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WCRI: Prescribed opioid use down in most states studied, but up in others
Employers cite workers' comp costs as among their biggest expenses. Opioid use and possible addiction among WC claimants could spike treatment costs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 29, 2017 -
Microsoft grants caregivers 4 weeks of paid leave
Caregiving often forces employees to reduce their hours, take leave or quit.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 29, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineA deep dive into the future of work
With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.
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Women who refuse to disclose salary history more likely to be paid less
Surprisingly, only 23% of employees refused to give their salary history information when asked, a PayScale survey shows.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 29, 2017 -
Report: Many employers unprepared for 2018 open enrollment
An Employee Benefits Adviser (EBA) study reported an all-time high number of red flags.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 28, 2017 -
Cultures clash in the aftermath of Walmart's e-commerce acquisitions
Jet employees are grappling with culture changes that include prohibitions on drinking and even cursing.
By Daphne Howland • June 28, 2017 -
In the midst of healthcare uncertainty, employers must view benefits broadly
No need to wait on the new Congressional health plan — employers can offer a breadth of benefits now to keep employees engaged and healthy.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2017 -
New study claims large minimum wage increases hurt poorest Americans
The new research, which is not yet peer-reviewed, contradicts previous theories that minimum wage increases are beneficial for workers and reveals complexities in the economic impact of wages.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2017 -
Industry group asks DOL to allow digital benefits disclosures
At employers' urging, DOL may enter the digital age.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Your brand, your employees and their social media
Employees that post questionable content, even when it isn't work related, can reflect poorly on the business.
By Riia O'Donnell • June 27, 2017 -
Most future jobs will require 'emotional labour' not tech skills
Rapid automation of day-to-day tasks will create a high demand for those with emotional intelligence and soft skills.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Remote workers can escape the office, but not burnout
Those who work away from the office, particularly billable workers, describe their heavy workloads as "normal." HR pros should know better.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017 -
Some private sector employers considering benefits for independent workers
Wage protections and benefits for contract workers are on lawmakers' agenda, too, but are not yet a high priority.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017 -
Millennials are paying more attention to insurance brands
The results from the Harris Poll may point to why voluntary benefits packages are seeing growth among younger workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017 -
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Report: Truck drivers, healthcare workers' jobs safe from robot takeover for now
Although many companies are ordering driverless trucks, that technology is a ways off.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017 -
Amazon's 'no-lose' fellowship program helps women lawyers stay in the field
Women who decide to leave the workforce to raise children, care for family members or recuperate from illnesses often have trouble re-entering the workforce.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017 -
H-2B visa cuts could close down seasonal businesses
A shortage of H-2B visas for returning workers could lead to U.S. business closures and create challenges for local economies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 23, 2017 -
A majority of employees would exercise at work if their employer had a gym
People ages 18 to 29 (42.3%) would like in-office exercising more than any other age group, pointing to millennial and Gen Z interest in wellness programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 23, 2017 -
Telecommuting grew by 115% in 10-year span, another study says
Although most employees would likely benefit from the flexibility telecommuting offers, higher-paid workers appear to receive the benefit more often.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 23, 2017 -
WTW: Less than half of US workers have confidence in senior leadership
Employees rank direct managers higher than senior leaders, but the perceived leadership gap could undermine employee engagement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 23, 2017 -
Zenefits to pay $3.4M for misclassifying account execs and salespeople
The firm was found to have major problems with its business model early last year thanks to a lack of compliance oversight at the company.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
Apple CEO tells Trump his immigration policy is troubling tech employees
Tim Cook brought up DACA, but the tech industry has been particularly worried about the H-1B visa program changes, too.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
Unemployment for workers with a disability remains at 10.5%
According to BLS data, unemployment rates in 2016 were higher for persons with a disability than general unemployment stats show. HR departments have work to do to attract more diverse candidates and create a more inclusive workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Technology may offer the solution to personality clashes at work
Can traditional workplace tools that assess personality types compete with software advances based on neural pathways?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
Drivers' strike in California raises questions of modern slavery
The Port of Los Angeles is seeing its fifteenth driver strike in four years as workers protest their status as contractors and forced debt.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 22, 2017 -
US and Canadian workers view vacation very differently, survey shows
While on vacation 68% of Canadian workers say they won't work, but 23% of U.S. employees say they will work for 30 minutes a day and nearly half monitor emails.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017
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