Why 2016 may be a tipping point for paid parental leave

San Francisco's new parental leave law, passed at the beginning of April, exemplifies the potential struggle employers may face.

By Kathryn Moody • May 3, 2016

Chobani might boost its bottom line with employee stock sharing

The yogurt maker's surprise stock gift may deliver higher profits long-term from more motivated workers.

By Tom Starner • May 3, 2016

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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

How free surgery for employees is cutting healthcare costs

Since 2010, Lowe's has been offering its workforce free surgery for certain procedures. 

By Tom Starner • May 3, 2016

Reports: Labor Dept.'s overtime threshold could be $47,000 instead

The new proposed threshold could affect up to 23% of the current workforce, or 12.5 million workers.

By Tom Starner • May 3, 2016

Will Election 2016 impact employee healthcare benefits?

Whoever occupies the White House next may define the fate of the Cadillac Tax and the ACA as a whole.

By Tom Starner • May 2, 2016

Contingent workforces gaining more clout as their numbers grow

Around 20% of the U.S. workforce is made up of contingent workers, up from 12% in 2010.

By Tom Starner • May 2, 2016

How much mom would make if she was salaried

Salary.com reports that income predictions for mothers have only increased, inadvertantly shining some light on the parental leave discussion.

By Tom Starner • May 2, 2016

Menards relents, agrees to halt NLRB violations

The NLRB told Menards, a Midwest home improvement chain, to end two practices that violated federal labor law.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2016

Local minimum wage backers in AL take their case to federal court

Two groups representing mainly minorities in Mobile, AL, want a local minimum wage ordinance reinstated after the state passed a law banning such ordinances.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2016

Enforcing 'living wage' laws proving to be an elusive challenge

The laws look good on paper, but there aren't enough boots on the ground to ensure compliance everywhere, the AP reports.

By Tom Starner • April 28, 2016

Survey: Global healthcare benefit costs continue to rise

Overuse of services is one big factor for why costs keep going up.

By Tom Starner • April 28, 2016

Remote workers are more likely to engage in wellness, survey says

Many organizations divide wellness, work-life flexibility and other employee strategies into separate silos, shorting the effectiveness of such programs.

By Tom Starner • April 27, 2016

Chobani shocks workers with stock-sharing generosity

The 10-year-old Greek yogurt company surprised its workforce yesterday with a program that could make some long-term employees millionaires some day.

By Tom Starner • April 27, 2016

NEBGH offers cancer care guide to assist employer decision-making

The complexity of cancer makes it hard to employers to define one effective way to deliver care, the Northeast Business Group on Health reports.

By Tom Starner • April 27, 2016

With FLSA overtime changes coming, transparency is crucial

The Labor Department's upcoming overtime rule is sure to shake up employers nationwide. Smart HR leaders are already conducting self-audits.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 2016

Biometric screenings only one part of wellness today

One expert outlines best practices that can help employers create stronger wellness programs now.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 2016

Why employers need to consider Labor Dept., EEOC changes now

Two federal government rule changes have Republicans riled up, and employers are waiting to see how they will be affected.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 2016

How to ensure a remote work plan will succeed

A "digital nomad" and expert delivers four ways to try to go remote ahead of time.

By Tom Starner • April 25, 2016

Teamsters step into role advising California Uber drivers

California Uber drivers are attempting to form a driver's association, as allowed by a recent settlement.

By Tom Starner • April 25, 2016

How allowing remote work can cut a company's carbon footprint

U.S. tech giants Dell and Xerox report a dramatic impact on sustainability thanks to telework, with millions of gallons of gas saved. Happy Earth Day!

By Tom Starner • April 22, 2016

The serious impact of praise and recognition on engagement

Sometimes it pays to recognize a job well done with a personal thanks, rather than giving a relatively low raise without saying anything.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016

Glassdoor reveals 25 highest paying companies in 2016

At least 24 of them are either tech or consulting firms.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016

A 'pregnancy 401(k)': An alternative to paid parental leave?

The Independent Women's Forum, a right-leaning think tank, recently released a report with a series of proposals to help working families.

By Kathryn Moody • April 20, 2016

PayPal, other large employers pushing back against anti-LGBT state laws

The ongoing push for what many see as discriminatory laws sweeping primarily Southern states is being met with some staunch blowback from employers.

By Tom Starner • April 20, 2016

Younger workers expect to job hop, challenging retention efforts

According to Adecco's new survey, nearly 75% of millennials and Gen Z expect to have 1-4 jobs within five years after graduating from college.

By Tom Starner • April 20, 2016