Comp & Benefits: Page 50
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Unum boosts adoption assistance to $25K for employees
Many employers are boosting fertility and adoption benefits as a means of attracting and retaining top talent.
By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Working women with caregiving duties are the most stressed, WebMD finds
Survey respondents said they want employers' help with distress, and they're not alone.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 11, 2020 -
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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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Large employers expanding paid leave benefits
Caregiving duties pose a major problem to many workers. Businesses that offer solutions may boost recruitment and retention.
By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Most employers say they treat workers with dignity, but employees disagree
The study defined workplace dignity as "an environment in which employees can experience a sense of self-respect, pride and self-worth."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 7, 2020 -
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Philly salary history ban enforcement to begin Sept. 1
Rather than appeal the 3rd Circuit's ruling or seek a rehearing, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia collaborated with the city on the regulations, per a statement.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Aug. 7, 2020 -
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Trump backs tax credit advance for new parents in lieu of leave mandate
The measure, which Trump touted in his State of the Union address, would allow workers to receive an advance of up to $5,000.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 5, 2020 -
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Making early-pay access a thing
Scot Parnell is deploying his financial services experience to help a startup evangelize a radical idea: let employees access earned income as needed.
By Robert Freedman • Feb. 3, 2020 -
Researchers to test whether 'mindfulness' training improves safety
A professor said the project aims to make mindfulness work for workers, who may see it as something akin to a yoga class.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 31, 2020 -
Workers with chronic health conditions — and access to insurance — retire later
Even as employers look to improve services for employees, attention to varying conditions remains disparate.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 30, 2020 -
Work-life balance is 'non-existent' for corporate professionals, poll says
Communication platforms may keep employees "on" 24/7, deeply impacting worker health.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2020 -
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Gen Xers expect employers to deliver on well-being support, survey says
Eighty-four percent of respondents said they would increase participation in well-being benefits if offered more relevant programs.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 28, 2020 -
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Are more employers publicizing gender diversity goals?
Movement on pay gaps and other disparities won't occur for decades without deliberate employer action, some predict.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Cessation benefits emerge amid vaping injury outbreak
The ongoing lung injury outbreak provides an opportunity for employers to holistically communicate the risks of vaping and tobacco use.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Pay transparency eliminates gender pay gaps — except in male-dominated jobs, PayScale finds
HR practitioners will see pay equity issues "come to the forefront" in 2020, experts previously told HR Dive.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Distractions, lack of tech deter workers from using remote perks, study shows
For many workers, however, the flexibility telework offers comes as a major benefit.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2020 -
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Workers' data security, AI knowledge gaps carry risks
These failings point to a need for employer training, according to GetApp.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Global talent shortage has nearly doubled in the past decade
Businesses in many countries report more difficulty attracting talent now than in 2018, a ManpowerGroup report shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Supreme Court to review Trump admin's ACA contraceptive opt-out
A ruling by the High Court could offer clarity on an ACA component that has been the subject of regulatory activity and litigation for years.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Workers unsure of W-2, 1099 classification distinctions
A recent survey reveals that HR may need to improve communication with employees and contractors.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Citi shows progress on closing pay gaps
To further remedy its pay gap, the company said it will use data to create increased accountability for representation goals among managers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 21, 2020 -
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Philadelphia calls out alleged labor law 'bad actors'
The "shaming" approach is a creative, low-cost enforcement technique, experts told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2020 -
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Skill mismatches amount to a 'hidden tax'
Skills are becoming obsolete at an increasingly fast rate, according to Boston Consulting Group. So what can employers do?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Ascend offers new pay negotiating service that aims to close tech's gender wage gap
Will more employees start negotiating total compensation packages?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2020 -
CNN to pay $76M to settle back pay dispute
The network's payout is both the largest monetary remedy in NLRB history and a reminder of employers' obligations toward outgoing unions.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Deep DiveWill more employers get off the healthcare bench in 2020?
"At the end of the day, employers have to put their hands on the steering wheel as purchasers of healthcare," Suzanne Delbanco, executive director of Catalyst for Payment Reform, said.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 15, 2020
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