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

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

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

Expanding PTO is a competitive recruiting strategy, new survey says

As HR leaders consider how to make PTO an effective recruitment and retention tool, they may want to consider crafting a specific policy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2019

Google, Airbnb are tech applicants' most desired employers

Netflix and SpaceX also received high marks from Hired for "brand positivity."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2019

CorePower Yoga pays $1.5M to settle wage and hour class-action suit

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, nonexempt workers must be paid for all time worked, but the law is murkier for certain activities.

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 18, 2019

More women from dual-income households are optimistic about work-life balance

It's not surprising that survey respondents listed flexible work hours as their top perk, as the line between work and personal time has blurred in recent years.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 17, 2019

EEOC won't renew pay data collection after current cycle

The notice will not affect the EEOC's collection of 2017 and 2018 Component 2 data that certain employers must submit by Sept. 30.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 13, 2019

Gender diversity may encourage better work-life balance, positive outlooks

One benefit of gender diversity recent studies have confirmed is the positive impact female leaders can have on team members.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019

Study: Men in same-sex couples lose out most on paid parental leave

The study highlights the unintended consequences of making assumptions about family structures and gender roles. 

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 12, 2019

'It's about choice': How Reddit's Katelin Holloway made benefits 'by the people, for the people'

A total transformation of its policies and offerings allowed the company to give employees highly individualized, creative and untraditional options.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 11, 2019

Could there be unintended consequences to putting off retirement?

Mandatory retirement policies are mostly illegal in the U.S., but their disappearance concerns some who worry about future generations.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2019

Starbucks to roll out 'enhanced' EAP among other mental health initiatives

That Starbucks aims to boost its mental health offerings is noteworthy, especially as the issue takes on importance in healthcare discussions globally.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 9, 2019

Pay a top consideration for many recent job hoppers

Whatever the cause of today's candidate-driven market, it's clear most employees are not willing to stay on a job if they could be happier elsewhere.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 9, 2019

Survey: Small acts of recognition help younger workers feel fulfilled at work

When employers recognize employees for their work, they may see gains in engagement, productivity and retention.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 9, 2019

Formal dress code would force one-third of employees to quit

Informal attire has emerged as a norm in the modern workplace. Even normally buttoned-down financial service firms have switched to relaxed dress codes. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 4, 2019

The impact of financial stress on women

New survey reveals that women are more financially stressed than men and that financial stress significantly impacts their day-to-day lives.

Sept. 4, 2019

Professionals are more pay savvy, and about half feel underpaid, survey says

With more workers brushing up on competitive pay, employers could retain them through pay transparency policies. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 3, 2019

DoorDash, Uber and Lyft commit $90M to oppose California independent contractor bill

The argument these companies make for the flexibility of gig work comes as contract work becomes a more common way of making a living.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 3, 2019

9th Cir. changes course and OKs mandatory arbitration for ERISA claims

While many courts view arbitration as a fair process, many workers hold that employees should not have to sign away rights to their "day in court."

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 3, 2019

More than 75% of employers offer wellness programs to improve absenteeism and presenteeism

When employees are faced with physical, mental, emotional, social or financial problems, workplace productivity can suffer.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 30, 2019