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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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
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