Pregnant workers get federal protections
Pregnant workers employed in Indiana now have access to guaranteed accommodations after the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect Tuesday.
Majority of wages in Indiana’s counties lag behind national average
Private employees in all but one Indiana county make less than the national average wage, according to a Purdue University analysis.
The Skillman Corp. transitions to ESOP
Indianapolis-based Skillman Corp. transitions to Employee Stock Ownership Plan for its 100-plus workers.
La Porte employees agree to MonoSol’s latest contract proposal
Merrillville-based MonoSol and 192 employees at its La Porte manufacturing plant agreed on a new contract Dec. 28.
United Steelworkers reach tentative four-year deal with Cleveland-Cliffs
The United Steelworkers and Cleveland-Cliffs reached a tentative new labor deal.
New approach to company perks
To stay relevant, companies of all sizes are rethinking benefits packages. That might mean scaling back in some areas while bolstering others, experts say.
Culture of engagement
Northwest Indiana executives say communication, appreciation go long way in retaining talented workforce.
Healthier insurance enrollment
Experts say clients are concerned about the health insurance renewal process that will hinge on flexibility in plans and care options. Companies must think outside the box to make more informed decisions and avoid getting blindsided.
What’s best for employees
Experts say a little creativity can go a long way in search for comprehensive but affordable benefits Offering employees traditional benefits — health care, insurance, savings plans, paid time off — has always been a challenge for employers because of the high expense that comes with them. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, …
Beyond the Benefit Basics
Businesses move toward out-of-box ways to attract, keep workers With low unemployment rates, the pressure on companies, especially those expanding, to find and keep good employees inches higher. “When you look at the current economy, we’re hearing all sorts of reports of low unemployment … from an HR perspective, the lower the unemployment rate, the …