To fix a 'broken' healthcare system, employers need to be proactive

Employers have options, experts at World Health Care Congress 2018 said, but they have to start now to truly help employees.

By Ryan Golden • May 2, 2018

Few employees say they have a 'great job,' new Gallup report shows

Those with a great job were allowed to do what they do best, had the tools to perform their jobs effectively and had a job with a strong mission and purpose.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 1, 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

A major barrier to solving the opioid crisis: No one knows how to dispose of them

Employers bear much of the fallout from opioid addiction, and may have to engage directly with providers and insurers to help and protect employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 30, 2018

Career development to top total rewards in coming years

Technology will drive the "future of work" and employees primed to compete will be richly rewarded through variable pay, says a WorldatWork study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 27, 2018

DOL uses FLSA's 'hot goods' provision to block clothing shipment

The clothing, which was headed for retailer Charlotte Russe, was produced by underpaid workers, the agency said, rendering it "hot."

By Lisa Burden • April 27, 2018

A Silicon Valley company is offering contract workers full benefits

SurveyMonkey offers contract employees at its HQ health coverage on top of time off and other perks, CNBC reports, and may soon expand the program to other locations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2018

More than a third of hourly workers struggle to make ends meet

In a new Snag study, these workers report that they're underemployed, meaning they're employed hourly or rely on gig work as their primary source of income, but still need more hours to make ends meet.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2018

NJ gov signs pay equity bill allowing 6 years of back wages, triple damages

The state's legislature passed a paid sick leave bill that now awaits the governor's signature as well, and a proposed salary history ban has gained some traction.

By Lisa Burden • April 25, 2018

Lowe's policy forbidding workers from discussing pay is unlawful, NLRB judge says

When it comes to pay discussions, NLRA compliance may be more important now than ever.

By Lisa Burden and Kate Tornone • April 25, 2018

Restaurant association finds that most people favor a minimum wage increase

Leaked poll results show that messaging from the National Restaurant Association, which lobbies against a minimum wage increase, isn't resonating with Americans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2018

Report: Thousands of Amazon warehouse employees depend on SNAP benefits

Many U.S. retail industry chains controversially depend on low-wage workers who may qualify for government assistance programs like SNAP, even as a host of retailers have raised wages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2018

Employers nationwide should look to NYC for salary history ban guidance

State and local governments continue to enact laws prohibiting employers from asking about candidates’ pay history, but it's not exactly clear when the bans apply. One guidance, however, has some tips.

By Kate Tornone • April 24, 2018

Financial education can be tailored for men's and women's experiences

According to a new Merrill Lynch study, 70% of women believe men's life journeys differ from their own.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2018

Mastercard's secret to voluntary benefits engagement? 'Grassroots buzz'

When it comes to boosting employees' voluntary benefits use, word of mouth is critical, a Mastercard senior vice president told employers at a National Business Group on Health conference.

By Kate Tornone • April 23, 2018

How employers can better negotiate with their healthcare partners

It all comes down to having access to the latest medical research — and one industry group wants to make that possible.

By Kathryn Moody • April 23, 2018

If employers don't offer the right digital health options, employees will find them elsewhere

Employers are still offering benefits that don't line up with workers' top picks, a new Castlight Health survey found.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2018

Surgeon General asks employers to 'fight the killer that's in your medicine cabinet'

Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, U.S. Surgeon General, challenged employers to take a stand in fighting the opioid epidemic affecting workers and their communities.

By Ryan Golden • April 20, 2018

Employees who are paid the most are often the most stressed

High salaries often come with stress, but not necessarily happiness, a survey from LinkedIn shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 19, 2018

Price is the main driver of employer benefit choices, brokers say

In a survey, respondents said value to employees was next, followed by ease of enrollment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2018

BerniePortal announces ATS product in bid for all-in-one HR market presence

The announcement signals a much larger trend in the HR technology space — the move to create a single, cross-function user experience for employers.

By Ryan Golden • April 18, 2018

Employers assigning more overtime hours to make up for skills gap

Employers have asked their workforces for overtime hours at higher year-over-year rates — increases as much as 50% at some businesses.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2018

11 roofing companies hit with FLSA claims stemming from Hurricane Irma rebuilding efforts

Each of the companies paid workers a “piece rate” and failed to record the actual number of hours the employees worked.

By Lisa Burden • April 17, 2018

Study: Employees find accessing benefits through multiple vendors confusing

A fragmented experience can be a major barrier to engagement, but there are ways employers can help.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 13, 2018

One Silicon Valley HR leader's take on the pay equity problem

Access to correct data often proves to be an obstacle for organizations struggling to recognize and correct the problem, said Beth Steinberg, chief people officer at Zenefits.

By Ryan Golden • April 13, 2018

Coalition of 11 attorneys general vows to oppose DOL's PAID program

DOL recently released a guidance document to address some concerns, but the AG coalition certainly complicates matters — especially as it relates to the program's interaction with state law.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 13, 2018