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PayScale: Nominal wages grow, real wages decline in Q2 2019
Real wages have decreased by 9.8% since 2006 if inflation is factored in, the index showed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Morgan Fecto • July 19, 2019 -
ACA 'Cadillac tax' repeal passed in House, moves to Senate
Lawmakers originally delayed implementation of the tax last year, moving its effective date to 2022.
By Ryan Golden • July 18, 2019 -
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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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Nearly half of workers in time-off study feel burned out
Despite receiving paid time off, nearly a third of respondents said their boss pesters them with work while they are on vacation.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2019 -
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Mercer: Employers may curb turnover with pay transparency
Organizations can't afford to be opaque about pay in this talent market, the analysis showed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 17, 2019 -
Hospitality company awards year of free housing to Oregon-based worker
Only employees, not managers, are eligible for the "Work Hard…Live Free!" program, which first began in 2012, Vesta Hospitality said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 16, 2019 -
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Glassdoor: Job satisfaction is about culture and mission — not money
Andrew Chamberlain, the platform's chief economist, said "employers wrongly think pay and work-life balance" are the keys to employee satisfaction.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 15, 2019 -
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As EEO-1 pay data portal opens, some question collection's usefulness
"Pay equity is a huge issue," Alston and Bird Partner Brett Coburn told HR Dive, "but I don't think it's going to be driven by EEO-1."
By Ryan Golden • July 15, 2019 -
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CBO projects $15 minimum wage could raise pay but leave millions jobless
A $15 minimum wage plan would lead to wage gains particularly for low-income workers, CBO said, but it noted the outcomes of its assessment are uncertain.
By Ryan Golden • July 11, 2019 -
Young workers more likely to moonlight as living expenses outpace wages
Renting out space to roommates is another choice for many, according to a survey by Randstad US and Apartment Guide.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2019 -
California rolls out state retirement savings program
A lack of long-term financial planning is a problem that's on employees' minds, and they are looking to their employers to help them solve it.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 10, 2019 -
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Mental health coalition launches assessment platform for employers
Employers may be looking for tools to make the business case for why mental wellness matters. This assessment aims to be one of those tools.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2019 -
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Paycor: Organizations that offer at least 6 benefit plan types see a 138% decrease in turnover
Compensation remains workers' No. 1 consideration, but benefits are a powerful way to hold onto workers, a new study shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2019 -
Bloomberg: Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike in Minnesota
The stoppage would fall on the first day of the sales event and follow walk-outs at the same facility in recent months as workers press for better conditions.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated July 8, 2019 -
DOL clarifies overtime calculations for certain nondiscretionary bonuses
In an opinion letter, the Wage and Hour Division weighed in on an employer's recalculation process for both quarterly and annual nondiscretionary bonuses.
By Ryan Golden • July 3, 2019 -
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Oregon passes 12-week paid family leave policy
The law is the first in the country to offer 100% wage replacement for low-income workers, who researchers say would most benefit from paid leave mandates.
By Rosie Bradbury • July 3, 2019 -
Workers expected to stretch July 4 holiday into 4-day weekend
Of those who told Office Pulse that they plan to show up on July 5, more than 1 in 4 said they would be hungover or extra tired that day.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2019 -
Study: More UK companies pledge to tackle gender pay gap than US counterparts
As U.S. employers commit to address unequal pay, they will want to consider how they intend to publicize pay data, attorneys previously told HR Dive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • July 1, 2019 -
Student loan debt tops college graduates' list of regrets
The results from a PayScale survey come at a time when some employers are debating whether to offer student loan repayment benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 1, 2019 -
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Employers turn to telehealth, wellness benefits as healthcare costs rise, SHRM survey finds
As the unemployment rate stays low, employers are expanding health-related and wellness benefits to win over and retain workers.
By Katie Clarey , Rosie Bradbury • June 27, 2019 -
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Most employers offer educational benefits, but others cite cost and complexity as barriers
The most common benefits include tuition reimbursement, in-house training seminars and educational conferences, the IFEBP study found.
By Lisa Burden • June 27, 2019 -
Research debunks myth that most gig workers can't find full-time jobs
Employees aren't the only ones who want to be recognized for a job well done; gig workers value recognition for their performance, as well.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2019 -
Chipotle's new bonus program includes an extra month of pay
The chain's employee retention play also includes tuition reimbursement, free meals and English as a second language classes once certain goals are met.
By Julie Littman • June 26, 2019 -
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Study: Organizations are torn on employee recognition programs
Only about half of senior managers view recognition as an investment, despite growth in "deeply embedded" programs since 2015.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 24, 2019 -
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Pay gap for black tech workers widens
A broad review of organizational policies may help spot discriminatory pay practices.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2019 -
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One pet company installed a Wi-Fi-enabled dog park at its new office
According to Mars Petcare, in a survey of U.S. employers, 87% said being dog-friendly helps them attract and retain more talent
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2019
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