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  • Maine mandates paid leave for any purpose

    An attorney told HR Dive that Maine's "for any purpose" approach is the "next iteration of paid sick leave laws."

    By June 3, 2019
  • Attracting qualified candidates is managers' top hiring hurdle

    Hiring managers responding to a Robert Half poll also reported difficulty devising interview questions and negotiating salaries.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2019
  • Trendline

    A deep dive into financial wellness

    Employee financial wellness may trending upward — but workers are still hoping for help from employers.

    By HR Dive staff
  • Poor work-life balance, unrealistic demands stress out 60% of workers, study says

    More than 33% of respondents said emails, text messages and social media updates helped make them mentally unproductive at work.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2019
  • Nearly one-fifth of small businesses would be affected by overtime rule change

    An estimated 3.6% of workers employed by small business clients of Paychex would be newly eligible for overtime pay under the rule.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2019
  • SHRM backs overtime rule threshold with a few caveats

    Among other asks, the organization requested DOL reconsider the proposed increase for the highly compensated employee exemption.

    By Jennifer Carsen • May 29, 2019
  • PwC pays $25M to cut employees' student debt

    PwC's repayment may only be a drop in the bucket for in-debt workers — especially for those with advanced degrees.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 29, 2019
  • Hourly workers want work-life balance over pay, survey shows

    For employers, this desire may mean giving employees more control over their work schedules.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 29, 2019
  • Survey: Employers say workers value benefits, but they really prize pay

    Research has confirmed workers' preference for pay — but they still value career development, flexible work schedules and company branding. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 28, 2019
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    Are employers' health and family-friendly benefits up to par?

    A survey by Fairygodboss found that certain benefits can prompt women to have a more positive image of a company.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 28, 2019
  • US businesses plan to expand remote work options

    But the nation's employers lagged behind global counterparts in offering flextime, according to a Condeco study.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 23, 2019
  • Good base pay, strong managers key to millennial retention

    Millennials are far less apt to quit if they report to a highly rated supervisor or a female boss, a Mercer analysis showed. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 23, 2019
  • Connecticut to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023

    In a statement, Gov. Ned Lamont said he intended to sign the bill into law.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2019
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    Big tech firms pay interns as much as $8K per month

    As employers continue to shift their priorities to align with today's market conditions, students may be in more demand than ever.

    By Riia O'Donnell • May 21, 2019
  • On average, employees spend 18 minutes enrolling in benefits

    A report by PlanSource also found employees tend to wait until the end of open enrollment to sign up.

    By Lisa Burden • May 20, 2019
  • Workplace flexibility is here to stay, report says

    Employers that find a way to provide such perks may be well-positioned to compete for and retain talent.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 20, 2019
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    White women recognize gender-based, but not always race-based, pay gaps

    A recent survey by Morning Consult and ASCEND demonstrates the importance of intersectionality when planning to bridge pay gaps.

    By Lisa Burden • May 17, 2019
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    Distressed workers are unproductive one-third of the time they're at work

    As mental health problems in the workplace reportedly increase, employers may need to more actively manage mental wellness.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2019
  • Deep Dive

    Best practices for crafting a PTO policy — and getting workers to use it

    By relying on internal data and pilot programs, HR can design a custom policy that meets both workers' and employers' needs.

    By May 17, 2019
  • Facebook contractors get a raise, more benefits

    The company will provide content reviewers with ongoing well-being and resiliency training and up their hourly rate to $18-$22, depending on location.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2019
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    Why more employers are treating their workers like customers

    Better HR tech is pushing the envelope for talent practitioners, allowing personalization and self-service.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019
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    Lack of money, meaning fuels turnover, PayScale says

    A bigger paycheck was the top reason to quit for 25% of respondents, but 27% said they accepted a new job for the chance to do more meaningful work. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019
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    Appeals court OKs prorated bonus for worker on FMLA leave

    DOL regs say employees generally aren't entitled to bonuses for "hours worked, products sold or perfect attendance" if the goal was missed.

    By Lisa Burden • May 13, 2019
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    Most employers working toward pay equity, survey finds

    Pay equity transparency is still limited at most organizations, however, with 52% of surveyed employers only sharing their analyses with affected workers. 

    By Jennifer Carsen • May 13, 2019
  • Workers' summer wishes? Flexible work and leaving early on Fridays

    Employers considering such arrangements as recruiting and retention tools may find summer the perfect time for a pilot program.

    By Morgan Fecto , Lisa Burden • May 10, 2019
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    Fears of misuse may diminish support for federal paid parental leave

    More than a third of respondents to a conservative think tank's study cited higher taxes as a potential drawback of such a policy.

    By May 10, 2019