Open enrollment is here. What plans are workers choosing?

Both employers and employees are worried about the cost of benefits, recent research shows.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 12, 2019

Study: Injured retail workers are out an average 24 days

Want to reduce risk in the workplace? Turn to training, experts have suggested.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

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 must 'go the extra mile' and negotiate more than salary, Robert Half says

Workers may be hesitant to negotiate, but recent data suggests more relaxed attitudes toward salary negotiations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 11, 2019

Study: Work-life balance is the most important part of a successful culture

Some experts say work-life balance is unrealistic, however, and that employers should work toward "synergy" instead.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2019

Chipotle expands benefits to focus on mental well-being

The chain's employees and family members now have access to personalized assistance from healthcare experts and financial counseling.

By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 7, 2019

IRS ups 401(k) contribution limit to $19.5K for 2020

The typical American employee has no retirement savings, leaving employers with stressed workers and a blocked promotion pipeline.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 6, 2019

Goldman Sachs bumps up paid parental leave to 20 weeks

The policy change comes as other employers face discrimination claims over leave length.

By Dan Ennis , Liza Casabona • Nov. 6, 2019

Study: Half of workers are honked off about their long commutes

Workers' dislike for long commutes is so strong, they're willing to pass up a job with higher pay if it's farther away, according to previous research.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 2019

In 'welcome news' for employers, DOL proposes fluctuating workweek update

The proposed rule, announced Monday, is just one of several Trump administration regulatory wage-and-hour priorities.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 5, 2019

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian rallies dads, lawmakers for paid family leave

An ideal law would afford parents six months of fully compensated leave, founder and executive director of Paid Leave for the United States Katie Bethell told HR Dive in an interview.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 29, 2019

As AI infiltrates work, employers pay a premium for soft skills

The tech is automating tasks like scheduling, while jobs such as hairstyling and graphic design have seen wage increases in recent years.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 29, 2019

Flexible work options could boost US economy by more than $2T annually

Flexible work has become the norm in some industries, but the concept could also help employers reach unemployed or "economically inactive" candidates.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 29, 2019

Inclusion for trans, nonbinary workers won't come from mere 'core values'

A study from WFD Consulting noted that Gen Z is entering the workforce with a more inclusive perspective of gender identity, and employers need to be prepared.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2019

ADP: As wage growth slows, economic downturn looms

Regardless of a potential recession's arrival date, HR leaders can take several steps to prepare. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 28, 2019

Target defends talent investments following reports of slashed hours

Benefit expansions often create speculation that employers will cut back in other areas to account for the change.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 24, 2019

&pizza teams with Lyft for late-night ride-share benefits

The fast casual pizzeria's three-month pilot is just one of many benefits restaurants like Starbucks, Noodles & Company and Chipotle are adding to attract and retain employees. 

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 24, 2019

Glassdoor: Majority of employees have witnessed or experienced discrimination

Bias and discrimination remain powerful forces in the workplace, studies continue to show — and they are not always reflected in obvious behavior.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2019

Employees' financial troubles push employers to rethink the typical payday

But it remains to be seen whether existing solutions can facilitate behavioral changes — or whether employees trust employers who want to help.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 23, 2019

New survey reveals education may buy happiness, but not financial fitness

Retail, hospitality, and food & beverage are the most financially stressed industries - discover more insights in this survey of 10,000+ employees.

Oct. 23, 2019

Open enrollment 2019: 8 questions to ask your broker

The process is certainly about benefits, but it's also about the employee experience.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 22, 2019

Americans like their healthcare but worry about affordability

Employees aren't alone in worrying about health benefit cost. The problem vexes employers, many of whom are rushing to find solutions.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 18, 2019

Kamala Harris floats paid family leave plan that would offer new parents up to 6 months

Some employers would welcome national legislation, seeing it as a relief from the current patchwork of laws, which can be difficult to administer. 

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 17, 2019

Chipotle dishes up degree program to prepare workers for '21st century' jobs

Unlike its guacamole, the benefit will come at no cost. The restaurant will cover 100% of tuition costs for 75 types of business and technology degrees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Oct. 17, 2019

Resource Actions: Devising a mental health strategy for Gen Z

Employers need to consider the cultural issues at play to address the problem thoroughly and potentially stand out from other workplaces.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Oct. 16, 2019

5 fast tips to help HR pros survive open enrollment 2019

HR Dive spoke with three benefits experts whose open enrollment strategies included preparation and teamwork to tech tools and regularly scheduled lunch breaks.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 11, 2019