Workers expected to stretch July 4 holiday into 4-day weekend

Of those who told Office Pulse that they plan to show up on July 5, more than 1 in 4 said they would be hungover or extra tired that day.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2019

Study: More UK companies pledge to tackle gender pay gap than US counterparts

As U.S. employers commit to address unequal pay, they will want to consider how they intend to publicize pay data, attorneys previously told HR Dive.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • July 1, 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

Student loan debt tops college graduates' list of regrets

The results from a PayScale survey come at a time when some employers are debating whether to offer student loan repayment benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 1, 2019

Employers turn to telehealth, wellness benefits as healthcare costs rise, SHRM survey finds

As the unemployment rate stays low, employers are expanding health-related and wellness benefits to win over and retain workers.

By Katie Clarey , Rosie Bradbury • June 27, 2019

Most employers offer educational benefits, but others cite cost and complexity as barriers

The most common benefits include tuition reimbursement, in-house training seminars and educational conferences, the IFEBP study found. 

By Lisa Burden • June 27, 2019

Research debunks myth that most gig workers can't find full-time jobs

Employees aren't the only ones who want to be recognized for a job well done; gig workers value recognition for their performance, as well.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2019

Chipotle's new bonus program includes an extra month of pay

The chain's employee retention play also includes tuition reimbursement, free meals and English as a second language classes once certain goals are met.

By Julie Littman • June 26, 2019

Study: Organizations are torn on employee recognition programs

Only about half of senior managers view recognition as an investment, despite growth in "deeply embedded" programs since 2015. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 24, 2019

Pay gap for black tech workers widens

A broad review of organizational policies may help spot discriminatory pay practices.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2019

One pet company installed a Wi-Fi-enabled dog park at its new office

According to Mars Petcare, in a survey of U.S. employers, 87% said being dog-friendly helps them attract and retain more talent

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2019

Trump admin opens door to fundamental changes in healthcare benefits

Paul Fronstin of the Employee Benefit Research Institute said he doesn't expect an uptick right away, but when the next recession hits, "the future of health benefits gets put to the test."

By Samantha Liss • June 20, 2019

San Jose, San Francisco top Indeed's best cities for job seekers

Despite the rankings, Silicon Valley wages haven't always kept up with the high cost of housing in the area.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2019

JetBlue to help crew members pay for master's degrees

The program will provide access to degrees in leadership, business management, IT, aviation management and the liberal arts.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 18, 2019

Half of employees received a raise in the past year, according to Fed study

But many workers are still grappling with financial stress, partly driven by unpredictable schedules and a lack of emergency funds.

By Lisa Burden • June 17, 2019

Employers are overpaying to lure talent, Gartner says

Tenured employees who discover discrepancies between their salaries and those of new colleagues may be inclined to leave, the firm said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019

Poor mental, physical health carry significant risk for productivity loss

According to one researcher, employers need to focus on building a more supportive management culture and more inclusive offices. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019

Nearly one-third of employees in survey plan to quit in next 12 months

Low pay and a lack of work-life balance emerged as key drivers of unhappiness in a Spherion survey.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019

80% of workers plagued by money problems, report finds

About half of female respondents, versus 35% of male respondents, said not earning enough money is the top reason they're unhappy with employers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2019

Target expands family leave, backup care for hourly workers

Retailers depend heavily on hourly and part-time workers, who may find it difficult to take unpaid time for caregiving responsibilities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2019

Workers want fully paid medical insurance, survey reveals

Employers have tried offering trendy perks, but research shows workers value practical benefits that improve their lives.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 10, 2019

Washington state floats $49K overtime threshold

More than 250,000 workers in the state could be newly eligible for overtime by 2026 under the proposal, the state's Department of Labor & Industries said.

By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2019

AP: Median CEO pay rose to $12M in 2018

Compensation for CEOs at S&P 500 companies rose 7% last year, while median pay for workers at those companies rose 3%, according to a report.

By Lisa Burden • June 7, 2019

Women see their wages peak earlier and lower than men

PayScale observed a particularly negative impact on black women, whose average wage peak of $61,100 was the lowest of all measured groups.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2019

Walmart CEO backs higher federal minimum wage

"$7.25 is too low," Doug McMillon said in remarks delivered at the company's annual shareholder meeting Wednesday.

By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2019

Upping workers' comp payouts only mildly impacts health outcomes

A WCRI study found little relationship between increasing workers' comp and employee recovery and return-to-work speed.

By Jennifer Carsen • June 5, 2019