Bonuses can make gender pay gaps even worse

An ADP study found that women age 20 to 30 received, on average, 21% of the bonus-to-base pay ratio that men received over a six-year period.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 28, 2018

Amazon raises wages slightly, but not all employees are impressed

At least one employee called the 25-cent raises "damage control," but the company said such raises are standard before the holiday rush.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 28, 2018

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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

Unilever wins top-employer slot for working mothers

Each of the listed top companies provide paid maternity leave, and 99% offer paid paternity leave and paid adoption leave.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2018

A full week's vacation is a rarity for half of Americans

Almost half of respondents to a recent survey also said they don't feel confident asking for time off.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2018

How employees handle stress may determine how they'll handle remote work

Baylor University researchers found that employees with high levels of emotional stability and autonomy appear to thrive best in remote-work situations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2018

77% of workers say they're prepared for open enrollment

More respondents than ever in an annual survey said they had compared healthcare plans by doing research on the internet or on mobile apps.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2018

No matter your workforce, you have caregivers who need help

Employers can take several steps and work through existing solutions to support employees during a critical time. But what does that look like in a modern workplace?

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 26, 2018

The benefits specialist role is growing to include recruiting and retention

Benefits are becoming integral to talent acquisition, but only 7% of professionals in a survey said they communicate with employees about significant life changes that could impact benefits consumption.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2018

47% of employees with medical conditions aren't properly advised on workplace resources

A new study emphasizes the important role employers play by providing employees with appropriate information and services to reduce stress.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2018

Pay nondisclosure and poor communication frustrate job seekers

On the other hand, pay transparency, uncanceled interviews and timely callbacks add up to a positive candidate experience, a new Glassdoor poll said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2018

Fitbit rolls out connected health platform for health plans, employers

The tool leverages the company's wearables technology with an app and Twine Health's disease management know-how.

By Meg Bryant • Sept. 20, 2018

Millennials and older workers split on work motivations

Flexible work options, however, appear to be highly desirable to workers across generational lines, according to a recent FlexJobs survey.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2018

Why Netflix was named a top employer brand

Increasingly, employers have to both build a strong company culture and spread the word about their employee experience to attract top candidates. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2018

Auto-deducted lunch breaks continue to land employers in court

The FLSA doesn't expressly prohibit automatic deductions, but recent lawsuits show that they can be risky.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 20, 2018

Navigating mandatory minimum wage increases and historically low unemployment rates

HR should view minimum wage increases as an opportunity to evaluate hiring and compensation policies across their companies, writes Paycor CHRO Karen Crone.

By Karen Crone • Sept. 20, 2018

The typical worker has saved $0 for retirement

Automatic enrollment is the most powerful tool an employer has to encourage employees to save for retirement, National Institute on Retirement Security Executive Director Diane Oakley said.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 19, 2018

Court advances ATF employees' overtime suit

Agency employees say they were misclassified as exempt and denied overtime for years.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 19, 2018

Most workers are satisfied with their benefits but want choice

A strong majority of both employees and employers report a positive benefits marketplace experience, which may be welcome news on the eve of open enrollment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2018

Study: Managers see lack of loyalty in lengthy maternity leaves

Employers are offering longer parental leaves, but is this generosity harming women's standing in the workplace?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Sept. 18, 2018

Survey: 'Work perks' are gaining on traditional benefits

Employees say fringe benefits will be a key consideration in evaluating future jobs, signaling how seriously they consider employers' offerings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 17, 2018

One industry's CHROs are seeing pay increases as the role becomes more strategic

HR issues underpin some of the toughest business challenges today and industries are beginning to recognize that.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2018

Point solutions are playing a lead role in healthcare benefits cost control

Previously, employers handled increased costs by raising deductibles or offering less generous plans, but 44% of respondents in a Mercer report said they don't plan to do either in 2019.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2018

Social media and work interrupt needed lunch breaks

When an employee pauses midday to enjoy a non-boring salad and a conversation with a co-worker, he or she could regain a lot of the energy lost that morning.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2018

Failure to communicate relocation options can create a retention problem

Shuffling staff can be a wise strategy in a tight labor market, allowing employers to avoid the expensive external hiring process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2018

Trump's driver drops overtime suit, moves to arbitration

While the president may emerge from these claims unscathed, other employers often aren't so lucky. Compliance issues can affect both talent attraction and retention.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 12, 2018