Employee retention

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.

Younger workers are driving the need for self-service human resources tools, but smaller companies are slow to adopt them.

Younger workers are driving the need for self-service human resources tools, but smaller companies are slow to adopt them.

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.

Employers are dreaming of ways to use machine learning to replace a vast array of human tasks, from driving trucks to preparing food.

First Horizon is using artificial intelligence software to analyze employee feedback on workplace surveys.

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.

Tracie Sponenberg, human resources exec for The Granite Group, explains how she helped her 500-employee company modernize its system capabilities.

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

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

Storytelling can help employers give workers a better understanding of how the perks can improve their financial wellbeing.

To combat increased cases of back pain, employers should encourage employees to move more throughout the workday and take frequent breaks.

Fiscal literacy isn’t taught in high school and colleges, so employers must counsel their younger workers about saving money.