Employers say they'd keep popular ACA benefits if law is repealed

A change in benefits is often perceived by employees as a loss. To avoid that outcome, employers may keep to the status quo.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2017

Up to 30% of vacationers stay connected to the office, and that's a problem

Notably, 43% of American workers said they don’t take a vacation because they can’t afford it, meaning burnout is a real risk.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017

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Top trends in total rewards

Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

By HR Dive staff

Prudential: Women's 401k account savings are one-third lower than men's

Women trail men in retirement savings partly due to expectations they will be default caregivers, forcing them to leave the workforce.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017

A growing number of gig workers now earn six-figure incomes

But full-time jobs plummeted to the tune of 700,000 workers, according to a new MBO Partners study.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017

Mastercard extends its bereavement leave to 20 days

Inspired by Facebook's extension, the credit card company made changes to fit its global employee base.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2017

Transgender employee fired for company critique on social media

The EEOC sued the company for firing a transgender worker who posted a negative Glassdoor review.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017

Truck driver charges United Van Lines with employee misclassification

An employee claimed the company required drivers to pay for fuel, repairs, lease payments and other expenses while paying them less than the minimum wage.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017

Billion-dollar startup shuts down offices and makes all workers remote

Only 30 of the company's 550 employees live in the San Francisco area, with the remainder working remotely across 50 countries.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017

Report: Trump paid leave proposal unlikely to pass as is

As always, the question of who pays still divides lawmakers (and businesses). A joint Brookings Institute/AEI report now puts forth its own bipartisan version.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017

Gartner: 40% of employers to offer 'Summer Fridays' this season

Workers get more fun in the sun this year. The 2017 study showed a 20% increase over the percentage of employers that offered Summer Fridays in 2015.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017

Study: 10 years after an injury, workers receive 88% of earnings and income benefits

A new WCRI study sheds light on how to evaluate the adequacy of workers' comp programs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Liza Casabona • June 9, 2017

Chipotle workers sue over company's interpretation of FLSA overtime ruling

The case raises a potential wrinkle in a federal judge's injunction of wage threshold rule changes last year.

By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2017

Worker confidence rises for five consecutive quarters

More employees are feeling confident about pay raises and promotions, but trust in leadership has slipped somewhat.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 9, 2017

Employee recognition programs are largely considered a 'workforce investment'

WorldatWork defines recognition as a "spontaneous gesture of thanks" or a structured recognition program that acknowledges employees reaching their goals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017

Memphis is first U.S. city to offer college debt reduction plan to workers

The plan, announced Thursday, will give city employees a $50 per month contribution towards principal repayment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017

Alight, formerly part of Aon Hewitt, seeks to expand its cloud services portfolio

The newly re-launched Alight emerges after being purchased by Blackstone Group LP for $4.8 billion in February. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017

Just two payroll errors can cause 49% of employees to start job hunting

Paycheck problems affect 82 million U.S. workers, or 54% of the American workforce. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017

Benefits technology: What HR needs to know

Most employees still don't understand their benefits offerings. Thankfully solutions abound, from software to new gadgets to integration with larger programs.

By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2017

T. Rowe Price: Employers committed to workers' 401k plans well into retirement

A variety of HR strategies can help drive successful retirement outcomes for employees, a study reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017

1 in 3 workers say their personal finances are distracting at work

Financial woes plague 85% of workers, a good reason for employers to sponsor financial well-being plans. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017

Are employers dropping the ball on benefits communication?

With proper planning, budgeting and employee input, employers leverage communications technology to improve how they share benefits information.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017

Wearables are changing workers' health and lifestyles

The level of integration wearables have into consumers life was unimaginable 20 years ago. Today wearables are reshaping the health and wellness landscape.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017

Remote workers may be scattered, but their benefits don't have to be

New solutions — from podcasts to Twitter chats — seek to make things easier and more accessible for a growing part of the workforce.

By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2017

Why a human touch matters now more than ever for benefits technology

Employees need tech-enabled human interaction to meet their health goals without breaking the bank.

By Kathryn Moody • June 5, 2017

Report: Senate GOP considering tax on employer-sponsored insurance for AHCA

But there's no doubt such a provision would meet instant opposition from across the political spectrum.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017