CEOs say employee well-being is a growing priority

Measurement is key, and many of the metrics preferred by CEOs are the domain of the CHRO.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 8, 2019

GE to freeze pension plans in effort to shrink deficit

To pare down its mounting debts, GE is taking action against the pensions of several thousand U.S. employees.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 8, 2019

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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

Aches, pains and trains: Why commuter benefits aren't more popular

A bad commute can hurt job satisfaction, but many factors get in the way of employee benefits that could help workers save time — and money.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2019

74 employers have used DOL's new self-reporting program, paying out $4M

The Wage and Hour Division holds out the PAID program as a success, but is it a good deal for employers?

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 1, 2019

Unum: 40% of people unsure if they have have life insurance

Money is a top overall stressor for workers, many of whom want help from their employers to manage and improve their finances.

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 30, 2019

Smucker rolls out 12 weeks' paid parental leave

The announcement makes the company one of several large employers to recently announce paid parental leave for an hourly workforce.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 26, 2019

Lawmakers float tax credit advance as a paid leave compromise

A bipartisan pair of senators believe their plan could provide funding for parents without "making the perfect the enemy of the good."

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 26, 2019

Johnson & Johnson named top employer by Working Mother

Parents are speaking out more than ever before about what they need, and employers are paying attention, the group said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2019

Mercer: Health benefits costs to rise nearly 4% in 2020

Popular strategies for keeping healthcare costs down include telemedicine, 24-hour nurse hotlines and prior authorization requirements.

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 25, 2019

As overtime rule drops, experts recommend audits, training

The rule may face legal challenges, but that shouldn't delay employer compliance efforts, experts told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2019

U-Haul expands benefits to include mental health and wellness services

With employees saying they're more stressed out than ever, employers are addressing the problem by offering focused mental health programs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2019

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

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

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

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