Practical HR Tips, News & Advice. Updated Daily.
Higher health savings account (HSA) contribution limits can have a number of positive implications for both employers and employees. Healthcare costs, along with the cost of nearly everything else, have continued to rise, so these new limits should be a welcome relief to individuals and families. For Employees Employees are wise to contribute as much […]
The health insurance industry is very complicated and getting more so every year. There are many different players, as well as numerous policies and practices insurance companies and their partners use that can delay or deny the care your employees need. According to a Business Group on Health survey1, cancer is the top driver of […]
During an economic downturn, job hunters usually search for the highest-paying position, but when deciding between offers with comparable pay, they might overlook salary and choose the role with the best benefits. The full range of benefits—health insurance, retirement plans, career advancement, and parental leave, among others—may be of the utmost importance. Do these perks […]
Think back to the beginning of the pandemic. Parents took on roles as teachers, caretakers, and much more in addition to their full-time jobs. Furthermore, countless articles suggest that women took on the bulk of those responsibilities, and, despite the additional duties in and out of the home, industry data still indicates that women earn […]
Two new laws strengthen protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP). In this week’s HR Query, we’re highlighting what you need to know to make sure organizations stay compliant. The PWFA took effect June 27, 2023, […]
“We’re being forced back to the office.” “I literally fell asleep during training.” “AI is probably going to take my job.” These are all recent quotes from people close to me. Of course, you probably don’t need to chat with my friends and family to hear similar sentiments. A lot of workers are saying these […]
One of the keys to developing an effective benefits package is recognizing that employees always have to be treated as unique individuals. This has become even more important in recent years as employees increasingly demand flexibility and companies prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Generic benefits often fail to meet the needs of diverse workforces, […]
After completing undergrad at the University of St. Thomas, HR wasn’t the end-goal for Amy Spartz when she initially started her career. “When I set out, I had a new baby, and just really needed a job,” she told HR Daily Advisor. “After reaching out to as many people as I could within my network, […]
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which was signed into law in late 2022 and went into effect June 27, 2023, requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for an employee’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodations would cause the employer an “undue hardship.” Whom Does the PWFA Apply […]
More and more businesses are diverting from the traditional 9-to-5 work schedule that requires employees to spend long, specified hours in a fixed office location. Instead, employers are embracing flexible workspaces, which allow employees to work remotely, from alternative locations, or on schedules that better suit their needs. The shift to greater flexibility in work environmentshas […]