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Q&A
On mental health, Hootsuite aims to put its money where its mouth is
Hootsuite has been on a journey with its mental health and DEI offerings over the past year, HR leader Tara Ataya told HR Dive.
By Emilie Shumway • June 25, 2021 -
McDonald's CEO: '$7.25 in this day and age is not what you should be paying'
Chris Kempczinski said at the CNBC Global Evolve Summit that hourly wages will rise to $15 across the industry regardless of legislative mandates due to the strength of the economy.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 24, 2021 -
Trendline
Inside 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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Opinion
We learned a lot about supporting parents during the pandemic. Let's not waste it.
The pandemic pushed working parents to their limits — and some beyond their limits, Karsten Vagner, VP of people at Maven Clinic, writes.
By Karsten Vagner • June 23, 2021 -
Paid leave policies are changing, Mercer survey says
Juneteenth, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO are among the types of paid leave gaining traction.
By Emilie Shumway • June 23, 2021 -
DOL proposal would resurrect 80/20 rule for tipped workers who perform untipped work
The agency's announcement this week is the latest in a series of changes and delays regarding the tip credit.
By Ryan Golden • June 21, 2021 -
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday
Legislation sailed through Congress this week in time for the day's celebration.
By Emilie Shumway • June 18, 2021 -
With paternity leave, dads get in on ‘baby boot camp’
When parents learn to care for their baby in the months after the birth together, they share responsibilities more equally later on, sources say.
By Caroline Colvin • June 17, 2021 -
Pandemic had lasting, major implications for employer flexibility, Randstad survey shows
The crisis humanized the workplace, centering employee mental health and allowing for more mobile, tech-oriented talent.
By Emilie Shumway • June 17, 2021 -
What does the outcry over Amazon's mental health kiosks say about corporate wellness programs?
Internet ridicule of AmaZen took shots at the company's business practices, but it also may speak to problems employers face in evaluating their wellness efforts.
By Ryan Golden • June 16, 2021 -
DOL confirms overtime exemption review is in the works
The item appeared as part of the agency's Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.
By Katie Clarey • Updated July 29, 2021 -
LinkedIn will reward ERG leaders with a $10K bonus starting July 2021
Payment for D&I work may not only be an ethical concern, but a matter of greater credibility for ERGs.
By Caroline Colvin • June 10, 2021 -
Remote work
Amazon launches 'returnship' program that includes remote work, caregiver benefits
The format may appeal to employers seeking experienced workers for hard-to-fill positions.
By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2021 -
Walmart follows Target in closing stores on Thanksgiving Day
The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer said it will operate on regular hours on Nov. 24 and release Black Friday store hours at a later date.
By Maria Monteros • June 10, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Could employer-subsidized pet insurance be a talent lure?
With pet adoptions soaring during the pandemic and employers focusing on more holistic benefits, offering and even subsidizing pet insurance could set employers apart.
By Emilie Shumway • June 10, 2021 -
Amazon adds free counseling to benefits offerings
The e-commerce giant said it will fund up to 24 million counseling sessions each year.
By Katie Clarey • June 9, 2021 -
Gap rolling out $300 bonuses to frontline employees
The announcement follows decisions by other retailers to similarly offer bonuses and incentives to in-store and frontline workers in the past year.
By Ryan Golden • June 8, 2021 -
Walmart is giving smartphones to more than 740K workers
The move coincides with the rollout of Me@Walmart, a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and utilize an automated personal assistant.
By Jeff Wells • June 7, 2021 -
Sponsored by Salary Finance
How employers can help solve the savings crisis
It's time to give employers better tools to help employees build up and maintain emergency savings.
June 7, 2021 -
Restaurant advocacy groups want to overturn NYC laws restricting fast food firings
The Restaurant Law Center and the New York State Restaurant Association claim that barring fast food chains from firing staff or cutting hours by more than 15% violates an employer's state and federal constitutional rights.
By Alicia Kelso • June 4, 2021 -
Voluntary benefits on the rise, Willis Towers Watson finds
Identity theft, hospital indemnity and pet insurance are among the fastest growing of these benefits.
By Katie Clarey • June 4, 2021 -
What the Biden admin's activity means for comp and ben pros
From the president's call for federal paid family and medical leave to the DOL's withdrawal of several Trump-era provisions, changes have been swift.
June 3, 2021 -
Fewer employers considering vaccine mandates, survey reveals
Many said they were encouraging workers to sign up for their shots instead.
By Katie Clarey • June 2, 2021 -
Employee well-being slow to recover from pandemic, survey says
A pandemic and subsequent economic downturn complicated existing issues plaguing employers' wellness programs.
By Ryan Golden • May 27, 2021 -
Chipotle aims to gamify mental health goals with Aduro partnership
The benefit joins a number of mental health-focused offerings available to restaurant workers.
By Katie Clarey • May 24, 2021 -
Health plan saw over 2,000% increase in virtual mental health visits during pandemic
In many cases, adoption of telehealth and virtual care technology skyrocketed in 2020.
By Ryan Golden • May 21, 2021