Noodles & Company unveils rare phase-out, phase-in maternity program
New moms at the chain can work an 80% schedule at 100% pay for four weeks before and after maternity leave, in addition to getting six weeks of paid leave.
Employee retention
Benefits Think Helping clients start the conversation about suicide prevention
Recognizing warning signs and removing the stigma of mental health issues are just a few steps that advisers and employers can take to confront the threat of suicide.
Daniel N. Jolivet
The Standard
Benefits Think How employers can support employees during cancer treatment
Remote work options, flexible scheduling and robust medical coverage all play a role. But there’s one big aspect of support companies often overlook.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
Walmart mulls perks to attract new hires in tight labor market
The nation’s biggest private employer asked hourly workers to rate potential incentives, including a sign-on bonus, child-care services, tutoring, pet care and gym memberships.
Noodles & Company unveils rare phase-out, phase-in maternity program
New moms at the chain can work an 80% schedule at 100% pay for four weeks before and after maternity leave, in addition to getting six weeks of paid leave.
U.S. jobless claims fall for third straight week to 48-year low
The decline in applications suggests that the September payrolls report may show another solid gain.
In the hiring process, artificial intelligence only goes so far
While technology is becoming more popular in the recruiting process, leaders still prefer human interaction during key aspects of the hiring process.
5 performance management software platforms to know
Ascentis, Engagedly and Incentco are among the software packages helping HR track, monitor and improve their workforces.
Benefits Think Retaining the best talent means boosting benefits
Strong benefit offerings and more active communications are now the weapons of choice for employers looking to keep their best workers.
Ron Goldstein
Choice Administrators
10 top cities to start a career
Where employees live can have a big impact on their careers. Location shapes the type of professional opportunities available, the variety of job offers, and the salaries that can be commanded. These are the top 10 cities for young workers looking to thrive.
Eataly cooks up paid parental leave benefit
The marketplace and food hall now offers its employees eight weeks of time off following the birth or adoption of a child.
Takeda’s new recruiting tactic: virtual reality office tours
The pharmaceutical company is hoping its new tour will draw candidates to its Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus.
Benefits Think Are employees eligible for leave during a natural disaster?
Hurricane Florence is bound to raise questions about a firm’s obligation to provide time off under laws such as the FMLA. Here’s what employers need to know.
Jeff Nowak
Franczek Radelet
Takeda’s new recruiting tactic: virtual reality office tours
The pharmaceutical company is hoping its new tour will draw candidates to its Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus.
Benefits Think Are employees eligible for leave during a natural disaster?
Hurricane Florence is bound to raise questions about a firm’s obligation to provide time off under laws such as the FMLA. Here’s what employers need to know.
Jeff Nowak
Franczek Radelet
Benefits Think Give employees time back in an always-on working world
First offered by large Silicon Valley companies, time-saving benefits are now spreading to employers and industries of all kinds.
Jeff Oldham
Benefitfocus
Eataly cooks up paid parental leave benefit
The marketplace and food hall now offers its employees eight weeks of time off following the birth or adoption of a child.
Benefits Think Potential #MeToo-motivated laws address more than just sexual harassment
Proposed legislation addressing mandatory employee arbitration agreements is cropping up across the country.
Krista M. Cabrera
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think How to evaluate an applicant tracking system
When shopping for an ATS, it pays to slow down long enough to get the facts. Here are three important questions HR pros should ask before investing in the tech tool.
Bill Neese
Paycor
Top of their game: Inside Activision Blizzard’s innovative benefits strategy
Benny Award winner Milt Ezzard aims to keep employees of the entertainment and gaming developer healthy and happy with perks that include a high-tech crib that helps new parents get better sleep.
