Workers with chronic health conditions — and access to insurance — retire later

Even as employers look to improve services for employees, attention to varying conditions remains disparate.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 30, 2020

Work-life balance is 'non-existent' for corporate professionals, poll says

Communication platforms may keep employees "on" 24/7, deeply impacting worker health.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2020

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

Gen Xers expect employers to deliver on well-being support, survey says

Eighty-four percent of respondents said they would increase participation in well-being benefits if offered more relevant programs.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 28, 2020

Are more employers publicizing gender diversity goals?

Movement on pay gaps and other disparities won't occur for decades without deliberate employer action, some predict.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2020

Cessation benefits emerge amid vaping injury outbreak

The ongoing lung injury outbreak provides an opportunity for employers to holistically communicate the risks of vaping and tobacco use.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 23, 2020

Pay transparency eliminates gender pay gaps — except in male-dominated jobs, PayScale finds

HR practitioners will see pay equity issues "come to the forefront" in 2020, experts previously told HR Dive.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 23, 2020

Distractions, lack of tech deter workers from using remote perks, study shows

For many workers, however, the flexibility telework offers comes as a major benefit.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2020

Workers' data security, AI knowledge gaps carry risks

These failings point to a need for employer training, according to GetApp.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2020

Global talent shortage has nearly doubled in the past decade

Businesses in many countries report more difficulty attracting talent now than in 2018, a ManpowerGroup report shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2020

Supreme Court to review Trump admin's ACA contraceptive opt-out

A ruling by the High Court could offer clarity on an ACA component that has been the subject of regulatory activity and litigation for years.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2020

Workers unsure of W-2, 1099 classification distinctions

A recent survey reveals that HR may need to improve communication with employees and contractors.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 21, 2020

Citi shows progress on closing pay gaps

To further remedy its pay gap, the company said it will use data to create increased accountability for representation goals among managers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 21, 2020

Philadelphia calls out alleged labor law 'bad actors'

The "shaming" approach is a creative, low-cost enforcement technique, experts told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2020

Skill mismatches amount to a 'hidden tax'

Skills are becoming obsolete at an increasingly fast rate, according to Boston Consulting Group. So what can employers do?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2020

Ascend offers new pay negotiating service that aims to close tech's gender wage gap

Will more employees start negotiating total compensation packages? 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2020

CNN to pay $76M to settle back pay dispute

The network's payout is both the largest monetary remedy in NLRB history and a reminder of employers' obligations toward outgoing unions.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2020

Will more employers get off the healthcare bench in 2020?

"At the end of the day, employers have to put their hands on the steering wheel as purchasers of healthcare," Suzanne Delbanco, executive director of Catalyst for Payment Reform, said.

By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 15, 2020

Complete training, get paid: Aon proposes skill-based compensation

Employers can build a workforce that meets future needs by encouraging upskilling with pay, Aon explained.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 14, 2020

10 trends that will shape HR in 2020

The evolution of technology, employment law and the way work gets done will shape the new year, according to experts who spoke to HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey , Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2020

DOL letter 'expansively' broadens employers' ability to alter salaries

Project payments can sometimes satisfy the FLSA's salary-basis requirement for overtime exemption, the agency said in an opinion letter.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 13, 2020

Lack of child care benefits may be driving parents out of the workforce

Perks like on-site child care, care subsidies and flexible scheduling may help women, in particular, keep working, a Clutch study noted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 13, 2020

DOL updates guidance on bonus, overtime calculations

The announcement came in the footnote of an opinion letter discussing an employer's nondiscretionary $3,000 training bonus.

By Jennifer Carsen , Kate Tornone • Jan. 10, 2020

Tennessee to grant state workers 12 weeks' paid family leave

While the provision does not apply to private employers, the benefit is gaining traction in several ways.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 10, 2020

Taco Bell to test $100K salary for general managers

The quick-service restaurant also added paid sick leave to its benefits offerings.

By Julie Littman • Jan. 10, 2020

Survey: Employers plan to expand financial well-being benefits

Employers are aware of the financial struggles many workers face and, particularly, how these problems may hinder productivity. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2020