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

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?

By HR Dive staff

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

HR tech trends focus on employee experience, performance

HR has been somewhat slow to take up new technology. A lack of resources has held it back from a quick modernization.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2019

Proposed overtime rule finalized; comment period ends May 21

If HR pros want to ask for any changes — an extended implementation period, for example — this is the time to do it, experts said.

By Ryan Golden • March 22, 2019

Former WHD administrator lays out 'worst-case scenario' for overtime rule

Despite DOL's new proposal, the Obama-era rule isn't dead yet — and retroactivity remains a possibility.

By Ryan Golden • March 21, 2019

EEO-1 portal opens without pay data questions, but HR isn't out of the woods

The EEOC could still add the reporting requirements; a judge asked the commission and OMB to decide by April 3.

By Ryan Golden • March 20, 2019

North Face, Wrangler among brands introducing 8 weeks paid parental leave for hourly workers

Employees who work at least 30 hours a week will be eligible for the benefit after one year of employment, VF Corporation said.

By Lisa Burden • March 20, 2019

Employee volunteer time isn't compensable, DOL says

In a March 14 opinion letter, the agency also approved an employer's bonus to certain participating employees.

By Ryan Golden • March 18, 2019

Report: Women are assaulted on the job at more than twice the rate of men

Women disproportionately face other work-related injuries and illnesses, too, such as accidental injuries caused by another person.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2019

3 things for HR to do before new overtime rules drop

Nothing's final yet, but employers shouldn't play the waiting game, experts told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 14, 2019

Gen Z expects coaching from bosses, early promotions

Though some expect a six-figure salary at the peak of their career, few Gen Zers believe they'll be able to pay off student loans, a survey found.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 13, 2019

Study: US ranks 15th of best 16 countries for working women

HR can remove barriers to women's advancement and overall well-being in the workplace by stepping up hiring efforts and making workplaces more inclusive.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 11, 2019

HR has a role to play in the fight against opioid addiction

Employers have been unknowingly contributing to the nation's opioid crisis by paying too much for poor benefits. Now is the time to act, writes Dave Chase, co-founder of Health Rosetta.

By Dave Chase • March 8, 2019

Report: Amazon moms push for backup day care benefits

The group plans to meet with senior managers to discuss the issue and encourage Amazon's HR team to collect data about day care challenges, Bloomberg reported.

By Ryan Golden • March 8, 2019

Amazon-JPM-Berkshire Hathaway troika has a name: Haven

Few concrete details emerged from the branding bid, but Haven's website and a letter from CEO Atul Gawande set lofty guiding principles for the venture.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 8, 2019

DOL proposes $35K overtime rule threshold

The long-awaited proposal does not include automatic adjustments — an option previously under consideration.

By Ryan Golden • Updated March 8, 2019

EEO-1 pay data collection requirements back in effect

It's unlikely that EEOC could stop the pay data reporting requirements for this reporting cycle, which closes May 31, even if it wanted to, one expert said.

By Kate Tornone • March 5, 2019

Tech workers to DoorDash: We won't work for you until your drivers earn more

Employee protest may put real pressure on employers to make sure workers are justly compensated and treated well.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2019

Most workers feel disempowered to speak out against gender discrimination

Half of respondents to the Randstad US survey did not take action after witnessing the harassment of a colleague.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2019

Travelers announces 401(k) match for student loan payments

The move comes after an IRS letter approving a similar benefit was made public last year.

By Lisa Burden • March 4, 2019

Should HR consider a 4-day workweek?

Proponents see the benefit as a panacea for workplace ills and, by extension, for many of HR's consistent challenges.

By Morgan Fecto • March 1, 2019

Report: New FLSA overtime rule threshold will be $35K

A former DOL economist told HR Dive that a $35,000 threshold would leave out more than half of the workers who would've received new or strengthened overtime protections under the Obama-era proposal.

By Ryan Golden • Updated March 1, 2019

Wage gaps persist — and are getting worse — going into 2019

As a new report from the Economic Policy Institute shows, the reality that underpins these gaps is often more complex than first seen.

By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 27, 2019

The perks and pitfalls of unlimited PTO

While there's plenty to like about unlimited vacation policies, some employees say the benefit leaves them anxious about their employers' expectations.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 27, 2019