Can telehealth benefits combat the new coronavirus?

Virtual care solutions may prevent straining of the health system's resources and are often low-cost or free, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 13, 2020

Remote work may level playing field for workers with disabilities, chronic illness

Permitting telework can also serve as a means to attract diverse talent, sources previously told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2020

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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

Congressional Dems push for guaranteed paid sick leave in response to coronavirus

Access to paid sick leave has grown since 2010, but that access is still not uniform in the U.S.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2020

Coca-Cola will link executive pay to company employees

One of the beverage giant's top 50 shareholders pushed for the change, saying top-level pay has soared while average wages have made minimal gains.

By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2020

Marijuana, leave will top employers' compliance challenges in the 2020s

Some changes at the federal level will depend on political outcomes, sources said, but employers can expect activity in key areas such as paid leave, marijuana and worker classification.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 9, 2020

As employers look to impress with benefits, time and choice are key

Larger paychecks won’t be enough to compete in the 2020s. Instead, employers are looking for solutions that can help employees with life outside the office.

By Ryan Golden • March 9, 2020

Chipotle to expand paid parental leave, test unlimited PTO

The restaurant chain has been expanding its benefit offerings over the past year, but it has faced scrutiny at the state and local level.

By Aman Kidwai • March 6, 2020

Mastercard says it has closed gender pay gaps for similar levels, roles

Companies in several industries have made "100% pay equity" announcements as awareness of pay disparities grows.

By Ryan Golden • March 6, 2020

Why your employees' financial stress is your problem — and easy ways to help

42% of employees are financially stressed, costing businesses up to 18% of annual salary costs.

By Dan Macklin, CEO, Salary Finance • March 5, 2020

Union: Workers at airport Starbucks locations face racial pay gap, LGBTQ discrimination

Starbucks has attempted to improve equity among employees, but airport workers are not employed by the coffee chain.

By Ryan Golden • March 4, 2020

Working part time comes with a 29% pay penalty, says EPI study

While part-time scheduling has been touted as a form of flexible work, most part-time workers say they'd prefer full-time work, other studies have shown.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 3, 2020

Most people don't know which gender issue they care most about

As the general public grapples with gender-related discrimination and harassment, pay has risen as a key point of the discussion.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2020

Businesses join 'Time to Vote' initiative to raise voter participation

Since the 2018 midterms, more companies have been explicit about giving employees time to exercise their voting rights.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2020

Levi's rolls out 8 weeks' paid family leave

"It's not only the right thing to do for employees, it's the smart thing to do for business," Levi Strauss & Co. President and CEO Chip Bergh said.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 27, 2020

Specialization could lead to pay disparities, MIT study shows

But employers also can't ensure equity by having everyone be a jack-of-all-trades, the study's author noted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2020

When it comes to benefits, workers eye the long term

Respondents were more interested in long-term benefits such as 401(k) plans over shorter-term options like fitness club memberships.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2020

Tech is integral to HR services, but adoption hurdles remain

HR increasingly is relying on apps and the like, but quality communication is still crucial.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2020

Workers fail to address their own health concerns

It may pay for employers to encourage behavioral changes, research shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2020

Amazon expands pilot of virtual health clinic program to Seattle employees

The company is positioning Amazon Care to be a "first stop" for plan members rather than an "afterthought," one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 24, 2020

Workers worry their careers may suffer if they use flexible work options

HR can play a key role in ensuring employees feel empowered to use benefits, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 24, 2020

Paid parental leave: Advocates urge employees to #AskAboutIt

"Have a conversation with the executives in your company," one campaign member suggested.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 24, 2020

Employer group suggests transportation benefits, PTO to help diabetic low-income workers

An employee's diabetes risk is affected by a variety of social determinants that employers may not consider when developing benefits programs.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 20, 2020

Frustrated employers buck status quo, leave insurers for riskier arrangements

"In a nutshell, has it been an easy two to three years? No. But it has to be the way we go because healthcare costs are just going absolutely stupid," the owner of a North Carolina auto group said of the transition.

By Samantha Liss • Feb. 20, 2020

Outpatient procedures drove most employer health spending since 2014

In the face of healthcare cost increases, employers are relying less on strategies that shift those costs to employees.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 18, 2020

Most managers not trained to deliver pay communications

While organizations think pay transparency is important, few have dealt with it beyond a "moderate" level, a study by Mercer and WorldatWork showed.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 17, 2020