Amazon to eliminate bonuses and stock options for hourly employees

The announcement comes after the company upped its hourly wage for all fulfillment center employees to $15 an hour.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Oct. 4, 2018

Nearly a third of Americans will pass up a flu shot this year

Many employers mitigate the flu's impact on workplaces by offering on-site vaccinations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 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

Employers focus on preventive care, well-being plans to counter rising healthcare costs

Preventive care in particular has emerged as a way to address chronic conditions, which account for much of healthcare spend.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Oct. 1, 2018

Holiday hiring market challenges employers

The push to hire seasonal workers is already on, and employers are preparing to offer higher wages and better benefits to keep up, a new Snag survey said.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 1, 2018

PwC challenges its US employees to get up and move

The employer's movement initiative keeps pace with the larger corporate wellness trend, but employees have called for a change within that space.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 1, 2018

Why aren't wages rising? An analysis

The economy has held steady for years and unemployment remains low, yet projected market responses have not materialized. So what's going on?

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 1, 2018

Gig workers' wages are stable, but commitment remains sporadic

A recent study by JPMorgan Chase also found that most are using gig platforms to support their primary income.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 1, 2018

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

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