Many companies offer family-friendly benefits, like paid parental leave and childcare subsidies, as a sign of commitment to work-life balance and wellness. Sometimes these family-centered policies don’t address the diverse and complex needs of modern families — such as for…
As an HR pro, you know it's critical to reward deserving employees. But sometimes it's just as important to know how NOT to reward employees. You want to get rewards right because, when you don't, employees often feel underappreciated and…
The DOL has begun to roll out its Retirement Savings Lost and Found. It'll be populated with information from plan sponsors and administrators. The Secure 2.0 Act required the DOL to get the database up and running by the end…
Many paycheck-advance products, such as earned-wage access, are consumer loans, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently stated. Under a recently released proposed interpretive rule, the CFPB also announced the Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z would apply to…
Businesses face a unique set of challenges during open enrollment season, and it's driven by shifting worker expectations. You probably feel like it's more difficult to build competitive benefits packages each year. Employees now view benefits as part of their…
A solid employee recognition program can make almost everything in an organization better. When employees are consistently recognized, they're more motivated and productive, according to research from Gallup. Recognition boosts engagement and makes employees feel valued for their contributions, which…
Could the dearth of workplace menopause benefits be to blame for the stalled representation of women in the senior executive ranks? It seems likely, given data shows that women are opting out of work - often citing menopause-related challenges -…
Open enrollment means one thing for HR pros: Your inbox and voicemail will be full of questions, and employees will be knocking on your door to get their questions answered. They’re confused before it even starts. And they need your…
Insurance and benefits are a complex and ever-changing landscape. It's important to review your coverage regularly to ensure you're getting the best value for your money, but it’s also important to make sure you are remaining a competitive employer. Most…
Today’s economic conditions have placed most working Americans in a tight spot unlike anything since the Great Depression. And it’s made savings – especially long-term savings like retirement – less and less of a priority, putting many in a retirement…
Employees expect and need more from the organizations they work at to stay engaged, satisfied and present. However, most organizations don’t have a magical budget that scales with employees’ wants. Instead, it’s on business leaders to come up with effective…
With open enrollment season not far off, you may be considering enhancements to your organization's benefits strategy to make your offerings more appealing to current and prospective employees. Amy Spurling, the founder and CEO of perk management software company Compt,…
Word to the wise: If your company’s ready to embrace the unlimited PTO trend, you’ll want to make sure you get it right. A court decision from California provides important guidance. A nonprofit claimed it provided that perk, so…
In the past, it was commonplace for employers to give workers a set amount of vacation days that typically increased with tenure. However, the past few years have seen a lot of changes in the workplace, from remote work to…
By the end of this year, a whopping 90% of employers will have some type of return-to-office requirement, according to a survey by Resume Builder. With more people traveling to work again, to boost your employer value proposition, it might…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the job market, layoffs have become a familiar topic -- particularly within the tech industry. Amongst the whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties that follow such an event, there lies a crucial aspect that often gets…
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