goals.
Dan Johnson
Trustmark Voluntary Benefit Solutions
Benefits Think NYC’s salary inquiry ban to become effective Oct. 31
Given the range of personnel who will be expected to understand the law, advance planning by employers will be critical.
Jonathan L. Israel
Foley & Lardner