Trump admin opens door to fundamental changes in healthcare benefits

Paul Fronstin of the Employee Benefit Research Institute said he doesn't expect an uptick right away, but when the next recession hits, "the future of health benefits gets put to the test."

By Samantha Liss • June 20, 2019

San Jose, San Francisco top Indeed's best cities for job seekers

Despite the rankings, Silicon Valley wages haven't always kept up with the high cost of housing in the area.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 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

JetBlue to help crew members pay for master's degrees

The program will provide access to degrees in leadership, business management, IT, aviation management and the liberal arts.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 18, 2019

Half of employees received a raise in the past year, according to Fed study

But many workers are still grappling with financial stress, partly driven by unpredictable schedules and a lack of emergency funds.

By Lisa Burden • June 17, 2019

Employers are overpaying to lure talent, Gartner says

Tenured employees who discover discrepancies between their salaries and those of new colleagues may be inclined to leave, the firm said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019

Poor mental, physical health carry significant risk for productivity loss

According to one researcher, employers need to focus on building a more supportive management culture and more inclusive offices. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019

Nearly one-third of employees in survey plan to quit in next 12 months

Low pay and a lack of work-life balance emerged as key drivers of unhappiness in a Spherion survey.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019

80% of workers plagued by money problems, report finds

About half of female respondents, versus 35% of male respondents, said not earning enough money is the top reason they're unhappy with employers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2019

Target expands family leave, backup care for hourly workers

Retailers depend heavily on hourly and part-time workers, who may find it difficult to take unpaid time for caregiving responsibilities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2019

Workers want fully paid medical insurance, survey reveals

Employers have tried offering trendy perks, but research shows workers value practical benefits that improve their lives.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 10, 2019

Washington state floats $49K overtime threshold

More than 250,000 workers in the state could be newly eligible for overtime by 2026 under the proposal, the state's Department of Labor & Industries said.

By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2019

AP: Median CEO pay rose to $12M in 2018

Compensation for CEOs at S&P 500 companies rose 7% last year, while median pay for workers at those companies rose 3%, according to a report.

By Lisa Burden • June 7, 2019

Women see their wages peak earlier and lower than men

PayScale observed a particularly negative impact on black women, whose average wage peak of $61,100 was the lowest of all measured groups.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2019

Walmart CEO backs higher federal minimum wage

"$7.25 is too low," Doug McMillon said in remarks delivered at the company's annual shareholder meeting Wednesday.

By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2019

Upping workers' comp payouts only mildly impacts health outcomes

A WCRI study found little relationship between increasing workers' comp and employee recovery and return-to-work speed.

By Jennifer Carsen • June 5, 2019

3D graphics skills emerge as key credential

Skills in the space are highly sought-after and command higher pay as employers struggle to fill roles, according to a recent report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2019

Employee-owned firm tops Fairygodboss 'Best Companies for Women 2019' list

No. 1-ranked Pariveda Solutions created an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that it said now owns 34% of the company.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Morgan Fecto • June 5, 2019

Bloomberg extends primary caregiver paid leave to 26 weeks

The policy also permits a phase-in period of one day off a week for 10 consecutive weeks immediately following the employee's return to work.

By Lisa Burden • June 4, 2019

Microsoft, Cigna and Intel get high marks for promoting community, family health

Employers that create a culture of health and well-being are in a good position to attract quality talent and retain existing workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 4, 2019

JPMorgan Chase pays $5M to settle dads' parental leave suit

Paid leave may be viewed as a leading-edge benefit offering in the U.S., but such policies can still create potential compliance problems.

By Ryan Golden • June 4, 2019

Employer alliance to tackle skyrocketing health care costs

Medicare-for-all is sometimes touted as a solution, but many employers say they're happy with their role in the system.

By Jennifer Carsen • June 4, 2019

EY says its female turnover dropped — thanks in part to equal leave for dads

Turnover for women 15 years ago was 15% higher than men's at EY; the difference is now between 0% to 2%, the company said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 3, 2019

Maine mandates paid leave for any purpose

An attorney told HR Dive that Maine's "for any purpose" approach is the "next iteration of paid sick leave laws."

By Ryan Golden • June 3, 2019

Attracting qualified candidates is managers' top hiring hurdle

Hiring managers responding to a Robert Half poll also reported difficulty devising interview questions and negotiating salaries.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2019

Poor work-life balance, unrealistic demands stress out 60% of workers, study says

More than 33% of respondents said emails, text messages and social media updates helped make them mentally unproductive at work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2019