47% of pregnant workers have considered quitting for a more breastfeeding-friendly job

Almost two-thirds of respondents to a recent survey said that a stigma surrounds breastfeeding in the workplace.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 22, 2018

Cisco to offer $20K benefit for adoption, egg storage

The tech company rolled out the new options just in time for open enrollment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Aon: Employers working to keep healthcare premium increases down

Large employers have been active in absorbing some costs, supporting observations of a more "activist" approach to healthcare among this group.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2018

More employers are turning to onsite health clinics for employee primary care

One-third of large U.S. employers offer general medical worksite clinics, indicating their emergence as a method for addressing healthcare costs and engagement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 15, 2018

Employees say managers set pay based on feelings, not skills

A perceived lack of fairness in the workplace can deeply stymie any attempts to create an engaging place to work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 15, 2018

IRS issues guidance on new meal, entertainment deductions

The deductions discussed in the IRS guidance have been a major point of discussion, according to accounting and consulting firm Hertzbach & Company.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 12, 2018

Amazon to give some workers additional pay bumps to make up for slashed bonuses

Amazon maintains that all employees "will see an increase in their total compensation as a result of this announcement."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2018

DOL recovered $304M in back pay in FY 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor will push forward with its commitment to recover back pay owed to workers, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2018

Amazon may be the Grinch of holiday hiring this year

Competitors are upping wages in a bid to compete with the e-commerce giant and meet ambitious hiring goals, but will it pay off?

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 11, 2018

Walgreens slashes benefits after granting $100M in pay raises

To stay competitive while balancing their budgets, employers might have to come up with non-traditional benefits that appeal to workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2018

Illinois gov. vetoes salary history ban a second time

The governor said he won't sign such a ban without a safe harbor for employers who conduct equal pay audits and work to remedy disparities.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 11, 2018

DOJ clears CVS-Aetna union

Approval of the $69 billion deal comes with a condition to sell Aetna's Medicare Part D business. 

By Samantha Liss • Oct. 10, 2018

Washington, DC, becomes the newest battleground over tipped wages

District lawmakers voted to block Initiative 77, a measure approved by voters in June that would raise wages for tipped workers. Now it's up to the mayor to decide the outcome, which could have national implications. 

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 10, 2018

Starbucks will help employees pay for emergency backup childcare, eldercare

The company's latest benefit just goes to show that employers are paying more attention to caregiving due in part to high demand from employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2018

Low unemployment is making the job search easier for employees

Additionally, most employees participating in a new TD AmeriTrade survey said that low unemployment rates should result in higher wages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2018

Don't be afraid of the dialogue: Pay equity starts with leadership

If your employees don't understand their compensation — and why it is where it is — that's a huge problem, writes Beth Steinberg, chief people officer at Zenefits.

By Beth Steinberg • Oct. 9, 2018

Employers say mental illness, substance abuse at 2-year peak

As employers recognize the effects of such issues on the workforce, the solutions offered will fare better when they've been designed thoughtfully and presented thoroughly.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Oct. 8, 2018

Labor market to add 8M jobs in next 5 years, but mid-wage jobs lose out

The question of wage growth in this market has been a curious one, especially as unemployment falls to deep lows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 8, 2018

Uber considers expanded benefits for drivers

Should Uber expand benefits for independent contractors, it could very well set a new standard for the gig economy.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 5, 2018

Employee healthcare premiums are up, along with deductibles

In response, employers have turned to wellbeing programs and new technology.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2018

HR's blind spots include a misaligned identity and faulty communication

Almost half of HR professionals in a recent survey said they see their role as strategic, but only 18% of employees view HR that way.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2018

Employees struggle with medical costs but overlook HSAs

Employers must ask if workers understand their benefits and be ready with the answers they might need.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2018

6 trends to help you navigate open enrollment

It's that time of year again — and that gives employers reason to re-evaluate their benefits offerings. 

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 4, 2018

Managers shake up warehouse shifts ahead of peak season

Flexible shift schedules are increasingly common in regions with high labor demand. The strategy is adding new labor to the workforce, sources say.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 3, 2018

Employers that provide paid family, medical leave to receive new tax credit

Proposals for such a tax credit have been in the works since the GOP tax bill paved the way for it in late 2017.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2018