Comp & Benefits: Page 3


  • The male gender symbol higher on a scale than the female gender symbol
    Image attribution tooltip
    kemalbas via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Men are rewarded financially for having children, while women are penalized, Payscale finds

    But the uncontrolled gender pay gaps for women of color, in particular, are closing, Payscale’s report found.

    By Feb. 22, 2024
  • From above photo of an employee on a laptop computer while sitting at desk with notebook, pen and eyeglasses.
    Image attribution tooltip
    miniseries via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Generative AI skills bring nearly 50% salary bump: Indeed

    Tech workers who are competent in the nascent technology can expect average salaries of more than $174,000, according to the company.

    By Roberto Torres • Feb. 22, 2024
  • Explore the Trendline
    Image attribution tooltip
    Adeline Kon/HR Dive
    Image attribution tooltip
    Trendline

    Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

    Research shows employee engagement is waning, and as employers work to address that obstacle, some are taking a closer look at their benefits offerings.

    By HR Dive staff
  • c-store
    Image attribution tooltip
    Joshua Lott via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Wages remain convenience stores’ biggest labor barrier

    Nearly half of c-store workers under management level who left their jobs last year did so because of insufficient pay, while safety concerns keep many others from applying at all, according to a report.

    By Jessica Loder • Feb. 21, 2024
  • Black mental health counselor listens to patient
    Image attribution tooltip
    SDI Productions via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Why managers are critical in the fight to promote Black mental health at work

    Leaders must account for factors such as the history of mental health support in the Black community, Kanarys’ Kendra Mack told HR Dive in an interview.

    By Feb. 21, 2024
  • Surgeons perform operation on patient
    Image attribution tooltip
    Christopher Furlong via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Survey: Missed work, cost cause older workers to forgo elective surgeries

    The share of U.S. adults ages 60 and above who are employed doubled between 2000 and 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

    By Feb. 16, 2024
  • Person in Unite Here shirt
    Image attribution tooltip
    David McNew via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    LA Grand Hotel employees strike against ‘untenable’ workplace conditions

    The union workers are the latest in Southern California to walk off the job seeking higher wages and safer working conditions.

    By Jenna Walters • Feb. 16, 2024
  • legal
    Image attribution tooltip
    Darren415 via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Employers with California workers must submit pay data by May 8

    Employers need to recognize that even if they have only one employee in California, they must abide by the state’s pay data reporting requirements, a Fisher Phillips partner said.

    By Feb. 15, 2024
  • A person wearing sunglasses pushes a baby in a store cart.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/HR Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    6 ways employers are investing in compensation and benefits

    Workers may be nervous with recent layoff announcements and the growth of AI, but many big companies are doubling down on their investments in talent.

    By Feb. 15, 2024
  • People wait for cars in the Lyft pick-up area at JFK Airport on April 28, 2023 in New York City.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Michael M. Santiago / Staff via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Lyft accelerates driver compensation, guaranteeing 70% of riders’ fares

    The company announced a slew of changes in hopes of improving the driver experience.

    By Feb. 8, 2024
  • Customer spending rising due to inflation
    Image attribution tooltip
    Joe Raedle via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Employers explore emergency savings benefits as workers struggle to stay afloat

    Employee financial resilience has been a “significant challenge” in recent years, and a recent regulatory change may spur adoption of a new solution.

    By Feb. 8, 2024
  • A feminine-presenting person types on a laptop and speaks on a phone
    Image attribution tooltip

    Photo by Anthony Shkraba from Pexels

    Image attribution tooltip

    Want to revamp employer branding? Establish a global benefits standard

    As employers seek to approach benefits packages more mindfully in 2024, establishing a “global standard” may help attract and retain talent. 

    By Feb. 7, 2024
  • A grocery worker in a blue shirt and black apron that says "Count me" pushes a cart down filled with paper bags and food down a grocery aisle.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Food Lion
    Image attribution tooltip

    Why are Black workers less likely to have retirement savings?

    The financial pressures on Black workers, especially those from low-income backgrounds, can put a peaceful retirement perpetually out of reach.

    By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 7, 2024
  • Person with Suitecase
    Image attribution tooltip
    Prostock-Studio via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    3 charts breaking down unlimited PTO trends

    Open PTO has garnered interest from employees and employers alike in recent years. But how many have really implemented the benefit?

    By Feb. 2, 2024
  • Bank of America's logo on a building façade
    Image attribution tooltip
    Mario Tama / Staff via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Bank of America expects employee sabbaticals to pay dividends

    Since January 2023, thousands of people have taken advantage of the program, a company spokesperson said.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
  • Google employees stand in a hallway greeting each other near a "Welcome back" sign.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Scott Olson via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Three-quarters of workers, students surveyed admit to concealing illness around others

    Working while sick was common before the pandemic and remains common, studies show.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
  • Four Walmart employees gathered in the store's produce section
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Walmart
    Image attribution tooltip

    Walmart announces 3-for-1 stock split

    The retailer said the move, the 12th in its history, will keep share purchase prices within reach for associates.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 31, 2024
  • A person pushes a cart in front of Walmart
    Image attribution tooltip
    Scott Olson via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    With new stock grants, Walmart store manager pay could exceed $400K

    The annual stock grants vary by store format. At Supercenters, they amount to $20,000.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 30, 2024
  • Office of Personnel Management headquarters in Washington
    Image attribution tooltip
    Mark Wilson via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Federal agency salary history ban to take effect by October 2024

    Separately, a proposal would institute both a pay history ban as well as a pay transparency requirement for federal contractors and subcontractors.

    By Jan. 29, 2024
  • Asian father comforts his baby in his arms
    Image attribution tooltip
    Koh Sze Kiat via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Most US employers plan to boost their leave programs in next 2 years, WTW finds

    Leave program enhancements have become table stakes in the post-pandemic talent market.

    By Jan. 26, 2024
  • Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan moderates a discussion while seated onstage.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Drew Angerer via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Bank of America, Wells Fargo announce bonuses to rank and file

    About 97% of BofA’s workforce will get restricted stock bonuses worth a collective $800 million, while Wells Fargo employees who make less than $75,000 are eligible for cash awards of $1,000.

    By Rajashree Chakravarty • Jan. 26, 2024
  • A 'Join Our Team' sign is displayed outside a Chipotle location, advertising a $16.75 wage with an opportunity to earn up to $100,000.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Mario Tama / Staff via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Chipotle targets Gen Z workers with latest benefits

    The chain, whose workforce is 73% Gen Z, hopes to appeal to the demographic’s economic insecurity and hire 19,000 workers by spring. 

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 25, 2024
  • Two people have a difficult conversation in the office
    Image attribution tooltip
    simon2579 via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Current wages aren’t keeping up with cost of living, workers say

    Per Monster’s 2024 workplace report, the economy is straining both employers and employees — but flexible scheduling may provide an egalitarian benefits middle ground.

    By Jan. 25, 2024
  • QDOBA Burrito
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of QDOBA
    Image attribution tooltip

    Qdoba will pay $3.8M to settle claim it failed to provide pay ranges in job ads

    The quick-service restaurant ran afoul of Washington state law, a class action lawsuit alleged.

    By Updated April 19, 2024
  • Two flags flown by fast food workers demonstrating in support of AB 257.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Mario Tama via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    California’s $20 fast food wage poses risk and reward, execs say at ICR

    Operational changes, value offerings and pricing are key tools in preserving traditional margins as wages rise, leadership from major chains shared. 

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 23, 2024
  • A glass piggy bank with paper money and coins inside, transparent banking service, financial industry - stock illustration
    Image attribution tooltip
    Nadia Bormotova via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sponsored by Brightmine

    Embracing pay transparency to drive pay equity

    Learn how employers can drive transparency and address disparities through proactive measures in compensation and benefits.

    Jan. 22, 2024