As opioids hit the workforce, employers are forced to improvise

The epidemic is destroying individuals and families. Now, it threatens American business.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 17, 2017

A third of employers offer paid family leave, and more plan to do so soon

Myriad state and local leave laws, however, are likely causing compliance headaches.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 17, 2017

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?

By HR Dive staff

Average salary raises hold steady at 3% for yet another year

Top performers, however, can expect 4.5% average wage increases plus bonuses.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 15, 2017

HDHPs, vision care and same-sex healthcare benefits up in higher ed

Colleges are a unique microcosm of both long-term, tenured employment and hourly adjunct employment. How they cope with healthcare bears examination.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2017

Mandatory vacation might curb costly absenteeism among employees

One company is experimenting with mandatory vacation every seven weeks, even threatening "financial punishment" if employees try to work during time off.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2017

Wellness programs involving employee spouses more likely to see engagement

And since spouses generate one-third of employer healthcare costs, it pays to get them involved.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 11, 2017

Confusion between 'FMLA' and 'maternity leave' sends employer to trial

The employer never made clear that its maternity benefit — eight weeks of paid leave — would run concurrently with employees’ unpaid federal allotment.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 11, 2017

DOL to delay remaining parts of fiduciary rule until July 2019

The 18-month extension could give the SEC a chance to weigh in, though some say this is another attempt at "death by delay."

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 10, 2017

Walmart Academy raises questions over who benefits from training programs

Worker training and education is good for retention and, often, for workers. But if the programs are too company-focused, does that help workers in the long run?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 10, 2017

Oregon becomes first state to require predictive scheduling

The new law's requirements apply to employers in the retail, hospitality and food service industries.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 10, 2017

Large employer healthcare costs could exceed $14K per worker in 2018

Employers' share of that cost could be as much as 70%. But innovation in the healthcare industry isn't slowing down.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2017

Stop 'whining' about talent shortages and pay employees more, Fed official says

Will raising pay rates close the talent gap? A Federal Reserve official thinks so.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2017

4 ways to help workers prepare for retirement

"All About Retirement: An Employer Survey" found several steps employers can take to improve retirement security among workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2017

Are caregiving benefits the next silver bullet for retention?

It’s estimated that over 65 million people, nearly 30% of the U.S. population, cares for a family member. On average, they devote 20 hours per week to caregiving.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 8, 2017

At Trivago, employees don't have to come to work

Productivity is through the roof under Trivago's "stay home if you want" policy, according to its founder.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2017

Tyson Foods pays $5.8M in safety gear dispute

Employers continue to struggle with defining "compensable working time" under the FLSA.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2017

When 'gigging' healthcare, providers must balance risk with cost

Independent contracting offers the promise of high-quality work at lower prices. But liability remains a thorn in the side of employers everywhere.  

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 7, 2017

Werk wants to help women find work flexibility without penalization

The woman-owned job board focuses specifically on women who may have been left out of workplace advancement due to caregiving responsibilities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2017

Retirement balances are up — a sign that Americans are saving more

Economists have been warning about the perils of failing to save for retirement, and apparently workers are listening.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 4, 2017

Predictive scheduling laws: Coming soon to a jurisdiction near you

The movement to make hourly workers' schedules fairer is still in its infancy, but big U.S. cities are already experimenting.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 4, 2017

Employers are beginning to target back pain through wellness plans

Back pain is major drain on both healthcare plans and employee productivity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 4, 2017

Amazon Jobs Day: Why more than 20k showed up to apply

Thousands received offers by the end of the day. Amazon's benefits packages are a big reason for the turnout.

By Ryan Golden , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 3, 2017

Budgeted wage increases missed mark in 2017, but remained steady

Numbers from 2017 represent a four-year plateau, according to WorldatWork.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Aug. 2, 2017

$15 minimum wage is no barrier to booming hotel industry in SeaTac, WA

SeaTac was the first U.S. city to pass a $15-per-hour minimum wage back in 2013.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 2, 2017

61% of US workers think the 9-to-5 workday is a dinosaur

As more workplaces offer flexible schedules, timekeeping could be a challenge.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 2, 2017