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Benefits and Compensation

Why employers should care about diabetes

The condition is having a big impact in the workplace. But employers can address the growing challenge with these actionable steps.
Judy Hearn and Dawn Weddle
Tue Sep 17th, 2019 | 4 min read

Employers are planning record-breaking bonuses for next year

Recession worries aside, two new surveys find companies are forging ahead with hiring and bonus plans.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Sep 11th, 2019 | 3 min read

HSA assets surpass $60 billion

The number of accounts exceeds 26 million as more employees turn to them to save for medical costs in retirement.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Aug 28th, 2019 | 2 min read

Are tech companies pushing back against pay transparency?

A consultant says the urge to suppress salary discussions may be understandable in some contexts.

Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor at Human Resource Executive®. A Penn State graduate, Andy also spent two years in the U.S. Army prior to attending college and attained the rank of sergeant while serving in the Army Reserves. He can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Aug 28th, 2019 | 5 min read

Employee retirement savings hit record high

More focus from workers and employers—including auto-enrollment—helps boost 401(k) accounts.
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Aug 26th, 2019 | 3 min read

Did Yale University Cross the Line?

A class-action suit against the Ivy League school could have wider implications for employee-wellness programs.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Wed Aug 21st, 2019 | 3 min read

What Are We Doing About Ridiculous Healthcare Costs?

It’s time for employers to get innovative and get serious about stemming rising medical costs.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Aug 21st, 2019 | 2 min read

3 Ways to Center Employees in an HR Transformation

A well-developed digital HR-transformation plan can benefit both employers and employees.

Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Tue Aug 20th, 2019 | 2 min read

These Bold Choices Can Help Crush Healthcare Costs

Employers are slashing healthcare costs through choice and personalization.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Sun Aug 18th, 2019 | 8 min read

The Hartford to Add Student Loan Benefit, Adding to Growing Trend

Employees of the insurance company can receive a lifetime total of $10,000 toward their loan.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Aug 16th, 2019 | 3 min read

Employee Healthcare Costs to Top $15K in 2020

Employers embracing new strategies to curb rising costs, including virtual care and pharmacy drug solutions.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Aug 14th, 2019 | min read

Want Healthy Employees? Give Them Light!

Two new studies show that natural light is a key ingredient in healthy workplaces.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Tue Aug 13th, 2019 | 2 min read

These Groups are Pushing Congress on Surprise Medical Billing

Dozens of benefits groups are rallying behind a Senate bill that tackles unexpected costs and other healthcare issues.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Aug 9th, 2019 | 2 min read

Why on-demand pay is in demand

Some employers are turning to on-demand-pay apps to help employees living paycheck to paycheck.
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Fri Aug 9th, 2019 | 8 min read

How One Employer is Getting Creative to Reduce Student Debt

A New York hospital is allowing eligible workers to convert unused paid time off into payments against their student loans.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Aug 8th, 2019 | 3 min read

How Are Employers Holding the Line on Salary Increases?

Organizations are using spot bonuses and incentive programs to limit salary increases.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He has written cover stories for the magazine about Google, Nike and other large companies. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Aug 6th, 2019 | 2 min read

New HRE Editor on the Benefits of Covering Benefits

Kathryn Mayer is HRE's new benefits editor and chair of the Health and Benefits Leadership conference.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Aug 5th, 2019 | 2 min read

Employees are stressed about finances. How employers can help

Companies need to step up with financial wellness programs—or risk big problems in the workplace.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Aug 2nd, 2019 | 3 min read

Journey from ‘Sweat-Shop Mentality’ to Best Place to Work

Global tax services firm Ryan transformed its culture to focus on benefits that encourage work-life balance.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Aug 1st, 2019 | min read

How 3 PTO Policies Help Parents, New Hires and Part-Time Workers

These are just some of the findings in WorldatWork's latest survey.
Maura C. Ciccarelli is a freelance writer and marketing communications consultant based in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. She writes for Human Resource Executive® magazine about HR trends on best practices, talent development, healthcare and benefits, technology, legal issues, and more. View Article
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Wed Jul 31st, 2019 | 3 min read