3 charts breaking down unlimited PTO trends

Open PTO has garnered interest from employees and employers alike in recent years. But how many have really implemented the benefit?

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 2, 2024

Bank of America expects employee sabbaticals to pay dividends

Since January 2023, thousands of people have taken advantage of the program, a company spokesperson said.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 1, 2024

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Top trends in compensation

Between employee expectations and legislative mandates, compensation professionals have their work cut out for them.

By HR Dive staff

Three-quarters of workers, students surveyed admit to concealing illness around others

Working while sick was common before the pandemic and remains common, studies show.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 31, 2024

Walmart announces 3-for-1 stock split

The retailer said the move, the 12th in its history, will keep share purchase prices within reach for associates.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 31, 2024

With new stock grants, Walmart store manager pay could exceed $400K

The annual stock grants vary by store format. At Supercenters, they amount to $20,000.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 30, 2024

Federal agency salary history ban to take effect by October 2024

Separately, a proposal would institute both a pay history ban as well as a pay transparency requirement for federal contractors and subcontractors.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 29, 2024

Most US employers plan to boost their leave programs in next 2 years, WTW finds

Leave program enhancements have become table stakes in the post-pandemic talent market.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 26, 2024

Bank of America, Wells Fargo announce bonuses to rank and file

About 97% of BofA’s workforce will get restricted stock bonuses worth a collective $800 million, while Wells Fargo employees who make less than $75,000 are eligible for cash awards of $1,000.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • Jan. 26, 2024

Chipotle targets Gen Z workers with latest benefits

The chain, whose workforce is 73% Gen Z, hopes to appeal to the demographic’s economic insecurity and hire 19,000 workers by spring. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 25, 2024

Current wages aren’t keeping up with cost of living, workers say

Per Monster’s 2024 workplace report, the economy is straining both employers and employees — but flexible scheduling may provide an egalitarian benefits middle ground.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 25, 2024

Qdoba will pay $3.8M to settle claim it failed to provide pay ranges in job ads

The quick-service restaurant ran afoul of Washington state law, a class action lawsuit alleged.

By Kate Tornone • Updated April 19, 2024

California’s $20 fast food wage poses risk and reward, execs say at ICR

Operational changes, value offerings and pricing are key tools in preserving traditional margins as wages rise, leadership from major chains shared. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 23, 2024

Embracing pay transparency to drive pay equity

Learn how employers can drive transparency and address disparities through proactive measures in compensation and benefits.

Jan. 22, 2024

Walmart ups store manager pay to an average $128K, revamps bonus structure

“The number one driver of job satisfaction is an associate’s manager,” a Walmart executive noted in his announcement.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 19, 2024

JPMorgan’s Dimon, after 4% raise, got $36M in 2023

A breakdown of the CEO’s salary shows $1.5 million in base salary and $34.5 million in performance-based variable incentive compensation — $5 million of which will be in cash and the rest in stock.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • Jan. 19, 2024

‘Sick shaming’ persists, survey shows — even after COVID

Many managers suspect workers lie about sick time, encourage sick workers to come into the office and admit to shaming workers for their illnesses, a Resume Builder survey found.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 18, 2024

Rising health insurance premiums linked to wage stagnation, study finds

Premiums as a percentage of compensation were significantly higher for Hispanic and Black families over the more than 30-year study period.

By Emily Olsen • Jan. 17, 2024

Engaged, encouraged, connected: Workplace productivity for organizations returning to the office

Organizations that want to keep employees engaged, encouraged and connected will want to consider the return to work from three angles.

Jan. 16, 2024

Workers are (a little) more satisfied with compensation

While Eagle Hill expects retention to decline in the first half of 2024, compensation continues to be a positive factor.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 11, 2024

Job ads with broad pay ranges may deter applicants, study says

Study participants were more likely to respond negatively to job ads with wide pay ranges and view employers as less trustworthy.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 8, 2024

Rutter’s targets employee retention with $18 minimum wage

The pay raise is the company’s eighth in the past four years as c-stores continue to battle labor woes.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 5, 2024

8 stories on compensation in the new year

Despite salary increase projections hovering around 4%, many workers say they’re unhappy.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 4, 2024

Salary increases may slow this year, but they’re still expected to remain historically high, survey says

Companies also still expect to include ESG-related issues as a metric in their incentive plans, according to the latest research from Pearl Meyer.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 2, 2024

DOL moves to rescind Trump-era association health plan rule

The 2018 rule sought to expand health insurance and coverage options for certain groups but “was never fully implemented” after a court ruling blocked it.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 21, 2023

US physical health on the decline, with implications for employers

Unhealthy workers can lead to greater levels of absenteeism and higher healthcare costs, a Gallup research director said.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 20, 2023