Employee relations

Besides the advantage of retaining employees, there’s evidence that paternity leave can also help to close the gender pay gap.

The proposed changes to health savings accounts will require employee notifications and communication efforts as well as enrollment system and payroll changes.

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.

President Trump’s executive order and commitment from leading companies will establish close to 4 million training opportunities for employees across all industries.

The cloud-based management platform allows employees and supervisors to check in for real-time feedback.

When evaluating resources to help employees, employers must understand the landscape of stress, anxiety or negative thoughts among their workforce.

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.

Digital strategist recommends Facebook or Slack groups as an optional avenue for year-round benefits communication, though a millennial broker begs to differ.

The startup has told its 6,000 global staff that they will no longer be able to expense meals including meat.

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.

U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week, reflecting volatility that’s typical around periods with holidays.

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.

Encouraging workers to use vacation time, allowing casual dress and rolling out extra perks, such as half-day Fridays, can boost engagement and morale.

The firm is now giving 18 weeks of paid time off to new parents, including non-primary caregivers.

The firm is now giving 18 weeks of paid time off to new parents, including non-primary caregivers.

The hot months are fertile ground for innovative workplace perks, including flexible scheduling, casual dress and fun work activities.

Employers can help workers better manage their anxieties by providing digital health platforms and virtual-reality-guided meditation.

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.

Steady gains in employment are helping underpin consumer spending and lift economic growth even as uncertainty surrounding import tariffs poses a risk to the outlook for businesses.

Employers can assist workers by offering childcare services, flexible work schedules, employee assistance programs and breast milk shipping services.