Do your employees know their co-pay from their FSA? If they are like most U.S. employees, they probably lack a basic understanding of these common … Read more
In India, Some Industries Fear Staffing Slump
While some industries in India are worried over finding enough talent in the face of an expected staffing shortage, others are seemingly more optimistic. … Read more
Employers Revising Traditional Pension Plans, Survey Finds
While many employers continue to cut “traditional” pension plans, many are adding to 401(k) benefits, a new survey finds. The Employee Benefit … Read more
Out on a Limb: Telecommuting From a Tree
Known colloquially as MOOF, Microsoft’s Mobile Out Of Office is literally going out on a limb to show companies that workers like the idea of … Read more
One-Third of Women Claim Weekly Discrimination at Work
Thirty-three percent of female workers said their gender works against them when applying for a job, while 11% said it works in their favor. Another 56% … Read more
Sensitive Corporate Information and the Ex-Employee
First it was stealing office supplies, and now this. Software firm Check Point Software Technologies claims that widespread access to technology has made … Read more
It’s a Cool Summer for Employers
It won’t be a cruel, cruel summer, but Manpower predicts a cool summer, at least when it comes to hiring in the United States. Manpower’s … Read more
Dads on Paternity Leave: Thanks or No Thanks?
You might think your flex-time policies for working moms are fair, but are you doing enough to promote a healthy work-life balance for working dads as … Read more
Oh, Flexibility: Canada’s Best Benefit Plans
What do Sleep Country Canada, Intuit Canada, and Farm Credit Canada all have in common? These companies, along with 27 other top employers, seem to know … Read more
Honk If Your Company Loves Telecommuting
As moderate-income and younger workers feel the pinch of money and time spent commuting, more large employers need to recognize alternative arrangements to … Read more