Smiley face and thumbs up? Texting, emojis enter the job interview
With Canvas, employers can contact hard-to-reach applicants via text for a more relaxed and personalized introduction.
Employee relations
Benefits Think 3 things employers need to know about Congress’ effort to expand HSAs
The proposed changes to health savings accounts will require employee notifications and communication efforts as well as enrollment system and payroll changes.
Tracy Watts
Mercer
Fathers, your time off is past its due date
Besides the advantage of retaining employees, there’s evidence that paternity leave can also help to close the gender pay gap.
Benefits Think 3 things employers need to know about Congress’ effort to expand HSAs
The proposed changes to health savings accounts will require employee notifications and communication efforts as well as enrollment system and payroll changes.
Tracy Watts
Mercer
Inside Google’s shadow workforce of contract laborers
Contractors are on the rise at Google as the company spreads into new markets. But many of these workers can’t access all of the company’s celebrated perks.
SHRM joins industry leaders, White House in pledging to train the workforce
President Trump’s executive order and commitment from leading companies will establish close to 4 million training opportunities for employees across all industries.
Reflektive takes aim at boring, labor-intensive performance reviews
The cloud-based management platform allows employees and supervisors to check in for real-time feedback.
Benefits Think Four triggers that may set off your employees’ stress level
When evaluating resources to help employees, employers must understand the landscape of stress, anxiety or negative thoughts among their workforce.
Tomer Ben-Kiki
Happify
Benefits Think Clients have options when it comes to reasonable accommodations
A recent federal court case reminds employers that they may choose among reasonable accommodations, and as long as they are effective, companies are not required to provide the specific requests from an employee.
Phil Phillips
Foley & Lardner LLP
Is Facebook the right platform for explaining benefits?
Digital strategist recommends Facebook or Slack groups as an optional avenue for year-round benefits communication, though a millennial broker begs to differ.
WeWork tells employees meat is permanently off the company menu
The startup has told its 6,000 global staff that they will no longer be able to expense meals including meat.
Benefits Think Employers have options when it comes to reasonable accommodations
A recent federal court case reminds employers that they may choose among reasonable accommodations, and as long as they are effective, companies are not required to provide the specific requests from an employee.
Phil Phillips
Foley & Lardner LLP
U.S. jobless claims reach two-month low amid July 4 holiday
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week, reflecting volatility that’s typical around periods with holidays.
Benefits Think How tech solutions can take aim at employee stress
It’s critical to educate employers on the real cost of stress and the benefits of an effective wellness initiative to keep health costs down and employee retention up.
Matt Miller
StayWell
Benefits Think 8 ways to keep employees happy during summer
Encouraging workers to use vacation time, allowing casual dress and rolling out extra perks, such as half-day Fridays, can boost engagement and morale.
Brandi Britton
OfficeTeam
Law firm Foley Hoag boosts paid parental leave policy
The firm is now giving 18 weeks of paid time off to new parents, including non-primary caregivers.
Law firm Foley Hoag boosts paid parental leave policy
The firm is now giving 18 weeks of paid time off to new parents, including non-primary caregivers.
Creative benefit offerings heat up for summer
The hot months are fertile ground for innovative workplace perks, including flexible scheduling, casual dress and fun work activities.
Benefits Think How tech solutions can take aim at employee stress
Employers can help workers better manage their anxieties by providing digital health platforms and virtual-reality-guided meditation.
Matt Miller
StayWell
U.S. payrolls rise 213,000; wage gains slow, unemployment up
Hiring topped forecasts in June while unemployment rose from an 18-year low and wage gains unexpectedly slowed, indicating the labor market has room to keep expanding.
