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

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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

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

Walmart to test healthcare concierge, data services

The offerings, which will appear in the company's 2020 medical plan, are aimed at reducing the cost of health coverage.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 10, 2019

Culture, performance management face scrutiny in equity audits

Employers are working to address concerns around any personal attribute being used in any process that impacts salary, a WorldatWork survey found.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2019

Smarter sales incentives mean enhancing, not replacing payments

Less than a quarter of surveyed employees are happy with their current sales programs. But what could smarter sales incentive programs look like?

Oct. 10, 2019

4 tips for walking first-timers through open enrollment

Testimonials — be they from team members or social media influencers — are just one way to prep newbies for difficult benefits decisions.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 9, 2019

Lidl to offer part-time workers medical benefits

As more employers extend benefits to part-time workers, others may still balk at the cost.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2019

Comparably: Microsoft boasts the best perks and benefits among big companies

The tech giant also took top honors on a list of 100 U.S. companies in June for its contributions to creating healthful communities and families.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2019

CEOs say employee well-being is a growing priority

Measurement is key, and many of the metrics preferred by CEOs are the domain of the CHRO.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 8, 2019

GE to freeze pension plans in effort to shrink deficit

To pare down its mounting debts, GE is taking action against the pensions of several thousand U.S. employees.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 8, 2019

Aches, pains and trains: Why commuter benefits aren't more popular

A bad commute can hurt job satisfaction, but many factors get in the way of employee benefits that could help workers save time — and money.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2019

74 employers have used DOL's new self-reporting program, paying out $4M

The Wage and Hour Division holds out the PAID program as a success, but is it a good deal for employers?

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 1, 2019

Unum: 40% of people unsure if they have have life insurance

Money is a top overall stressor for workers, many of whom want help from their employers to manage and improve their finances.

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 30, 2019

Smucker rolls out 12 weeks' paid parental leave

The announcement makes the company one of several large employers to recently announce paid parental leave for an hourly workforce.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 26, 2019

Lawmakers float tax credit advance as a paid leave compromise

A bipartisan pair of senators believe their plan could provide funding for parents without "making the perfect the enemy of the good."

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 26, 2019

Johnson & Johnson named top employer by Working Mother

Parents are speaking out more than ever before about what they need, and employers are paying attention, the group said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2019

Mercer: Health benefits costs to rise nearly 4% in 2020

Popular strategies for keeping healthcare costs down include telemedicine, 24-hour nurse hotlines and prior authorization requirements.

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 25, 2019

As overtime rule drops, experts recommend audits, training

The rule may face legal challenges, but that shouldn't delay employer compliance efforts, experts told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2019

U-Haul expands benefits to include mental health and wellness services

With employees saying they're more stressed out than ever, employers are addressing the problem by offering focused mental health programs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2019

DOL finalizes $35K overtime threshold

The update takes effect Jan. 1 and is perhaps one of the most anticipated rulemakings from DOL.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2019

Hilton tops Fortune's 75 best large places to work for women in 2019

Best places to work for women have supported maternity obligations, provided development opportunities and addressed the exclusion of women of color.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 23, 2019

EEOC chair discusses EEO-1 pay data collection redo

Democratic representatives questioned the agency's ability to investigate pay practices without Component 2 data at a hearing. 

By Morgan Fecto • Sept. 23, 2019

5 must-read stories for HR managers grappling with caregiver demands

As soccer practices and back-to-school nights demand parents' time, HR pros may want to consider how they can best support them.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 23, 2019