Comp & Benefits: Page 6
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OpinionMental health benefits at work are getting better. Here’s how we can go further.
Congress must invest more and act soon to reauthorize telehealth extensions before it’s too late, argues the director of health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
By Anna Vredenburgh • July 3, 2024 -
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Balls Food Stores transfers company ownership to workers
The Midwest chain said the move builds on its legacy of “creating a teammate-centric culture.”
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 3, 2024 -
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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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How a district boosted recruitment, retention with affordable child care
Louisa County Public Schools launched its Little Lions Learning Lab in 2019, charging educators and staff just $400 per child per month.
By Anna Merod • June 28, 2024 -
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SHRM24Employer support for flexible work remains strong, SHRM survey indicates
The organization also asked employers about menopause benefits for the first time in the history of its annual employee benefits survey.
By Ryan Golden • June 27, 2024 -
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Leaders face pressure to bring value to workers, survey finds
“Human sustainability” may benefit both employees and businesses, according to a Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence survey.
By Laurel Kalser • June 27, 2024 -
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SHRM24One-quarter of HR professionals feel uncomfortable using mental health benefits, SHRM researcher says
A disconnect may exist between companies’ professed interest in worker well-being and what those in HR experience.
By Emilie Shumway • June 26, 2024 -
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Bath & Body Works introduces employee tuition program
The company’s new “Investing in You” program delivers a number of benefits, including an education reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually.
By Kaarin Moore • June 26, 2024 -
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Appeals court upholds ACA’s preventive services mandate, but opens door to future challenges
The 5th Circuit’s decision Friday is a win for those who receive health insurance through employers. However, it paves the way for future lawsuits from opponents of the ACA.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 24, 2024 -
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Sponsored by VSP Vision CareHow eye care can make or break employee well-being
Vision care has long been an in-demand employee benefit yet, in the last few years, it has not met employee expectations.
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OpinionHelp employees save for retirement and pay back student loan debt — simultaneously
As of January 1 this year, employers have a new way to help employees meet these challenges, writes Mary Moreland, executive vice president, human resources, at Abbott.
By Mary Moreland • June 20, 2024 -
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5 stories on the rise of wellness benefits
Mental health and wellness benefits are among the top nontraditional strategies for employers, a recent HR Dive survey showed — likely a result of declining engagement and high burnout.
By Emilie Shumway • June 20, 2024 -
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Employer’s lawsuit aims to hold Paylocity responsible for wage and hour settlements
The company failed to properly program timekeeping and payroll software, California canned beverage maker DrinkPAK has alleged.
By Laurel Kalser • June 18, 2024 -
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Cardiovascular conditions now the second-highest reimbursement category, Sun Life says
Cost of cardiovascular conditions is up 33% — “higher than we would expect given medical inflation,” the company said.
By Emilie Shumway • June 13, 2024 -
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How to factor all genders into pay equity discussions
Generally, discussions about pay equity focus on the gender pay gap between men and women but fail to consider those who identify as nonbinary and to address intersectionality.
By Ginger Christ • June 12, 2024 -
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Column // Happy HourThe most magical Zoom meeting on Earth: Remote workers share the most unique places they’ve logged in
From “quiet vacationing” to becoming digital nomads, remote workers are leaving the kitchen table behind in favor of palm trees or Disney World.
By Ginger Christ • June 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by FinFitSurvey: Underrepresented employees show higher interest in actionable financial benefits
The financial benefits typically offered by employers don’t enable employees to take immediate action on their financial pain points.
June 10, 2024 -
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Walmart store employees can now earn up to $1K per year in bonuses
Part- and full-time hourly associates have the potential to earn more the longer they stay with the company, the retailer said Wednesday.
By Ryan Golden • June 7, 2024 -
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Survey: Pay structures are changing to suit equity, transparency needs
Organizations have become more transparent about pay, according to Payscale, but generally only disclose data to individual employees and only when required to do so.
By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2024 -
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Citi boosts paid leave to 24 weeks for birth parents
The additional eight weeks of recovery time matches policies recently launched by other banks.
By Dan Ennis • June 5, 2024 -
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Employers say they plan to maintain or increase well-being benefits in coming years
Roughly 6 in 10 employers said their well-being strategy is consistent globally, and 18% plan to develop one soon, according to a new survey.
By Ginger Christ • June 4, 2024 -
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Love’s rolls out free education perks for workers
The “Fuel Your Growth” initiative offers degree programs, certifications and more.
By Jessica Loder • June 4, 2024 -
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LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says
Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries.
By Kathryn Moody • June 4, 2024 -
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ColumnBack to Basics: What to do when salaried employees fall below the new overtime threshold
There is more to the decision-making process than employers may realize, especially with future increases and litigation on the horizon, attorneys said.
By Ryan Golden • June 3, 2024 -
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Worker location factors into pay decisions at roughly half of employers, Payscale report shows
Among the strategies, nearly a quarter of survey respondents told Payscale they use geographic differentials or pay zones to manage pay by location.
By Laurel Kalser • June 3, 2024 -
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5 stories on supporting workers financially — beyond salary
Pay can only go so far in keeping talent on board amid a “permacrisis,” one survey noted.
By Kathryn Moody • May 29, 2024
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