More companies are trying out 4-day workweeks — and not turning back

One advocate says reduced-hour weeks could become the norm in the next decade.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 21, 2022

How employee benefits can boost feelings of belonging

Employee benefits can signal an employer’s DEI values — or work against them.

By Chris Gaetano • Dec. 21, 2022

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.

By HR Dive staff

Employers unsatisfied with performance management programs: WTW

But there are actions employers can take, starting with training, enabling and equipping managers to effectively evaluate performance.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 21, 2022

3 reasons HR leaders should look for a strong partner ecosystem

Learn how partner ecosystems can help employers improve the employee experience and drive engagement.

Dec. 19, 2022

Stork Club announces trans-inclusive reproductive health benefits

CEO Jeni Mayorskaya highlighted the program as a tool to “enable employers to attract and retain top diverse talent.”

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 16, 2022

Want to retain new parents? Focus on the return-to-work phase.

“You completely change as a human being … but you also change as an employee,” Melissa Wirt, CEO and founder of Latched Mama, told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 15, 2022

Mercer: Workers will continue to inform benefit offerings into 2023

In 2022, employer benefit strategy was driven by employee demand and the desire to attract new hires. Next year’s benefits landscape will likely be the same.  

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 12, 2022

Hilton’s CHRO on how purpose drives the company’s HR strategy

The company’s leaders see its mission as “holy,” Hilton’s executive VP and CHRO said at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Forward summit.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 9, 2022

How US maternal mortality is an HR issue

Two Mercer researchers told HR Dive about their findings, including how employers can address disproportionately poor outcomes for Black and Indigenous birthing parents.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 8, 2022

Inflation prompts workers to cut back on retirement. What can employers do?

As employees struggle financially, it may be time to reassess funding and investment strategies — or whether to terminate plans altogether.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 8, 2022

Zillow expands parental leave to 20 weeks

While many have worried about a recessionary cutback in parental leave benefits, experts have said the panic may be overblown.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 7, 2022

Salaries aren’t keeping pace with inflation, workers say

Employers’ planned raises for 2023 remain higher than those in recent years, however.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 2, 2022

Workers say they’d take a pay cut to keep their jobs if recession hits

The U.S. may not officially be in a recession, but that may not matter to workers, who say they’re already feeling pinched.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 1, 2022

A roundup on the state of compensation strategy

While hiring freezes and a rash of layoffs have left employees nervous, research by groups like WTW and Salary.com suggest pay will keep going up.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 1, 2022

Gartner: Fewer than one-third of employees believe their pay is fair

Despite employees’ perceptions, most organizations have reported to Gartner that they prioritize pay equity.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 29, 2022

MIT: Automation has tanked wages in manufacturing, clerical work

The findings come as organizations continue to build in pay increases for 2023.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 29, 2022

Retirement benefits nearly as important as salary, survey finds

The COVID-19 pandemic thrust retirement savings into the limelight as workers looked for ways to secure financial stability during uncertain times.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 28, 2022

DOL final rule allows ESG to factor in employer-sponsored retirement plans

The regs amend a 2020 rule issued by the Trump administration that DOL officials criticized for having a “chilling effect” on investors.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 1, 2022

HR largely complying with NYC pay transparency laws

Labor experts are highlighting all kinds of unintended consequences of salary disclosure.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 28, 2022

Job posts with pay transparency may save employers money

Including salary in a job posting is “one of the easiest ways to tweak your recruiting strategy,” said Andrew Flowers, a lead labor economist at Appcast.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 22, 2022

Cigna to double its paid caregiver leave to 8 weeks

Even employees with access to caregiving benefits may struggle to take care of themselves, posing a challenge for HR pros tasked with prioritizing employee well-being.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 22, 2022

How the pay ranges of 3 software engineering positions line up

At least for companies in locations where pay ranges are required, it's clear just how high those salaries can go. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 21, 2022

A ‘welcome development’: DOL proposes self-correction for retirement contribution mistakes

Some limits would apply; among other things, businesses could only use the program for lost earnings under $1,000. 

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 21, 2022

WTW: Pay increases expected to hit 4.6%, despite recessionary woes

Even with high-profile layoffs many employers tightening their belts, the demand for talent remains strong.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 18, 2022

Remote work levels the playing field for caregivers, survey finds

“If we can get more men to lean into care at home, we have a better chance of closing that gender equity gap faster,” said Blessing Adesiyan, founder and CEO of Mother Honestly.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 17, 2022