Why more employers are treating their workers like customers

Better HR tech is pushing the envelope for talent practitioners, allowing personalization and self-service.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019

Lack of money, meaning fuels turnover, PayScale says

A bigger paycheck was the top reason to quit for 25% of respondents, but 27% said they accepted a new job for the chance to do more meaningful work. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019

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Top trends in total rewards

Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

By HR Dive staff

Appeals court OKs prorated bonus for worker on FMLA leave

DOL regs say employees generally aren't entitled to bonuses for "hours worked, products sold or perfect attendance" if the goal was missed.

By Lisa Burden • May 13, 2019

Most employers working toward pay equity, survey finds

Pay equity transparency is still limited at most organizations, however, with 52% of surveyed employers only sharing their analyses with affected workers. 

By Jennifer Carsen • May 13, 2019

Workers' summer wishes? Flexible work and leaving early on Fridays

Employers considering such arrangements as recruiting and retention tools may find summer the perfect time for a pilot program.

By Morgan Fecto , Lisa Burden • May 10, 2019

Fears of misuse may diminish support for federal paid parental leave

More than a third of respondents to a conservative think tank's study cited higher taxes as a potential drawback of such a policy.

By Katie Clarey • May 10, 2019

New parents may need more communication with HR

A report from Unum highlights the importance of an open dialogue and return-to-work plans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2019

Almost half of US workplaces offer health, wellness programs

Small employers without wellness programs might consider integrating health promotion into their safety initiatives, one researcher suggested.

By Lisa Burden • May 8, 2019

Tesla debuts employee loans amid complaints of unpredictable schedules

Current and former Tesla employees told CNBC they welcome an additional benefit but see employee loans as a temporary solution.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 7, 2019

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

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