8th Cir. revives ERISA life insurance claims against MasterCard

A late worker's spouse sued the company claiming it breached its fiduciary duty.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 20, 2022

CFPB weighs in on earned wage access

Some of the biggest companies offering the increasingly popular services include San Jose, California-based Payactiv, New York-based DailyPay and Oakland, California-based Even.

By Lynne Marek • Jan. 20, 2022

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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

How telehealth could be an equitable 'bridge to care' in a post-pandemic world

Much has been made of the technology's advantages, but it has its share of challenges when it comes to accessibility, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 20, 2022

Why the sick day may be key to cultural health

A drop-off in sick day use doesn't translate to increased productivity in the long run, sources told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 19, 2022

Planned 2022 salary increases not enough to retain talent, comp pros say

Inflation could dent the impact of pay increases. But workers may value other workplace changes just as much, if not more.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 19, 2022

7 trends likely to shape HR in 2022

Nearly two years into the pandemic, the continued relevance of COVID-19 is reshaping the workplace for the long term.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 18, 2022

HR vendor announces $1K employee mental health benefit

The response to mental health concerns was swift among employers early on in the pandemic, but some barriers to care remain.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 18, 2022

DOL: 80% of investigated cotton gin employers violated labor law between 2019 and 2021

The agency's investigation scrutinized 71 employers in the Southeast between November 2019 and March 2021.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 14, 2022

Employers must prioritize equity to thrive in 2022, sources say

Competitive employers will do much more than just backfill head count, sources say.

By Carla Bell • Jan. 14, 2022

5 trends driving total rewards and employee benefits in 2022

"Your entire playbook is open to consider doing things differently," one total rewards executive told HR Dive of his outlook for the new year.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2022

Pension plans gain while facing headwinds in 2022: Goldman

Companies this year will likely "de-risk" their pension plans by shifting more capital into fixed-income assets, Goldman Sachs Asset Management said.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 7, 2022

Survey: HR pros consider switching insurers over need for flexibility

Nearly three-quarters of Maestro Health respondents said their organization is considering leaving its healthcare insurer or plan administrator in 2022.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 7, 2022

Holiday bonuses can perpetuate pay inequity, report says

In some cases, the traditional bonus can exacerbate systemic oppression, said HR software company Trusaic.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 7, 2022

NYC Council pushes pay transparency mandate to Nov. 1

The bill will require local employers to include salary ranges in job listings.

By Katie Clarey • Updated April 29, 2022

Survey: Flexibility top of mind as quit rates soar

Still, some observers — including those who claim to have foreseen the attrition trend — believe employers need to avoid a simplistic view of flexibility.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 5, 2022

What will this decade bring for HR automation?

As the global workforce increasingly adopts hybrid or remote work models, automation may play an increasingly large role in human resources.

By Samantha Clark • Jan. 5, 2022

Survey: Employees want employers to be more involved in their finances

Morgan Stanley's respondents highlighted several action items for employers considering the financial wellness of their workforces.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 5, 2022

Access, cost concerns slowed use of mental health benefits, survey says

Most of those who reported passing up employer-funded services, however, said they knew about the support but never needed it.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 4, 2022

Report: Think outside the HR function to improve employee experience

Employers often miss opportunities to deliver an exceptional employee experience, according to Eagle Hill Consulting.

By Carla Bell • Jan. 4, 2022

Deloitte rolls out $500 work-from-home subsidy in expanded comp, benefits package

The announcement may signal a growing willingness to use compensation as a recruitment and retention tool in a competitive labor market.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 4, 2022

The competition for global talent means paid leave is a non-negotiable

Employers that overlook cultural norms could be in for a lengthy recruitment process, writes Alannah Horne, global HR manager at Boundless.

By Alannah Clarke-Horne • Jan. 4, 2022

DoorDash expands its hallmark staffing model to include employees

The work the delivery employees will do is different from traditional "dashing," the company said.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 22, 2021

As employers scramble to keep talent, cash bonuses reign

But the bigger question for employers may be the future of flexibility at work.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 21, 2021

5 'common-sense' pandemic provisions workers lose at year's end

"A lot of these provisions really made a lot of sense," one benefits expert said. "We just haven't been able to get the attention of Congress."

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 21, 2021

Workers 'newly empowered' in the job hunt, Randstad finds

The Great Resignation has prompted serious consideration from employers and employees alike about how the workplace should look in the post-pandemic era.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2021