By John E. Thompson Last week, Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., D-Ill, introduced a bill to raise the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage to … Read more
Duke Study Suggests That “Unions Are Better For Your Health”
Here’s a workforce health study that might raise your blood pressure: two researchers at Duke University say that their research suggests that labor … Read more
Why You Need to Talk to Employees About Their Retirement Security
I recently spoke to an employee who had decided, at age 54, that it was time to start focusing on retirement. Her goal was to retire at age 65, and she was … Read more
What is a “9/80” Pay Plan – and is It Right For Your Workforce?
By John E. Thompson A compressed schedule colloquially called a “9/80” pay plan seems to be making a comeback. Under this arrangement, the … Read more
Total Rewards: Maybe We Need to Just Execute Rather Than Innovate
Design is a hot topic now, spurred in no small part by Steve Jobs’ legacy (certainly that was one of my key takeaways from the Walter Isaacson … Read more
Breastfeeding at Work: Just What is an Employer’s Obligation Under the Law?
By Susan Keating Anderson Time magazine’s recent cover, depicting a mother nursing her almost 4-year-old son, brought the subject of breastfeeding into the … Read more
Employee Enrollment in Health Savings Accounts Jumps by 18 Percent
Enrollment in health savings accounts grew 18 percent last year as employers continued to steer workers into high-deductible medical plans, an insurance … Read more
The Six Big “C’s” of Total Rewards
Another year, another Total Rewards conference ended. Also another chance to indulge in my favorite post-conference pastime, looking back and trying to … Read more
The Returning Veteran: 8 Strategies to Ease Their Return to the Workplace
While celebrated upon their return from active duty, veterans pose a variety of challenges for employers when reentering the workforce. Federal laws like … Read more
How Benefits Communications Can Help the Fight Against Obesity
The story is getting scarier and scarier with each study. And yet, little is changing. Obesity rates continue to increase for all Americans to the point … Read more