Comp & Benefits: Page


  • DOL finalizes $35K overtime threshold

    The update takes effect Jan. 1 and is perhaps one of the most anticipated rulemakings from DOL.

    By 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
  • Explore the Trendline
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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
  • 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
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    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 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
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    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 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
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    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 Sept. 11, 2019
  • Deep Dive

    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 Sept. 10, 2019
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Inflexible work schedules drive women with young children out of workforce

    Workers increasingly view flexible options as the norm, and research suggests they value such benefits.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2019
  • Wages stretch farther in small metros than big cities

    Employers may be drawn to the larger talent pools available in major metropolitan areas, but data shows employees are open to other geographic locales.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2019
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    Fewer workers in 'dowdier' digs are happy at work, compared to those in state-of-the-art facilities

    Other pieces of recent research confirm Envoy's findings, but they also caution employers from a one-size-fits all approach when designing new spaces.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2019