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UnitedHealth settles for $15.6M after Labor Department finds mental health cuts, denials
"You should expect to see more investigation," of those not abiding by the federal mental health parity law, a top DOL official said. "I predict this will be a very active issue for us for years to come."
By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Employers offering more nontraditional or voluntary benefits, Gallagher report says
More organizations also are developing absence management policies.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.
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Target counters Walmart with 'debt-free' education benefit
Escalating competition on non-wage employee benefits between the two retailers may reflect a broader set of difficulties attracting talent.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Uber announces language, job preparation benefits for drivers
Benefits for gig economy workers have long been a topic of discussion in the HR industry.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims
The case illustrates the need for employers to remain on top of evolving requirements and rights for gig workers.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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OpinionMental health in the workplace: Flexibility is key in supporting female employees
Well-being will remain a priority as employers plan for a return to the office.
By Emily N. Litzinger and Raeann Burgo • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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Deep DiveNot your mama's fertility care: Modern benefit providers aim to serve a broad range of families
Companies like Carrot and Ovia Health seek to fill gaps in current health insurance coverage and can be a boon for employee retention.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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US employers plan to hike pay increases in 2022
Top performers are set to receive "significantly larger" increases next year, Willis Towers Watson said.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Why one chief people officer approaches benefits like business
Carta is in the business of "thinking creatively for customers," CPO Suzy Walther said. Why wouldn't it think that way for its workforce?
By Katie Clarey • July 29, 2021 -
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OpinionNatural disasters make on-demand pay an essential benefit
Pay is an oft-neglected portion of business continuity plans that concern payroll teams and their systems and processes, Barbie Winterbottom writes.
By Barbie Winterbottom • July 29, 2021 -
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Q&AFor employee mental health, focus on wellness before illness
There are "many, many, many, many" places to meet an employee on the mental health spectrum before they fall into ill health, Nick Taylor, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Unmind, told HR Dive.
By Emilie Shumway • July 28, 2021 -
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Aon, Willis Towers Watson terminate merger amid DOJ litigation
The companies are among the top names in brokerage and advisory, and their previously announced merger was big news in 2020.
By Kathryn Moody • July 28, 2021 -
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Employers join Just Capital, PayPal in push for worker financial wellness
Chipotle, Chobani, Even, Prudential Financial and Verizon are among the first companies to take part.
By Katie Clarey • July 26, 2021 -
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Chipotle CFO: Higher wages preventing staff shortages
The move has paid off in staffing retention that's "as good or better" than it was before the pandemic.
By Jane Thier • July 26, 2021 -
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Shake Shack to invest over $10M in employees
The money will go toward raises, sign-on and retention bonuses and leadership development programs over the next 12 months as restaurant chains battle the labor crisis.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 23, 2021 -
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Report: Poor representation in lucrative industries widens wage gaps
Remote options may help Black workers and other job-seeking minorities find work in tech and other sectors, The Conference Board said.
By Katie Clarey • July 22, 2021 -
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Deep DiveLabor shortage pressures grocers to take a hard look at worker benefits
Companies are offering hefty signing bonuses, but they also need to examine scheduling flexibility, advancement opportunities and other incentives, labor experts and retailers say.
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McDonald's franchisees boosting pay, rolling out child and elder care benefits
Operators surveyed more than 5,000 employees to determine what new offerings, such as tuition coverage and child care, would be most attractive.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 16, 2021 -
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Opinion
Financial wellness programs are needed — here are 3 ways to get started
Employers are in an ideal position to provide solutions, and should, since they pay the price, too, write Daniel Bryant and Heather Garbers of HUB International.
By Heather Garbers and Daniel Bryant • July 15, 2021 -
Kohl's promises bonuses to workers who stay through the holidays
The extra cash will be available for store, distribution center and e-commerce fulfillment workers, according to a press release.
By Katie Clarey • July 13, 2021 -
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OpinionThe impact of COVID-19 on HR practices: A support-centered frontier
Like so much else, HR will have a new face post-pandemic — but the change will serve everyone's best interests.
By Praveen Kanyadi • July 12, 2021 -
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OpinionPaid time off doesn't work — but minimum time off does
Unlimited PTO isn't doing what it was designed to do; namely, encourage employees to take time off, writes Carta Chief People Officer Suzy Walther.
By Suzy Walther • July 8, 2021 -
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Walmart debuts doula benefit in Georgia
The retailer now joins a couple of other large employers offering coverage for doula services.
By Ryan Golden • July 6, 2021 -
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Survey: Employees intend to take more vacation, check in less in 2021
Still, the results demonstrate many workers feel compelled to keep in touch with the office and do work while on leave.
By Emilie Shumway • July 1, 2021 -
Aetna partnership will bring suicide prevention education, certification to its provider network
Insurers, employers and care providers alike have scrambled to deal with the mental health impacts of a stress-inducing 16 months.
By Ryan Golden • July 1, 2021
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