Wage increases top workers' post-tax bill wish list

A majority of employers, on the other hand, are more interested in spending tax savings on broad-based expenditures, a new Aon report shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2018

Parenthood still penalizes women's earnings but not men's

The cost of childcare, coupled with the societal pressure to provide childcare, prompts women to take more time off compared to men, so a segment of employers is considering ways to make motherhood more affordable.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 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

HR gives managers a 'no confidence' vote on explaining pay to workers

But managers think they are doing fine explaining pay decisions to employees, according to a PayScale report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2018

As wellness plans diversify, employers must improve employee awareness

Many employees say they aren't aware of their employers' wellness offerings — even when they do exist.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2018

Technology drives benefits broker success, but adoption varies widely

Employees rely on the broker-employer partnership to find the best healthcare plans, but not all brokers use up-to-date technology, a new study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2018

Snap gave out huge stock rewards in order to snag top talent

The incentive amounted to 77% of Snap's net loss and more than three times the amount of revenue the company generated. Will it work long-term?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 9, 2018

1 in 5 LGBTQ workers is afraid to take caregiver leave because it might disclose their identity

Human Rights Campaign says this data highlights the need for a federal nondiscrimination law protecting workers from adverse employment actions based on LGBTQ identity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 8, 2018

Health coverage the biggest reason for staying at current job, 56% of employees say

Among the types of coverage, prescription drug benefits ranked highest in an AHIP survey, followed by preventative care and emergency services.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 8, 2018

The new differentiator in voluntary benefits: Student debt repayment

Student debt perks stand out to younger generations during the hiring process and can improve retention rates, benefits consultant Nicholas Park writes.

By Nicholas Park • Feb. 8, 2018

New minimum wage study disputes theory that increases harm workers

An analysis of 137 minimum-wage increases that have occurred since 1979 shows that the end result may be good news for workers — or at least not bad news.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 7, 2018

WHD faces audit over handling of tip pool regulations

After senior officials allegedly scrapped an analysis showing that a rule change could allow employers to pocket workers' tips, the agency announced an internal investigation.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 7, 2018

Employers are discussing salary earlier in the hiring process

Staffing firm Robert Half also reports that only 39% of workers negotiate pay, and those most likely to do so are young, male and living in New York.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2018

Lyft extends its transit benefit to more commuters nationwide

Lyft and rival Uber are among a growing number of private transportation firms that are positioned to serve riders from timeworn, big-city public transit systems. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2018

What you need to know about compliance

Compliance is a big part of what HR does. And whether you're new to the job or a seasoned pro, we’ve got something for you.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 6, 2018

Study: Preventive dental care saves employers money, allows for better benefits negotiation

Although high use of preventive services cost 39% more than low preventive use during a six-year period, employers spent 86% less on major restorative services.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2018

Half of employers plan to address the skills gap by improving the employee experience

Beating the competition for talent in 2018 begins in the workplace, said Randstad Sourceright's CEO in announcing a new report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2018

Jobless rate could dip to 3.5% in 2019, forcing employers to raise wages

If rates dip as low as one analyst predicts, they could hit a record seen only twice since labor records began in 1948.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2018

Lowe's joins other major retailers by introducing paid parental leave

The retailer was one of the few paid leave hold-outs on a recent list of hourly employers compiled by The New York Times.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2018

Report: DOL scrapped unfavorable internal analysis of tip pooling change

An initial analysis showed workers would lose out on billions in gratuities if DOL rescinded the Obama-era rule, according to Bloomberg BNA. Though revisions to the report estimated less impact, DOL refused to release it anyway, sources said.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 2, 2018

'National Plan for Vacation Day' aims to cut down on 662M unused vacation days

Event organizer Project: Time Off previously found that 40% of workers don't take time off to which they're entitled.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2018

The best workplaces for commuters offer remote work, bike storage

As more employers consider the holistic nature of wellness, the commute is getting a second look.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2018

Does Amazon alliance signal employers will finally get serious about healthcare costs?

This isn't the first time major U.S. employers have tested the increasingly fraught waters of more direct healthcare management.

By Daphne Howland , Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Jan. 31, 2018

Wages aren't keeping pace with inflation, Glassdoor reports

The annual median base pay in the U.S. has grown only 0.9% year-over-year to $51,364. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2018

Amazon, JPM, Berkshire form independent health company

The corporate giants gave few details but said the initial focus will be on technology solutions to provide their stateside employees with "high-quality and transparent healthcare at a reasonable cost."

By Shannon Muchmore • Jan. 30, 2018

HDHP adoption rates rise, especially among higher-paid employees

Those with larger incomes don't seem to mind the higher deductibles, especially as HSAs and voluntary benefits continue their growth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2018