Comp & Benefits: Page 48


  • Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider Shaine Malekgoodar, seen in monitor screen, can connect with Hope Family Health patients in Westmoreland, TN, its satellite locations.
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    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 Sept. 17, 2021
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    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
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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
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    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
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    Amazon pushes average hourly pay above $18 to lure 125K new employees

    Some retailers are beefing up their workforces beyond holiday seasonal hiring, as employment in the sector has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2021
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    Disability care company aims to fill gap in caregiving benefits

    Melanie Fountaine and Melissa Danielsen co-founded Joshin to help serve the millions of families who have a loved one with a complex care need.

    By Sept. 16, 2021
  • OFCCP reopens door to request employers' reported pay data

    The change is, in part, a reflection of the differing views of the OFCCP under the Trump and Biden administrations.

    By Sept. 14, 2021
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    North Carolina can't escape claims its health plan discriminates against transgender public workers

    Plaintiffs said the plan excludes trans enrollees by denying coverage for treatments such as counseling, hormone therapy and surgery.

    By Sept. 14, 2021
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    As medical debt skyrockets, can employers help?

    How can you support employees impacted financially by COVID-19—without hurting your bottom line?

    By Dan Macklin • Sept. 13, 2021
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    Contractors tackle worker suicides, mental health stigma

    During Construction Suicide Prevention Week, employers discuss wellness strategies and initiatives.

    By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 10, 2021
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    Workers with elder care responsibilities need employer support, report says

    Homethrive's survey demonstrates how elder care can distract and stress employees.

    By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 9, 2021
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    Walmart bumps up hourly pay by $1 for more than 500K workers

    As retailers compete for labor ahead of the holidays, Walmart is raising wages for front-end, food and consumable, and general merchandise workers.

    By Maria Monteros • Sept. 9, 2021
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    Shake Shack suspends 4-day workweek perk for managers

    The burger chain phased out the program after the pandemic began and will focus instead on hiring hourly workers and raising pay.

    By Julie Littman • Sept. 8, 2021
  • DOL watchdog recommends additional action to inform 401(k) participants about fees

    The Government Accountability Office found that 41% of 401(k) participants incorrectly believed they did not pay fees within their plans.

    By Sept. 3, 2021
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    California hospital urges 9th Cir. to strike ordinance mandating hazard pay

    The facility alleged the Culver City legislation was written to appease the union representing the hospital's hourly workers.

    By Sept. 1, 2021
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    Delta announces insurance surcharge, masking requirements for unvaccinated workers

    The strategy is now gaining attention from employers as community COVID-19 transmission rates in the U.S. increase.

    By Aug. 31, 2021
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    Surcharges for unvaccinated workers gain momentum, but questions remain

    The strategy is more commonly associated with employees who smoke and is seen as one way to potentially keep workers safe — if it works.

    By Aug. 26, 2021
  • Employers, workers have different recruiting and retention incentives in mind, PwC report suggests

    The survey also showed that turnover is high across all sectors and that executives' concerns vary depending on their area of focus.

    By Aug. 25, 2021
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    DOL: Giant incorrectly excluded pandemic bonuses from overtime rate

    The Labor Department recovered $165,653 in back wages for more than 3,000 workers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

    By Aug. 24, 2021
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    Supporting breastfeeding workers is about more than lactation rooms, says nursing app exec

    Breastfeeding app Pumpspotting partners with employers to create a more supportive workplace for nursing parents.

    By Aug. 20, 2021
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    How the pandemic forced one manufacturer back to benefits basics

    New York-based Moog went into "survival mode," said Kristine Karnath, so the 70-year-old firm sought to plug up gaps in its support system for workers.

    By Aug. 19, 2021
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    UnitedHealth settles for $15.6M after Labor Department finds mental health cuts, denials

    "You should expect to see more investigation," of those not abiding by the federal mental health parity law, a top DOL official said. "I predict this will be a very active issue for us for years to come."

    By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 19, 2021
  • Employers offering more nontraditional or voluntary benefits, Gallagher report says

    More organizations also are developing absence management policies.

    By Aug. 12, 2021
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    Target counters Walmart with 'debt-free' education benefit

    Escalating competition on non-wage employee benefits between the two retailers may reflect a broader set of difficulties attracting talent.

    By Aug. 12, 2021
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    Uber announces language, job preparation benefits for drivers

    Benefits for gig economy workers have long been a topic of discussion in the HR industry.

    By Aug. 10, 2021
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    Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims

    The case illustrates the need for employers to remain on top of evolving requirements and rights for gig workers.

    By Aug. 9, 2021