Benefit management

SHRM’s Chatrane Birbal says organizations can push for a greater use of alternative therapies and telemedicine services in rural areas to deal with workers struggling with an addiction to painkillers.

SHRM’s Chatrane Birbal says organizations can push for a greater use of alternative therapies and telemedicine services in rural areas to deal with workers struggling with an addiction to painkiller.

Many human resource execs underestimate the potential ROI and the difference between vendors, but Nucleus Research’s Brent Skinner says the missteps are avoidable.

The leader of the advisory firm’s HR Transformation consulting practice shares insights on how well human resource departments are implementing the latest technologies.

The leading providers of human resource software-as-a-service products, according to Forrester Research.

Employers can take steps to structure workplace benefits that accommodate individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.

The tech giant is giving new mothers and fathers more time off, as well as helping with adoption and surrogacy costs.

BetterUp, Shiftgig and TINYpulse are some of the hot tech innovators that are shaking up the industry.

The leader of the advisory firm’s HR Transformation consulting practice shares insights on how well human resource departments are implementing the latest technologies.

The updates aim to help HR professionals better comply with employment regulations and more easily track employees’ work schedules.

The leading providers of human resource software-as-a-service products, according to Forrester Research.

PwC research from across the globe identifies a range of applications that are changing the way human resources are managed.

Retirement readiness would vastly improve by requiring auto features, increasing HSA contribution limits, and outlawing participant loans, among other recommendations, says adviser Robert Lawton.

Technology will influence every part of the workforce, requiring new skills for even the most entry level of jobs, providing new opportunities for employers to train and grow their workforce.

Plan sponsors should encourage the use of a vision carrier’s website, explain the connection between vision benefits and FSAs and send multiple reminders about the benefit to workers.

There are both pros and cons for employers who allow their employees to bring their dogs, cats or other furry friends into the office.

City employees and their dependents can now get sex reassignment surgery as part of their medical plan.

There are several critical steps employers need to take when moving human resource applications to a hosted environment.

All U.S. lawyers who are primary caregivers will be eligible for 20 weeks of paid time off; secondary caregivers will receive eight weeks.

Plan sponsors should encourage the use of a vision carrier’s website, explain the connection between vision benefits and flexible spending accounts and send multiple reminders about the benefit to workers.