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

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A deep dive into financial wellness

Employee financial wellness may trending upward — but workers are still hoping for help from employers.

By HR Dive staff

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

Most workers say they'd be more productive working at home

Research has shown that flexible work policies can benefit employees for a wide range of reasons.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2018

Workers are worried about retirement — and they want employers' help

Studies continue to show that employees' financial concerns are front and center at work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2018

Words of affirmation top remote and onsite workers' reward preference

As more employees work remotely, traditional rewards might not be enough to engage and retain them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2018

Multigenerational workers find common ground in wanting financial security, work-life balance

The report also found, however, that the different generations still harbor stereotypes about each other.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2018

SMB wages, job growth fell in August as workers picked up the slack

Weekly hours worked are up, an indication that employees are working longer hours to make up for reduced hiring, according to an analysis by Paychex and IHS Markit.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2018

Study: 41% of employees will only accept jobs offering flexible work schedules

In a tight labor market, employers will need to offer enticing benefits to recruit, engage and keep top talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2018

Federal contractor minimum wage will rise to $10.60 in 2019

The Trump administration made good on many deregulation promises but E.O. 13658 remains, and employers doing business with the federal government will have to be in compliance come Jan. 1.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2018

5 ways to show prospective applicants that your company supports mental health

As your company looks to recruit top talent, show prospective employees that your company will support their mental health, writes Bernie Wong, senior associate at Mind Share Partners.

By Bernie Wong • Sept. 6, 2018

Job applicants with longer commutes less likely to get a callback

A Notre Dame study of Washington, D.C., job openings found that for every mile separating their listed address from a job site, applicants' chances drop.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2018

Restaurant pays $45K to settle claim that it paid back-of-house workers a flat rate

Employees covered by the FLSA are generally entitled to overtime pay unless they meet one of several exemptions and the law's salary threshold.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 6, 2018

Puerto Rico contractor pays $500K to settle hurricane recovery overtime claim

Employment laws still apply during disasters, and experts suggest that compliance efforts be included in disaster planning so an employer isn't caught off guard.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 5, 2018

Study: IT job growth is 8x that of all other job types

Companies may need to invest in education and on-the-job training as the workplace continues to digitize.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2018

US workers split on whether they're paid enough

Older workers are more likely to feel they are fairly compensated than those ages 18 to 34, according to a new survey, and women are more likely to feel underpaid than men.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 4, 2018

General Mills' paid leave updates aim to support 'all life stages'

The food industry giant plans to offer 18 to 20 weeks of maternity leave as well as expanded paternal leave, adoption leave and other benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2018

Microsoft to require suppliers to offer workers paid parental leave

More big name companies that heavily rely on contracted companies for various services have begun considering the business and ethical implications of the treatment of those workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2018

Half of employees like their jobs, but want more development opportunities

Employers may need to work to ensure that employee job satisfaction isn't dragged down by heavy workloads or a lack of structured growth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2018

Employers could be squandering a huge recruiting opportunity with their 401(k) plans

Most employees in a Betterment for Business survey said the plans are important when deciding between offers, but less than a third received details about their employer's plan during the recruiting process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2018