Comp & Benefits: Page 53
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DOL finalizes $35K overtime threshold
The update takes effect Jan. 1 and is perhaps one of the most anticipated rulemakings from DOL.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2019 -
Hilton tops Fortune's 75 best large places to work for women in 2019
Best places to work for women have supported maternity obligations, provided development opportunities and addressed the exclusion of women of color.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 23, 2019 -
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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EEOC chair discusses EEO-1 pay data collection redo
Democratic representatives questioned the agency's ability to investigate pay practices without Component 2 data at a hearing.
By Morgan Fecto • Sept. 23, 2019 -
Deep Dive
5 must-read stories for HR managers grappling with caregiver demands
As soccer practices and back-to-school nights demand parents' time, HR pros may want to consider how they can best support them.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 23, 2019 -
Google, Airbnb are tech applicants' most desired employers
Netflix and SpaceX also received high marks from Hired for "brand positivity."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Expanding PTO is a competitive recruiting strategy, new survey says
As HR leaders consider how to make PTO an effective recruitment and retention tool, they may want to consider crafting a specific policy.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2019 -
CorePower Yoga pays $1.5M to settle wage and hour class-action suit
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, nonexempt workers must be paid for all time worked, but the law is murkier for certain activities.
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 18, 2019 -
More women from dual-income households are optimistic about work-life balance
It's not surprising that survey respondents listed flexible work hours as their top perk, as the line between work and personal time has blurred in recent years.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 17, 2019 -
EEOC won't renew pay data collection after current cycle
The notice will not affect the EEOC's collection of 2017 and 2018 Component 2 data that certain employers must submit by Sept. 30.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Gender diversity may encourage better work-life balance, positive outlooks
One benefit of gender diversity recent studies have confirmed is the positive impact female leaders can have on team members.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Study: Men in same-sex couples lose out most on paid parental leave
The study highlights the unintended consequences of making assumptions about family structures and gender roles.
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 12, 2019 -
'It's about choice': How Reddit's Katelin Holloway made benefits 'by the people, for the people'
A total transformation of its policies and offerings allowed the company to give employees highly individualized, creative and untraditional options.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Could there be unintended consequences to putting off retirement?
Mandatory retirement policies are mostly illegal in the U.S., but their disappearance concerns some who worry about future generations.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Starbucks to roll out 'enhanced' EAP among other mental health initiatives
That Starbucks aims to boost its mental health offerings is noteworthy, especially as the issue takes on importance in healthcare discussions globally.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 9, 2019 -
Pay a top consideration for many recent job hoppers
Whatever the cause of today's candidate-driven market, it's clear most employees are not willing to stay on a job if they could be happier elsewhere.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 9, 2019 -
Survey: Small acts of recognition help younger workers feel fulfilled at work
When employers recognize employees for their work, they may see gains in engagement, productivity and retention.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 9, 2019 -
Formal dress code would force one-third of employees to quit
Informal attire has emerged as a norm in the modern workplace. Even normally buttoned-down financial service firms have switched to relaxed dress codes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 4, 2019 -
Sponsored by Salary Finance
The impact of financial stress on women
New survey reveals that women are more financially stressed than men and that financial stress significantly impacts their day-to-day lives.
Sept. 4, 2019 -
Professionals are more pay savvy, and about half feel underpaid, survey says
With more workers brushing up on competitive pay, employers could retain them through pay transparency policies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 3, 2019 -
DoorDash, Uber and Lyft commit $90M to oppose California independent contractor bill
The argument these companies make for the flexibility of gig work comes as contract work becomes a more common way of making a living.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 3, 2019 -
9th Cir. changes course and OKs mandatory arbitration for ERISA claims
While many courts view arbitration as a fair process, many workers hold that employees should not have to sign away rights to their "day in court."
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 3, 2019 -
More than 75% of employers offer wellness programs to improve absenteeism and presenteeism
When employees are faced with physical, mental, emotional, social or financial problems, workplace productivity can suffer.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 30, 2019 -
Inflexible work schedules drive women with young children out of workforce
Workers increasingly view flexible options as the norm, and research suggests they value such benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2019 -
Wages stretch farther in small metros than big cities
Employers may be drawn to the larger talent pools available in major metropolitan areas, but data shows employees are open to other geographic locales.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2019 -
Fewer workers in 'dowdier' digs are happy at work, compared to those in state-of-the-art facilities
Other pieces of recent research confirm Envoy's findings, but they also caution employers from a one-size-fits all approach when designing new spaces.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2019