Breakneck pace of U.S. job gains seen getting tougher to sustain
U.S. job growth in May vaulted payroll gains above 1 million in 2018. Whether the labor market can maintain such a speed amid a diminishing pool of skilled workers is another question.
Employee communications
U.S. payrolls rise 223,000; jobless rate matches 48-year low
Hiring rose more than forecast in May, wages picked up and the unemployment rate matched the lowest in almost five decades, indicating the strong labor market will keep powering economic growth.
Benefits Think Technology for benefits communications: What are you waiting for?
Employers who don’t embrace digital options run the risk of looking archaic and out of touch among younger generations who are more tech-savvy.
Lisa Beyer
Willis Towers Watson
Why HR leaders can’t let tech be the boss
DoorDash’s Chief People Officer Sarah Wagener says human resource leaders need to be the master of technology — not the other way around.
Starbucks anti-bias training day leads to a long to-do list
Issues facing the coffee chain have changed since the company’s founding as it has expanded across the U.S. with thousands of stores, forcing it to confront thorny societal problems like the racial divide, opioid abuse and homelessness.
Benefits Think How to help employees avoid wasted HSA dollars
Many workers aren’t using their pre-tax dollars as wisely as they could. But employers can help them avoid inappropriate care with tools that support informed medical decision-making.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
5 performance management systems to watch
Lattice, PerformancePro and Trakstar are among the tools HR managers can use to track employee progress.
`Sexiest job’ ignites talent wars as demand for data geeks soars
People with data science bona fides are among the most sought-after professionals in business, with some data science Ph.Ds commanding as much as $300,000 or more from consulting firms.
Workplace revolution will be led by senior citizens
Introducing more software and more robots into the workplace introduces very real problems of training and retraining, but there will always be more work to be done.
U.S. jobless claims increase while remaining near 48-year low
Filings for unemployment benefits rose by the most in six weeks while still hovering near historically low levels.
5 performance management systems to watch
Lattice, PerformancePro and Trakstar are among the tools HR managers can use to track employee progress.
Putting HR tech where your mouth is
Human resources software company Ultimate Software harnesses its services, called UltiPro, for its own HR strategy implementation.
Last day for EBA technology innovator nominations
Nominations are open for Employee Benefit Adviser’s Digital Innovators Awards.
Advisers find LTC products are falling short of market needs
Employees and others are ill-prepared to meet their long-term care expenses. But government regulations and insurer indifference are exacerbating the problem.
Last day for EBN technology innovator nominations
Nominations are open for Employee Benefit News’ Digital Innovators Awards.
Benefits Think Three tips for helping clients manage disabilities in the workplace
A proactive approach can reduce claims and increase employee productivity.
Jung Ryu
The Standard
Kronos, Microsoft partner on workplace chatbot
The new AI tool answers employee inquiries about time off, upcoming shifts and schedule details, while managers will be able to determine which workers are approaching overtime limits.
Kronos, Microsoft partner on workplace chatbot
The new AI tool answers employee inquiries about time off, upcoming shifts and schedule details, while managers will be able to determine which workers are approaching overtime limits.
Fidelity Investments firings reveal potential of benefits fraud
Following nearly 200 terminations and resignations inside the financial services firm, employers must recognize possibility for abuse.
Benefits Think Delivering meaningful financial wellness to employees
Employers and plan sponsors must define what “financial wellness” really means to their workers.
Mark Singer
The Financial Literacy Toolbox