Retailers are betting on wage hikes, perks to woo workers ahead of the holidays. Will it work?

Employers are offering incentives like sign-on bonuses, tuition assistance and higher pay to staff up, but challenges remain.

By Maria Monteros • Oct. 11, 2021

Why — and how — employers should embrace pay transparency

The rewards include diminished organizational risk and, most importantly, an employee base that feels valued, writes Garry Straker, senior compensation consultant at Salary.com. 

By Garry Straker • Oct. 7, 2021

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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

Employers expect surge in healthcare costs in 2022

Employees will probably step up their use of medical services after postponing routine care during the worst of the pandemic, says Willis Towers Watson. 

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 6, 2021

Some workers say they feel underpaid, even as employers hike wages

The pandemic derailed employers' pay increases, but a reversal in the talent market may be shifting things in a different direction.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 6, 2021

Chipotle agrees to $8M settlement in manager trainee classification suit

If approved by a court, the agreement will end nine years of litigation.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 6, 2021

Chili's parent company to boost hourly employee pay to $18 by 2023

Brinker International also plans to raise Chili's general manager pay from $87,000 to $100,000 by 2025, a move that's part of the restaurant group's overall strategy to improve staffing. 

By Julie Littman • Oct. 4, 2021

Autodesk to pay ERG leads, thanks to Black Lives Matter

ERG support in the wake of anti-Asian violence also spurred Autodesk's decision.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 1, 2021

Pay cuts for remote workers? Not so fast.

Talent shortages led some organizations to change their approach from "pay localization" to "salary portability," according to sources who spoke to HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 30, 2021

Report: Apple gives store employees bonuses up to $1K

The company faces criticism of its working conditions from a group of employees, including some retail workers.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 30, 2021

Hootsuite's CPO says bet on wellness benefits

Tara Ataya told HR Dive that the prioritization of "owl" mental health is working.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 29, 2021

Why it may be time for a more compassionate bereavement policy

A viral LinkedIn post drew attention to the failures of the standard, three-day leave offered for bereavement.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 29, 2021

Payscale: Most employers lack a pay strategy for remote workers

The majority of survey respondents said they don't plan to dock pay for those who work from home.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 29, 2021

Despite talent shortage, US remains hungry for hiring

ManpowerGroup's 2021 employment outlook survey shows that U.S. companies may face a talent shortage above the global average. 

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 28, 2021

34% of restaurant workers experienced more wage theft in 2021, OFW reports

During a webinar hosted by the nonprofit, DOL Secretary Marty Walsh spoke about growing wage and hour violations, which impact food service more than any other industry.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 27, 2021

Hidden mark-ups hike up small businesses’ healthcare costs by 25% — here’s how to avoid overpaying

What would your company do with an extra $2M?

By Brandon Weber, CEO and Co-Founder of Nava • Sept. 27, 2021

DOL expands fines for employers that keep workers' tips

The rule addresses fines for accidental or first-time offenses and is expected to take effect in late November.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 23, 2021

Ikea operator nixes salary history requests

In removing salary history requests from its hiring process, Ingka Group joins a growing movement for pay equity.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 23, 2021

HSA distributions reached 'all-time low' in 2020, EBRI report says

The findings may be connected to an overall decline in healthcare utilization last year, the Employee Benefits Research Institute said.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 23, 2021

Married co-workers head to trial, claiming boss said sick kids were wife's responsibility

The claims point to something that often trips up employers: the intersection of two employment laws.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 22, 2021

Coalition launches ballot initiative to end the tipped minimum wage in DC

One Fair Wage said pandemic-induced labor pressure is increasing support to end the tip credit in the nation's capital.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 22, 2021

Prop 22 is a racial equity battleground

Because gig workers generally lack stable pay and substantial benefits, barring app-based drivers from employee status may present racial equity problems.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 22, 2021

'Fight for $15' union challenges NLRB joint-employer rule

The complaint is the latest challenge to the standard's ever-changing interpretation.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 22, 2021

SHRM: Pandemic fueled benefits expansion

"Virtual interactions created a new level of transparency and empathy at work," said SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 17, 2021

Manufacturers plan to boost wages at record 3.5% rate

The tight labor market and high raw material costs are top challenges, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 17, 2021

Sam's Club boosts minimum wage to $15 in bid to win more workers

The move makes the warehouse retailer's starting pay slightly higher than its parent company, Walmart.   

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 17, 2021