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Bank of America to raise workers' minimum wage to $20 an hour
"We believe that to best serve our customers and clients, we need the best teams," CHRO Sheri Bronstein said in a statement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2019 -
Employers incorporate D&I into healthcare, benefits and perks
Employers are discovering that diversity and inclusion can't be an isolated initiative, according to a Willis Towers Watson report.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 9, 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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Gen X lags behind others in employee engagement, financial security
Regardless of Gen X's status, worker engagement by generation is still worth considering.
By Katie Clarey , Jennifer Carsen • April 8, 2019 -
Pay transparency becoming a norm in creative industries, survey shows
Employers that continue to discourage open discussions about pay risk running afoul with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2019 -
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Target announces June wage hike to $13 an hour
The incremental bump is part of the retailer's plan to reach a $15 minimum wage by the end of 2020.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2019 -
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Google mandates $15 an hour minimum wage, health benefits for contractors
The announcement comes after months of protest from Google Walkout For Real Change, a group of the tech giant's employees.
By Ryan Golden • April 5, 2019 -
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Study: Most workers are fairly happy on the job, but low pay remains a sticking point
In study after study, employee satisfaction is tied to pay, technological capability and career advancement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2019 -
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Source: Employers should prep for 'bumpy' EEO-1 filing following pay data news
EEOC said in court documents filed Wednesday that it could begin accepting pay data and extend the deadline for collection to Sept. 30, 2019.
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Study: Lower profits expected due to higher wage demands
Employers of blue-collar workers may face the biggest losses because workers can demand higher pay due to their scarcity, the report predicted.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019 -
Human Rights Campaign awards 570 US companies a perfect score on LGBTQ equality
According to the report, 16.8 million employees have a non-discrimination policy protecting them from sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2019 -
Workers are confident that managers can spot mental health issues — but HR isn't
Additionally, half of workers believe mental illness stigma has worsened or stayed the same over the last five years, an Unum survey revealed.
By Morgan Fecto • April 2, 2019 -
The procrastinator's quick how-to for EEO-1 reporting
Federal agencies are expected to announce Wednesday whether EEO-1 filings will require pay data, but experts say the path to compliance is clear regardless.
By Ryan Golden • April 1, 2019 -
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Most employers say they've been affected by opioid use, but few are prepared to deal with it
More than a third of respondents said they have experienced absenteeism or impaired worker performance because of opioid use.
By Lisa Burden • April 1, 2019 -
Employees see flexible work as the new norm
More than a third of respondents in a new IWG survey said flexibility is more important than an esteemed title.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019 -
Complex leave mandates drive continued outsourcing, survey finds
About half of large employers and about one-third of small employers now outsource their FMLA management, according to a DMEC report.
By Morgan Fecto , Jennifer Carsen • March 29, 2019 -
Glassdoor: Men more likely than women to go after high-paying jobs
It's expected the pay gap won't close until 2070. What can employers do now to speed up progress?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2019 -
CEOs link empathy to the bottom line — but fall short of showing it
More than 90% of CEOs say their organization is empathetic, while only 72% of workers agree, according to Businessolver's latest study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2019 -
Gift cards more effective than cash at motivating employees, study finds
Brigham Young University researchers speculated that gift cards may better incentivize employees to complete six-week wellness programs.
By Lisa Burden • March 28, 2019 -
DOL 'regular rate' update may fuel benefits expansion
The department extended the deadline for public comments on its proposed rule to June 12.
By Ryan Golden • Updated May 13, 2019 -
Study: Young workers plan to retire at 56
Age groups have different ideas about when to retire, but will HR be ready for the generational shifts?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2019 -
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Prescription opioids may have caused men to drop out of the workforce
Despite calls to action from the federal government, health professionals warn the situation is still precarious.
By Morgan Fecto • March 27, 2019 -
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Restaurant's 'guaranteed wage' violated FLSA, 6th Cir. says
However, because the owners worked to understand the law's requirements and relied on an accountant, they were not subject to liquidated damages.
By Lisa Burden • March 26, 2019 -
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Nearly half of employers have raised pay to compete for talent, survey says
Employers in the SunTrust survey said they're taking steps — like adopting flexible work arrangements — to address the talent shortage.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 26, 2019 -
Report: Consumer packaged goods employers plan 10% wage hikes across sectors
The question is whether employers in other industries will feel compelled to match these increases to stay competitive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 25, 2019 -
ADP, Macy's and more collaborate on mental health road map
The action plan is designed for employers looking to create a culture that supports employees' emotional and mental health.
By Lisa Burden • March 25, 2019
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