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An initial analysis showed workers would lose out on billions in gratuities if DOL rescinded the Obama-era rule, according to Bloomberg BNA.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

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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

'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

EasyJet CEO cuts his salary to match female predecessor's

EasyJet has a gender pay gap of 51.7% — caused not by pay disparity, but a lack of women pilots, according to the announcement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2018

Workers want a raise — a $6K raise, to be exact

A new survey shows that many workers feel their performance merits a raise, and they plan to ask for one this year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2018

Bill would extend Title VII to protect gig workers

Meanwhile, Uber's CEO joined a local union president in asking Washington state to create 'portable benefits' for the state's contingent workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2018

Why on-site fitness centers are making a comeback as a key recruiting tool

Despite technological advances and an increasingly mobile, virtual workforce, employees still prefer live, human interactions in their well-being program.

By Ann Wyatt • Jan. 29, 2018

While confident in employer healthcare plans, employees rate health system poorly

A new study from EBRI shows that healthcare costs continue to strain many American workers, and employers are doing what they can to assist.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 26, 2018

More employers offering paid parental leave to hourly workers

Traditionally, such benefits were only offered to salaried employees, but a tough talent market is changing the practice.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 26, 2018

Want Super Bowl Monday off? You're not alone

With a third of employees admitting they've played hooky the day after a major national event like the Super Bowl, most HR managers say it should be a paid holiday.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 26, 2018

Starbucks announces new sick time benefit, parental leave expansion

The company also will provide employees with stock grants and said the offerings were accelerated by the recent changes to U.S. tax law.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 25, 2018

Study: Wellness programs may not lower medical costs, improve behaviors

The findings are an important reminder to keep an eye on results. When employers adopt wellness programs, they need to build in ways to measure ROI.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2018

Congress pushes ACA's 'Cadillac tax' to 2022

Bipartisan support exists for eliminating the tax, but it is an important part of the law's funding mechanisms, making it difficult to jettison.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2018

ADP acquires WorkMarket, extending pay services to contingent workers

The legacy payroll company is setting itself up to be a key player in the growing gig economy, especially as HR's relationship with gig workers expands.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2018

Johnson & Johnson takes top spot for employer brand strategy

Employers are increasingly focused on improving the employee experience — and communicating that experience through their brand.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2018

Mental health and the workplace: How employers can help

The mental health solutions you offer your team will lead to better engagement, higher utilization, and improved results for employees.

By Jeff Dobro, MD • Jan. 23, 2018

A quarter of employers don't offer healthcare benefits

But nearly a third of employees are unhappy with the benefits they do have.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2018

Big, unexplained gaps between CEO and worker pay can cut productivity in half

As publicly held companies prepare to comply with a new CEO pay disclosure rule, they may want to take steps to explain the pay ratio directly to employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2018

NYC requires employers to grant temporary schedule changes

The law, enacted last week, also permits city employees to request flexible work arrangements at any time, without fear of retaliation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2018

ADP: Job switchers gained wages faster than job holders last quarter

Job holders had higher wages overall, but job switchers in service industries saw opportunity for strong gains.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 19, 2018