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When it comes to recruiting younger workers, employers might want to think outside of the box with perks such as flexible work arrangements, PTO and eco-friendly workplaces.

When it comes to recruiting younger workers, employers might want to think outside of the box with perks such as flexible work arrangements, PTO and eco-friendly workplaces.

Changes will be more substantial than previous updates, said Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, speaking this week during the IFEBP’s Washington Legislative Update.

Research shows that offering paid leave is good for business and employers should look past short-term economic concerns, according to One Medical’s Christine Morehead.

A sabbatical policy should be clear and straightforward and address such issues as continuation of benefits, length of time off and compensation.

Look past the short-term financial concerns, because in the long run, research shows that offering paid leave is good for business, according to One Medical’s VP of HR, Christine Morehead.

Employees are prepared to make major tradeoffs when negotiating their compensation to get additional paid time-off, finds a recent survey.

Paid parental leave programs appear to be gaining traction, with companies such as Netflix, Nestlé and the city of Boston embracing the benefits. Here are the top states for working mothers, based on research from WalletHub.

Paid time off to grieve the loss of a pet is rare, but providing it can go a long way to showing employees they work for a compassionate employer who cares about their well-being.

Paid time off to grieve the loss of a pet is rare, but providing it can go a long way to showing employees they work for a compassionate employer who cares about their well-being.

It’s tough to keep good people, but EBRI CEO Harry Conaway, says employers willing to let staff work where and when they want have a better shot at maintaining all-stars.

California’s paid family leave benefits will increase to 60% or 70% of weekly normal earnings beginning in 2018, but as a result of a city ordinance, San Francisco employers will have to top up these benefits to 100% of salary for some workers.

EBRI CEO Harry Conaway, speaking this week at the NAPA 401(k) Summit in Nashville, says employers need to embrace the growing benefit trend to help keep and attract employees.

Workers without access to the benefit are three times more likely to delay, or put off entirely, needed medical care for themselves and almost twice as likely to forgo medical care for their family members, according to new research.

Maternity care presents an ideal starting point for value-based purchasing initiatives because it is high volume, clinically homogenous, and exhibits wide variety in cost and quality.

Campaign issues ranging from paid leave to gender pay gaps will affect the legal landscape for employers, says SHRM’s Mike Aitken.

Benefit issues ranging from the paid leave to the gender pay gap and overtimes rules could drastically affect the legal landscape for employers, said SHRM’s Mike Aitken in Washington, D.C. this week.

All full-time employees who work an average of 18 hours a week in a year are covered by the legislation. For newly hired workers, employers may impose a waiting period of up to one year.

All full-time employees who work an average of 18 hours a week in a year are covered by the legislation. For newly hired workers, employers may impose a waiting period of up to one year.

Recent announcements by Credit Suisse Bank and private equity firm KKR that they will pay the expenses of nannies to accompany parents who wish to bring their infants on business trips has upped the ante for companies enhancing parental benefits in order to attract and retain top tier employees.