Employers project only slight pay increases for 2019

But these same increases, cited in a recent Willis Towers Watson survey, must be put into the context of longer-term wage stagnation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2018

Study: Blurred lines between work and home harm workers and their families

Technology makes it easy to ignore the natural barriers between work and home, but employers need to step in when employees' health and well-being are jeopardized.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 15, 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

How one employer solved a leave problem the size of Texas

Frisco Independent School District is the largest employer in one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. And until five years ago, it was tracking leave on a spreadsheet.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 15, 2018

Paid family leave ranks as favorite work benefit

Various state and local paid leave policies might confuse employers but employees are increasingly calling for it, a new poll by Unum reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2018

Study: Employees' biggest struggles tied to work and finances

Because financial worry can reduce employees' productivity, employers that offer financial wellness programs might benefit as much as workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2018

HR pressured by job market to invest in wellness benefits

For wellness programs to be worth the investment, employers and workers must agree on the value and effectiveness of those programs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 13, 2018

CBA was no excuse for UPS docking pay of drivers with disabilities, court says

The policy applied to those medically unable to drive, while employees unable to drive for other reasons, including DUI convictions, received full pay.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 10, 2018

WorldatWork: Women and men disagree on what's fair in pay and rewards

As employers focus on closing pay gaps, they must remember that employee perceptions about fairness can vary.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2018

'The time is now': Why and how to start a pay audit today

Employers should seriously consider conducting a pay audit — and soon, experts suggested at the National Employment Law Institute’s 42nd annual Employment Law Update.

By Kate Tornone , Katie Clarey • Aug. 9, 2018

Frustrated with healthcare costs, large employers embrace 'activist' role

Nearly half of respondents to a National Business Group on Health survey indicated they're taking a more active role in changing healthcare delivery.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 8, 2018

How to better accommodate mental illness in the workplace

HR must "be willing to be wrong" and reach out to employees who seem to be struggling to better protect both workers and the bottom line, according to experts at DMEC's 2018 annual conference.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 8, 2018

Employees who achieve work-life balance are more loyal, productive

A recent survey shows, however, that most business leaders believe workers should be responsible for creating that balance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2018

Spending on specialty medicine rose to 36% of all drug costs

As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, employers may need to enlist multiple solutions in order to save money.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2018

Apple's onsite health and wellness services put patient experience first

Employers are scrapping traditional healthcare models as they search for high-quality, low-cost and patient-centered ways to meet employees' needs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2018

Paid leave: How do the new proposals stack up?

Employers and their advocates say businesses are generally open to paid leave, but can't cope with a patchwork of requirements. Stakeholders are searching for a middle ground.

By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 7, 2018

Just 10% of employers think workers understand their health plans

Employers have the technological tools to educate employees about their healthcare options.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 6, 2018

11th Cir. revives suit alleging Alabama's minimum wage pre-emption is discriminatory

The court noted that the measure sped through the legislature, received no votes from black legislators and was signed just hours after landing on the governor's desk.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 6, 2018

Employers, workers at odds over financial wellness goals

While employers focus on budgeting and other short-term financial goals, employees want long-term strategies to improve their financial health, a Bank of America Merrill Lynch survey found.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 3, 2018

Study: Black women make 21% less than white women, but few realize it

If the majority of black women say they face discrimination at work, the message to employers is clear: they may face it in your workplace. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 3, 2018

The case for extending the 3-day bereavement leave

A workplace that promotes a compassion-focused culture may see boosts in engagement, performance and retention, according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 2, 2018

Workspaces designed to suit flexible schedules top employees' lists

Office design advancing productivity, performance and collaboration is crucial, whether it's mostly open spaces or private work areas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 2, 2018

Lyft, Patagonia join initiative to give workers time off to vote

Work or school scheduling conflicts are the top reasons cited for not voting in U.S. elections, according to Vote.org.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2018

Disney's unionized workers win wage hike to $15 an hour

Workplaces — with and without unions — will likely face compliance challenges as more minimum-wage increases emerge from cities and states across the nation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2018

Aldi ranks first for pay transparency among firms polled by PayScale

Salary and compensation information, generally private matters in the past, have become more democratized in the information age.

By Ryan Golden • July 31, 2018

Salary.com merges with Compdata as turbulent market calls for pay data management

Increased calls for pay equity and a tight talent market have pressed employers to improve analysis of their compensation data.

By Kathryn Moody • July 31, 2018