Employers going on an HR tech ‘buying spree’
Human resource professionals are relying on AI, machine learning and big data to help them attract talent, while also helping them prevent preferential treatment in hiring, new research finds.
Employee retention
What to expect when your employee is expecting
What’s the best approach for managing pregnant workers before and after the birth? Here are tips for helping new and expectant moms at work.
5 ways employers can boost employee engagement
In today’s tight labor market, companies need to improve the worker experience to retain top talent. And yes, HR technology plays an important role.
Benefits Think Tech blinders: Digital eye strain the new work challenge
Too much time on computer and smartphone screens is causing vision problems for employees. Here’s how clients can improve things in the office.
Jill Purcell
Unum
Companies invest less in raises, more in benefits
Budgets for workforce pay raises are the same for the third year in a row. Companies see career development benefits as a better investment.
Employers going on an HR tech ‘buying spree’
Human resource professionals are relying on AI, machine learning and big data to help them attract talent, while also helping them prevent preferential treatment in hiring, new research finds.
AIG adds surrogacy benefit, boosts adoption reimbursement
The financial and insurance firm is the latest employer to beef up its family-friendly benefits offerings.
Companies invest less in raises, more in benefits
Budgets for workforce pay raises are the same for the third year in a row. Companies see career development benefits as a better investment.
Protect your clients from age discrimination lawsuits
An insurance company is being sued for employee discrimination. A labor attorney weighs in on advice for avoiding and handling similar allegations.
AIG adds surrogacy benefit, boosts adoption reimbursement
The financial and insurance firm is the latest employer to beef up its family-friendly benefits offerings.
Benefits Think Why employers should take offboarding more seriously
For companies committed to attracting new talent, maintaining a strong online reputation should be a priority.
Lana Mellis
Transition Services
What federal contractors are doing to keep employees from quitting
Companies with federal contracts are worried employees will look for other jobs.
Benefits Think Tech blinders: Digital eye strain the new work challenge
Too much time on computer and smartphone screens is causing vision problems for employees. Here’s how employers can improve things in the office.
Jill Purcell
Unum
Protect your company from age discrimination lawsuits
An insurance company is being sued for employee discrimination. A labor attorney weighs in on advice for avoiding and handling similar allegations.
Benefits Think The baby health insurance playbook: How to help employees plan for a newborn
Pregnancy, childbirth and making the best benefits decisions can be overwhelming. But HR managers can help make the process a little easier with the right communication tools.
Eric Brewer
Corporate Synergies
U.S. jobless claims fall to five week-low despite shutdown
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to a five-week low, even amid a partial federal government shutdown
10 best cities for jobs
Employers in these areas may want to beef up their retention efforts so their best employees don’t move on to other opportunities.
Working with purpose: LinkedIn, TIAA partner on new job site
A new search platform connects job seekers with opportunities at nonprofit organizations.
Tech companies edge into crowded caregiving space
Big employers including Amgen and News Corp. look to help employees better manage family responsibilities.
10 best cities for jobs in 2019
Employers in these areas may want to beef up their retention efforts so their best employees don’t move on to other opportunities.