Comp & Benefits: Page 58


  • PTO, flexibility top workers' must-have list

    "If workers aren’t getting what they want from their employer, they’ll look for better benefits elsewhere," an Unum official said.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2019
  • Intel adds parent 'reintegration program' to its leave offering

    Other additions include eight weeks to care for a seriously ill family member and two weeks of bereavement time.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2019
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    Trendline

    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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    "I'll be dialing in": The rise of remote working and what it means for employers

    Enabled by the rise of technology, companies are increasingly allowing remote working or other flexible arrangements. Explore the expectations and benefits for both employer and employee.

    Dec. 19, 2019
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    Creative jobs lead explosive growth of remote work

    With 91% growth in just 10 years, could remote work options soon become the norm?

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2019
  • Trump OKs paid family leave for federal workers

    The bill grants workers 12 weeks' paid leave for birth or placement of a child.

    By Sheryl Estrada • Updated Dec. 23, 2019
  • A top advocate for employer health plans steps down

    Brian Marcotte is proud of getting employers to think differently about employee health, he told HR Dive for its "Exit Interview" series.

    By Dec. 16, 2019
  • Gartner: Employers spending less to poach talent

    The report also found that just one-third of U.S. workers said they were actively job-hunting in the third quarter, a decline from the average 40%.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2019
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    GoDaddy attains gender pay equity for 5th year, diversity report shows

    The company's CPO said its achievements stem from proactively identifying qualified women and other candidates for promotions.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2019
  • DOL updates FLSA regular rate rule

    The rule defines when certain benefits may be excluded from overtime calculations and will take effect Jan. 12, 2020.

    By Updated Dec. 12, 2019
  • Young workers likely to expect quick raises, promotions

    Employers can reduce turnover rates by offering development opportunities, research has shown.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2019
  • Nearly half of employers that give year-end bonuses plan to increase them

    U.S. employers have been reluctant to give sizable wage increases in recent months, opting instead to offer one-time bonuses, experts note.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2019
  • Chipotle enforces sick policy, reports no food safety issues since 2017

    Following a norovirus incident in 2017 that sickened several customers, the fast-casual chain has enforced its sick policy and new food safety standards, resulting in no incidents within the last two years.

    By Julie Littman • Dec. 5, 2019
  • Warren-backed bill would expand FMLA, pay protections for part-time employees

    The announcement, which comes at the height of the holiday shopping season, would address several issues of particular concern to seasonal workers.

    By Dec. 4, 2019
  • Clutch: WeWork debacle creates opportunity for local coworking spaces

    Coworking may provide businesses and workers a level of flexibility they find appealing.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 4, 2019
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    Opinion

    3 ways to rethink your financial wellness strategy

    When you tell someone how to slice their pie, it's usually well-intentioned. Unfortunately, it doesn't work very well, Bob Armour, CMO of Jellyvision, writes.

    By Bob Armour • Dec. 3, 2019
  • Workers anticipate raises, promotions in 2020

    Employees — particularly hourly workers — show great interest in career development opportunities, too.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 3, 2019
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    Deep Dive

    Don't just add 'other': How to make employment forms inclusive

    Many companies have inadvertent gaps in their D&I efforts — particularly when it comes to gender non-conforming applicants and employees.

    By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 27, 2019
  • Qualtrics takes on the skills gap and recruiting with STEM day care

    The offering is part of a larger expansion that will see the worksite double in size and add 1,000 tech jobs.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2019
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    'Like a bad breakup': HR vendors are dumping cannabis clients

    Two cannabis industry employers told HR Dive they suddenly were dropped by HR services vendors. Those familiar with the industry say it happens a lot.

    By Nov. 25, 2019
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    EEOC witnesses call for 'balance' amid pay data uncertainty

    Testimonies conflicted at a hearing Wednesday, leading to mixed conclusions as to how the agency should proceed in enforcing pay equity.

    By Nov. 21, 2019
  • Candidates, managers need HR to accurately price skills

    "It's not enough to simply pay according to a location because pay can vary by specific jobs or industries," according to PayScale.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2019
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    Education benefits saw biggest boost in usage rates

    This news may not surprise employers; workers are keen on improving their skills profile, especially as automation looms. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Nov. 14, 2019
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    Mercer: US employers hone in on healthcare affordability

    Healthcare cost perplexes many businesses and even motivates some to try and change the broader landscape of healthcare in the U.S.

    By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 13, 2019
  • 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