Where IVF benefits stand in the age of Trump

“Comprehensive fertility benefits, parental leave, and return to work support can make a meaningful difference to employees,” a senior principal in Mercer’s health and benefits team said.

By Ginger Christ • May 6, 2025

2025 raises fell short of employers’ recent projections, Mercer finds

An ongoing decline in compensation budgets is driven in part by a softening labor market, the report said.

By Ginger Christ • May 5, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

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

[Podcast] The Stretch: Workforce health and benefits – expanded

This podcast series seeks to highlight innovative thinking when it comes to health and benefits.

By HR Dive's studioID • Updated Nov. 25, 2024

Trump administration court filing may spell end of overtime final rule

The U.S. Department of Labor is still reconsidering the Biden-era effort to expand overtime pay eligibility, according to court documents.

By Ryan Golden • May 2, 2025

PayPal pays up for talent

The digital payments pioneer delivered sizable pay packages last year after it hired new executives, including one landing $29.4 million in annual compensation.

By Lynne Marek • May 1, 2025

1 in 10 workers are clocking out for micro-retirement, survey finds

Three-quarters of employees said companies should offer micro-retirement policies, such as unpaid sabbaticals or extended paid time off.

By Ginger Christ • May 1, 2025

Class of 2025 grads are experiencing disconnect between job expectations and reality, study finds

Soon-to-be graduates believe they’ll secure a job sooner than recent graduates have experienced, ZipRecruiter said.

By Carolyn Crist • April 28, 2025

Workplace emergency savings: The key to long-term financial security

Short-term stability makes long-term progress possible.

April 28, 2025

Sen. Cassidy proposes expanding benefits to independent contractors

In a white paper provided to the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, the Louisiana lawmaker suggested changes to make association health plans more accessible.

By Emilie Shumway • April 24, 2025

Amid DEI uncertainty, what happens to pay equity?

“Regardless of the changes in the federal DEI policies, the law still stands that you should be paying people equally,” a pay equity strategist said.

By Ginger Christ • April 24, 2025

Hyundai opens $14M Alabama medical and wellness center

The facility offers an array of services to its more than 4,000 Montgomery-based employees. 

By Kalena Thomhave • April 18, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Workers are insecure about their jobs

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of metro areas where a $100,000 household salary isn’t enough to get by.

By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2025

$100K won’t cover basic costs for a family in 25 of the top metros, report finds

The “magic number” salary that ensures financial stability is changing, the authors wrote.

By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2025

Paccar fights back against golden parachute shareholder proposal

The OEM’s board of directors believes the vote is unnecessary, citing that the company does not have employment or severance agreements with its officers.

By Haley Cawthon • April 17, 2025

College grads say they are confident about jobs but cautious about economy

Employers that offer flexibility, purpose and growth pathways will attract and retain the next generation of top talent, a CareerBuilder + Monster executive said.

By Carolyn Crist • April 17, 2025

Retrial undoes $25M jury award to hotel worker who alleged gender pay bias

The victory comes after nearly eight years of litigation including an “odd” prior jury verdict awarding damages to the plaintiff, a former employee at Omni Hotels & Resorts.

By Ryan Golden • April 16, 2025

Movie theater chain settles lawsuit alleging it halted workers’ health insurance at age 65

The company instead allegedly expected workers to rely on Medicare, EEOC said.

By Ginger Christ • April 15, 2025

Oracle settles decade-long lawsuit over commission wages for $15.5M

Plaintiffs claimed the tech company’s commission structure for sales workers violated state wage laws, among other allegations.

By Ryan Golden • April 11, 2025

Pay transparency may come with unintended consequences, study says

While top performers tended to feel entitled to raises when they learned their status, lower performers reported feeling less incentivized to improve.

By Carolyn Crist • April 11, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Corporate surveillance is on the rise

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of HR leaders who say they’ve faced pushback on their people-first strategies.

By Ginger Christ • April 10, 2025

Report raises eyebrows about claims of rampant ‘red flags’ in retirement plans

A recent analysis warning of widespread ERISA noncompliance is “scaremongering,” one expert told HR Dive. The authors say they’re highlighting the industry’s shortcomings.

By Ryan Golden • April 10, 2025

DailyPay sues New York Attorney General, denying its payments are loans

The early wage access provider contended that it has been transparent in how it presents its services and the fees associated with them.

By Lynne Marek • April 8, 2025

More worker benefits can lead to improved mental health, studies show

Factors such as paid medical or family leave correlated with reduced rates of suicide in construction, according to panelists of a recent webinar.

By Zachary Phillips • April 4, 2025

PTO reduces job hopping regardless of employee satisfaction, study finds

Paid time off can be a low-cost and popular benefit, but whether workers feel comfortable using it is another story.

By Ryan Golden • April 3, 2025

Medical center agrees to conduct a pay equity study amid discrimination allegations

An EEOC director said the settlement “is a good reminder for all employers to set objective criteria when making compensation decisions.”

By Ginger Christ • April 2, 2025