Comp & Benefits: Page 19


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    Biden calls for paid leave, minimum wage hike in State of the Union

    The president also focused on job creation in manufacturing and infrastructure, noting that some such jobs don’t require college degrees.

    By March 8, 2024
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    Insured workers report thousands of dollars in medical debt

    Survey findings highlight a need for employers to focus on physical and financial wellness, a report says.

    By March 7, 2024
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    A deep dive into financial wellness

    Employee financial wellness may trending upward — but workers are still hoping for help from employers.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Few employers change abortion coverage after Dobbs v. Jackson

    Of the large firms that provide health benefits, 10% don’t cover abortions under any circumstance in their largest plan, and 18% only cover abortions in limited circumstances. 

    By March 5, 2024
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    Some employers consider offering help with housing payments

    One in four employees say they would switch jobs to gain this benefit.

    By Mary Salmonsen • March 5, 2024
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    Johnson & Johnson drug benefits suit ‘absolutely’ a wake-up call for employers, exec says

    Employer health plans are being held to account for drug costs, but they may lack key information when negotiating with pharmacy benefit managers and similar intermediaries.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
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    Survey: More than half of workers say their paychecks aren’t keeping up with inflation

    Many of those surveyed also said they’re in a more stressful financial position than they were a year ago.

    By Feb. 28, 2024
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    Why giving birth is so dangerous for Black people — and how employers can help

    Connecting pregnant workers with supporters who fiercely advocate for their health and interests may improve outcomes and allow employees to focus on what matters.

    By Feb. 28, 2024
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    Congressman seeks to block new FLSA overtime rule

    The bill is just one example of the pushback the agency has received since the rule’s 2023 publication.

    By Feb. 26, 2024
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    With ambition changing, only 3 in 10 workers aspire to C-suite roles

    Money is the top driver of job satisfaction, not recognition or advancement, Empower research indicates.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 26, 2024
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    Survey: Most privately insured adults satisfied with health plan open enrollment

    Those with high-deductible plans were less likely to be satisfied than other enrollees, the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research found.

    By Feb. 23, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Graber • Feb. 16, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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