Comp & Benefits: Page 63
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Black women must work decades longer to earn the same as white men
Pay disparities remain stark for black women, multiple reports found, but employers can adjust their performance reviews and pay strategies to help.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2019 -
Purchasing coalition: 1% of prescription drugs account for 40% of total drug spend
Willis Towers Watson's Rx Collaborative, a pharmacy benefit group purchasing coalition, said the top 10 drugs by cost made up a fifth of its 2018 pharmacy spend.
By Ryan Golden , Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Aug. 22, 2019 -
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?
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Postmates introduces 'health care options,' access to college courses for gig workers
Back in July, Postmates CEO Bastian Lehmann expressed support for "a comprehensive approach" to gig workers that removed classification confusion.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 21, 2019 -
DOL eyes changes to FLSA regs on fluctuating workweek
The move would provide "greater flexibility" to employers who pay employees bonuses and other incentive-based pay, the agency said.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Chipotle's hourly workers can earn extra week's pay in new bonus program
The program follows recent research that shows companies have increasingly opted to provide bonuses and variable pay over wage increases.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 19, 2019 -
One-third of workers left a job for lack of flexible work options
FlexJobs' annual survey reflected many of its past insights about workers' desires for flexibility — including their preference for 100%-remote work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Health IT products may help employers personalize wellness programs
Employee health management IT products can allow employers to more easily tailor health benefits to individual employees, Frost & Sullivan said in its report.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Financial services employees more likely to quit in the first three months
Turnover impacts performance profoundly in the telecom, pharmaceutical and business services sectors, among others, ENGAGE Talent found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2019 -
3 charts that explain large employers' healthcare benefits strategy in 2020
Primary care and virtual solutions are key areas of investment going into the next decade, according to the National Business Group on Health.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 15, 2019 -
One company gives workers 30 days of remote work for travel
Orca Pacific, which works with sellers on Amazon, said it wants to offer an alternative to traditional workplace cultures and their "regimented work hours."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Nordstrom says it reached 100% pay equity across gender and race
The department store said it will continue to work on equal gender representation at all levels of the company.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Report: NYC's $15 minimum wage worries business owners
Employers in the city told The Wall Street Journal they may need to cut hours, staff levels or both to accommodate the increase.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Tourism workers are the lowest paid of any industry, FSU study says
After analyzing data from about 12 industries, one researcher said the average weekly pay was $710 overall but just $311 for leisure and hospitality workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 12, 2019 -
US companies to hold steady on wage increases in favor of bonuses
Two recent reports show employers are largely rewarding high performers and may seek to attract candidates with benefits instead.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 12, 2019 -
3 tips to survive a DOL audit of your FMLA process
Littler Mendelson shareholder Jeff Nowak taught employers a "Jedi mind trick" they can use once they receive a notice from DOL, among other strategies.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Happier employees lead to more satisfied customers
Every 1-star improvement in Glassdoor's 5-star rating scale equaled a 1.3-point increase in customer satisfaction on a 0- to 100-point scale, the company noted.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2019 -
How to approach inclusive parental leave in a male-dominated industry
Work-life balance and raising a family are top concerns for women in the oil and gas industry, so Halliburton opted to change its benefits and culture.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Ohio city bans tobacco use for its new employees
A smoking cessation program may be worth the investment for employers, but the local union questioned whether the policy would hurt recruiting efforts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Americans would rather talk politics, religion and health over money
Student loan debt was the financial topic respondents were most uncomfortable discussing, according to the TD Ameritrade study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 6, 2019 -
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New survey finds health insurance not enough to protect employees against medical debt
1 in 3 US employees with health insurance still have crippling medical debt. How can employers help?
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Pew: Most Americans favor raising the minimum wage
While debate on the federal minimum wage continues, some companies have increased their starting rates without a push from Congress.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Hospital adopts benefit to convert unused PTO to student loan assistance
The program addresses employees' debt, while resolving the unused PTO dilemma — an annual forfeiture of $62.2 billion in lost benefits, said Tuition.io.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 5, 2019 -
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Amazon warehouse employees allege company failed to pay overtime during 'Prime Week'
The allegations follow other Amazon worker complaints over the past few years of workplace violations.
By Ryan Golden • July 30, 2019 -
Lower-income workers lose work time when they can't afford healthcare
Flexible spending accounts and prescription drug coverage were associated with reduced risk of experiencing cost-related barriers, a recent study found.
By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2019 -
US wages rise in response to labor shortages, says ADP research
Studies are torn on whether wage growth will spike in a tight talent market, but employees have said they'd quit for a higher salary elsewhere.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2019
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