Will pay transparency laws have unintended consequences?

New York City’s law, which went into effect Tuesday, has already created concerns for employers, according to speakers at a Cornell University panel.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 3, 2022

Employers investing more in individual coverage HRAs, report shows

The number of employers offering ICHRAs has grown nearly 350% since 2020, the year the accounts first became available. 

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 2, 2022

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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

NYC’s pay transparency law is in effect — and employers may be testing its limits

A client service officer position at Citigroup initially listed a salary range of $0 to $2 million, though it has since been changed.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 2, 2022

5 tips for managing FMLA leave and PTO in the post-COVID-19 landscape

On its face, the FMLA may appear simple, but COVID-19 continues to add wrinkles to leave administration.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2022

Employees say they need clarity around abortion access benefits

“Organizational leaders can’t afford to ignore sensitive issues at work,” Catalyst said in announcing the findings.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 31, 2022

Leaders, strained by changing norms, keep falling back on outdated habits

For workers to be productive and feel connected, leaders must be open to changing directions, a Future Forum study warns.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 28, 2022

Quest Diagnostics VP talks boosting worker health without invading privacy

When it comes to employer communications about wellness, tone and word choice matter, Steven Goldberg told HR Dive.

By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 27, 2022

Satisfaction with pharmacy benefit managers declined in 2022, report shows

Drug costs and negative public sentiment post-pandemic were contributing factors, PSG said in its summary.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 26, 2022

Health benefit costs to skyrocket in 2023, but US will lag

Employers and insurers will need “to think and act differently” to control costs, a WTW official said.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 25, 2022

US Surgeon General develops 5-point strategy for mental health at work

Addressing the subject “will be worth it, because the benefits will accrue for both workers and organizations,” Vivek Murthy said Thursday.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 24, 2022

‘No one’s talking about it’: Divorced employees need support, too

Employers and HR pros need to be vigilant regarding divorce’s effect on worker mental health, one expert said.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 21, 2022

IRS increases 401(k) contribution limit to $22,500 for 2023

Retirement planning has become a source of stress for workers more than two years into the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Oct. 21, 2022

Flexible schedules more desirable than remote work? Survey suggests they are

However, employees aren’t always aware of what benefits their employers offer.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 21, 2022

11th Circuit: UPS worker’s FMLA case fell apart due to lack of documentation

The worker submitted a one-page document without much of the required information, the court found.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 20, 2022

Express needed a turnaround. Its CHRO turned to flexibility.

Remote and hybrid work options aim to assist the retailer’s broader brand modernization efforts, Senior VP and CHRO Mike Reese told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 20, 2022

IRS pushes 2023 FSA cap over $3K in ‘relatively large increase’

The shift is due to high inflation levels, advisory firm WTW said.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 19, 2022

4 stories on the state of family planning benefits

These benefits are increasingly gender neutral and inclusive of the many options for creating a family, such as adoption and foster placement.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 18, 2022

Gannett hiring freezes, furloughs draw employee backlash

Social media was abuzz as current and former Gannett employees weighed in on the changes — and the way they were rolled out.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 17, 2022

SCOTUS ponders: Should a worker making $200K annually be overtime-exempt?

A small wrinkle in the FLSA’s exemption for highly compensated employees poses a conundrum for the high court.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2022

Survey: Job seekers don’t trust employers that exclude pay from job postings

Employers are facing pressure from job hunters — and from newly passed laws — to be more transparent about a position’s pay.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 13, 2022

DOL: 2 Boston restaurants to pay $195K for minimum wage, OT violations

“Too often, we find violations like these in the food service industry,” a DOL spokesperson said.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 13, 2022

Walmart to add fertility benefits

Walmart has joined the trend of large companies offering their employees an array of fertility care and family-building services.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 13, 2022

Employee recognition can save companies billions, Gallup says

Employers lose out on approximately $20 million for every 10,000 workers dragged down by draining workplaces, researchers found.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 6, 2022

How 2023 minimum wage hikes will affect HR’s compensation strategies

Compensation pros are competing for talent more intensely, one source told HR Dive, and hourly wage won’t be as powerful a tool as rates climb.

By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 6, 2022

SHRM researchers: Reported dip in parental leave offerings not ‘a big thing to panic about’

Several reasons could account for the declining percentage of employers that offered paid parental leave.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 5, 2022