Small business owners upbeat about 2019 growth despite talent setbacks

Only slightly more respondents in a TD Bank survey said they plan to expand their workforce in 2019 compared to last year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 7, 2019

Unemployment dips to 3.6%, lowest in 50 years

The tightening of the talent market comes as many employers put employees at the center of their newest business initiatives.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 6, 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

Acosta: DOL won't back higher federal minimum wage

The Labor Secretary also said the department is working with the SEC on another attempt at the previously vacated fiduciary rule.

By Ryan Golden • May 6, 2019

Most workers are highly stressed, but lack access to care

Stress may be at epidemic levels at work, according to various studies, but employers have tools that can help.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 2, 2019

Career growth trumps pay for most workers, survey finds

The Jobvite poll also found that 45% of job seekers believe it's harder to find a job this year compared to last year, despite low unemployment numbers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 1, 2019

Hewlett Packard Enterprise announces 6 months of paid parental leave

The company will also introduce other benefits, one of which allows employees to leave work early once a month for their health, volunteering or development.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 30, 2019

Small businesses prioritize PTO roll out in 2019 benefits planning

More than half of respondents in a recent survey said they plan to offer new benefits this year, with "employee requests" primarily driving the change.

By Lisa Burden • April 29, 2019

Hourly wages inch up as job growth plateaus, signaling potential economic slowdown

A thin talent market may be a primary reason for wage increases, but many employers still have concerns about the economy at large, ADP said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 29, 2019

Wellness plans provide few benefits, study of BJ's Wholesale Club reveals

An 18-month study revealed better health behaviors, but no movement in healthcare spending or absenteeism.

By Lisa Burden • April 26, 2019

Manufacturing, transportation hit hard as 'real wages' falter

While unadjusted pay rates are inching up, employers generally appear to be using other incentives to attract and retain workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2019

Keller Williams, In-N-Out Burger top work-life balance list

Indeed said it used its 100 million ratings and reviews to identify employers that enable flexibility at work, pay well, offer remote work options and more.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2019

EEO-1 pay data due Sept. 30

Reporting will begin in July and employers must submit pay data from both 2017 and 2018, EEOC's acting chair said in a statement Friday.

By Ryan Golden • Updated May 3, 2019

Survey: Family-friendly benefits are on the rise

Slightly less than one-third of employers with 500 or more employees offer some type of fertility benefit, for example.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 25, 2019

McDonald's, AARP partner on jobs for older workers

The partnership comes as the restaurant and its franchisees gear up to hire 250,000 workers for the summer.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2019

Most employees would grade their jobs a B-

Respondents to a Kforce survey noted poor communication and a lack of transparency as reasons for the sub-par grade.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019

Survey: Hasty benefits decisions damage employee morale

The haste could be due to emotional discomfort; respondents in a previous survey reported that signing up for benefits resulted in stress and anxiety. 

By Jennifer Carsen • April 18, 2019

Talent market prompts better benefits — even for laid-off workers

Employer maintenance of online brand reputation may be a factor driving the trend, new survey results show.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2019

How virtual care serves 'the whole person' and reaches every generation

These solutions come with several benefits, but tend to make communication and implementation a problem for employers.

By Katie Clarey • April 18, 2019

ADP: Gender, managerial pay gaps persist

Women comprise 47% of the workforce and earn on average $25 an hour, while men make up 53% and earn an average $32, the report said. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2019

3 takeaways from 2019 wellness benefits data at NBGH

Speakers at the 2019 Business Health Agenda said employees see value in wellness benefits, even if they feel badly about their own well-being.

By Ryan Golden • April 18, 2019

DOL introduces mental health toolkit for employers

Employers are recognizing the need to build and maintain mentally healthy, productive work environments. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2019

Restaurants adding surcharges to cover healthcare costs

Despite the added price, diners have been willing to pay additional fees that go toward employees' healthcare costs, paid time off and other benefits. 

By Alicia Kelso • April 16, 2019

$1K penalty motivates Honeywell workers to use benefits offering

"[At] Honeywell, the only incentives that have worked for us is the stick approach," said the company's VP of global benefits at an NBGH conference.

By Morgan Fecto • April 16, 2019

HR pros struggle to find time to address emerging trends

Employers can't afford to lose valuable talent by ignoring flexible work options, caregiver benefits and health care trends.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2019

Grads flock to jobs in arts, social services over finance

An Indeed report notes that the tight labor market may empower recent grads to choose creative or socially impactful roles over high-paying ones.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2019