Remote work can be a tool for recruiting a more diverse staff
Can remote work bolster diversity and inclusion at your firm? Experts say yes.
Coronavirus
Is working from home forever the new reality? It is for these companies
Tech companies are leading the way on allowing employees to work from home permanently. The model is starting to take hold in other industries as well.
Coronavirus is pushing the gender gap even wider for working moms
Working mothers are bearing the brunt of the disruptions caused by coronavirus. Without individualized workplace support, they’re at risk of falling behind professionally.
Strategies for making mental healthcare core to your organization
Employees are struggling to improve their mental health as the coronavirus is still a main concern, combined with the racial injustice crisis the country is facing.
More companies weigh cutting 401(k) match in pandemic pinch
The pandemic is affecting one of the best perks of workplace retirement-savings plans: company matches to employee 401(k) contributions.
Cash payments for donated leave aren’t comp: IRS
It won’t count as income to employees, but they also won’t be able to deduct it.
U.S. jobless claims continue gradual decline, remain elevated
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits gradually eased last week despite a stream of business reopenings, underscoring the longer-term labor-market challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Initial jobless claims for regular state programs totaled 1.54 million in the week ended June 6, down from 1.9 million in the prior week, Labor Department figures showed Thursday. Applications […]
Racial justice protests and coronavirus crisis offer opportunity to change hiring practices
Companies can adopt different hiring practices in response to the protests following George Floyd’s death and the continuing coronavirus crisis.
A new tool for employee temperature checks ensures safety and security of workers
A company created a kiosk to help employers deal with privacy concerns over taking temperatures at the office.
Companies prioritize learning and development in the wake of coronavirus crisis
With an eye on boosting internal mobility and promoting strong mental health, more employers are investing in learning and development.
Coronavirus pandemic offers chance to rethink retirement planning
An early look at the impact from the economic shutdown was not as bad as feared, while industry insiders see opportunities for advisers and sponsors to talk up the value of retirement and emergency savings.
Amazon workers sue over virus brought home from warehouse
A group of Amazon warehouse employees sued the online retail giant, claiming its working conditions put not only them at risk of contracting the coronavirus but also their family members, including one who died.
Advising coronavirus-strapped clients who need cash now
Early withdrawals from retirement accounts may be unavoidable in today’s economic climate. You can help mitigate the damage.
Are your employees financially resilient? A new quiz can help them find out
SmartPath is providing a free online resource to help employees identify their financial options during the coronavirus pandemic.
McDonald’s employees sue for coronavirus negligence
Five workers and their families allege that the fast-food chain is endangering its employees.
Can your company culture weather coronavirus?
The pandemic highlights why employers must have well-defined core values and communication strategies.
Companies grapple with what to allow when it comes to employee expenses
Employees are expensing work equipment and health and hygiene supplies, leaving businesses the task of deciding whether to pick up the bill.
Virtual therapy, yoga, pet parties: Banks’ answers to worker stress
Demand has soared for mental health services as bank employees put in long hours, supervise kids while working at home and endure personal crises. Citi, BofA, Fifth Third and others are getting creative to help them decompress during the pandemic.
DOL issues final rule on electronic delivery for retirement plan documents
The Department of Labor issued a new rule that allows companies to distribute retirement benefit information electronically.
Benefits Think Coronavirus is forcing the insurance industry to embrace digitization
Companies who had already adapted to a culture of digital innovation technology have proven more successful during this sudden and dramatic shift.
Terry Rowinski
Health Payment Systems