Comp & Benefits: Page 72
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop trends in total rewards
Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.
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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 -
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 -
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 Ryan Golden • 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Katie Clarey • May 10, 2019 -
New parents may need more communication with HR
A report from Unum highlights the importance of an open dialogue and return-to-work plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2019 -
Almost half of US workplaces offer health, wellness programs
Small employers without wellness programs might consider integrating health promotion into their safety initiatives, one researcher suggested.
By Lisa Burden • May 8, 2019 -
Tesla debuts employee loans amid complaints of unpredictable schedules
Current and former Tesla employees told CNBC they welcome an additional benefit but see employee loans as a temporary solution.
By Jennifer Carsen • May 7, 2019 -
Small business owners upbeat about 2019 growth despite talent setbacks
Only slightly more respondents in a TD Bank survey said they plan to expand their workforce in 2019 compared to last year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 7, 2019 -
Unemployment dips to 3.6%, lowest in 50 years
The tightening of the talent market comes as many employers put employees at the center of their newest business initiatives.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 6, 2019 -
Acosta: DOL won't back higher federal minimum wage
The Labor Secretary also said the department is working with the SEC on another attempt at the previously vacated fiduciary rule.
By Ryan Golden • May 6, 2019 -
Most workers are highly stressed, but lack access to care
Stress may be at epidemic levels at work, according to various studies, but employers have tools that can help.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 2, 2019 -
Career growth trumps pay for most workers, survey finds
The Jobvite poll also found that 45% of job seekers believe it's harder to find a job this year compared to last year, despite low unemployment numbers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 1, 2019
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