June 9, 2009 by Sam Narisi
A new bill would require most employers to give workers at least one week of paid vacation every year.
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Tags: benefits, paid vacation, Paid Vacation Act
May 21, 2009 by Sam Narisi

If the feds have their way, your absence policies will soon get a lot more complicated.
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Tags: benefits, Healthy Families Act, Obama, paid sick leave
April 16, 2009 by Sam Narisi
The 401(k) match is a great, cost-effective recruiting and retention tool — but several high-profile companies have made headlines by suspending or reducing the benefit.
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Tags: 401K, benefits, costs, Economy
April 13, 2009 by Sam Narisi
A new survey suggests the benefits companies offer may not be pulling their weight in employee satisfaction. The solution: better communication.
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Tags: benefits, communication, Fidelity Investments
March 6, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Here’s one way HR can help increase employees’ job satisfaction and reduce turnover:
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Tags: benefits, communication
October 2, 2008 by Sam Narisi
It’s often said that employees in different age groups want different things. Does that mean companies should change their compensation packages accordingly?
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Tags: benefits, compensation, generations
August 27, 2008 by Sam Narisi
What benefits are most of your competitors offering employees?
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Tags: benefits, education, tuition
August 21, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Rising gas prices are making it harder for some companies to recruit and keep top performers. What are employers doing about it?
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Tags: benefits, car pool, commuting, fuel, gas, pre-tax, public transportation
July 24, 2008 by Sam Narisi

HR knows how to legally recruit and interview candidates — but that doesn’t mean hiring managers aren’t going to make costly mistakes from time to time.
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Tags: benefits, Hiring, interview notes, interview questions, lawsuits, salary
July 16, 2008 by Sam Narisi
We asked 314 HR managers whether not they offer benefits to part-time employees. Here’s what they said:
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Tags: 401K, benefits, health care, part-time, survey, vacation