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Column // Other duties as assignedWant women in leadership? Give dads paid leave
It's a diversity issue, says HR Dive’s senior editor, Kate Tornone. If you want women in leadership and want to eliminate your gender pay gap, it needs to be OK for your male employees to take time off.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 17, 2018 -
Competitive pay and a respectful boss top older workers' wish lists
In a recent AARP study, respondents also said they want jobs that allow them to use their skills and talents.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2018 -
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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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Employers project only slight pay increases for 2019
But these same increases, cited in a recent Willis Towers Watson survey, must be put into the context of longer-term wage stagnation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2018 -
Study: Blurred lines between work and home harm workers and their families
Technology makes it easy to ignore the natural barriers between work and home, but employers need to step in when employees' health and well-being are jeopardized.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 15, 2018 -
How one employer solved a leave problem the size of Texas
Frisco Independent School District is the largest employer in one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. And until five years ago, it was tracking leave on a spreadsheet.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Paid family leave ranks as favorite work benefit
Various state and local paid leave policies might confuse employers but employees are increasingly calling for it, a new poll by Unum reveals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2018 -
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Study: Employees' biggest struggles tied to work and finances
Because financial worry can reduce employees' productivity, employers that offer financial wellness programs might benefit as much as workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2018 -
HR pressured by job market to invest in wellness benefits
For wellness programs to be worth the investment, employers and workers must agree on the value and effectiveness of those programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 13, 2018 -
CBA was no excuse for UPS docking pay of drivers with disabilities, court says
The policy applied to those medically unable to drive, while employees unable to drive for other reasons, including DUI convictions, received full pay.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 10, 2018 -
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WorldatWork: Women and men disagree on what's fair in pay and rewards
As employers focus on closing pay gaps, they must remember that employee perceptions about fairness can vary.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2018 -
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'The time is now': Why and how to start a pay audit today
Employers should seriously consider conducting a pay audit — and soon, experts suggested at the National Employment Law Institute’s 42nd annual Employment Law Update.
By Kate Tornone , Katie Clarey • Aug. 9, 2018 -
Frustrated with healthcare costs, large employers embrace 'activist' role
Nearly half of respondents to a National Business Group on Health survey indicated they're taking a more active role in changing healthcare delivery.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 8, 2018 -
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How to better accommodate mental illness in the workplace
HR must "be willing to be wrong" and reach out to employees who seem to be struggling to better protect both workers and the bottom line, according to experts at DMEC's 2018 annual conference.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 8, 2018 -
Employees who achieve work-life balance are more loyal, productive
A recent survey shows, however, that most business leaders believe workers should be responsible for creating that balance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2018 -
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Spending on specialty medicine rose to 36% of all drug costs
As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, employers may need to enlist multiple solutions in order to save money.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Apple's onsite health and wellness services put patient experience first
Employers are scrapping traditional healthcare models as they search for high-quality, low-cost and patient-centered ways to meet employees' needs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Paid leave: How do the new proposals stack up?
Employers and their advocates say businesses are generally open to paid leave, but can't cope with a patchwork of requirements. Stakeholders are searching for a middle ground.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Just 10% of employers think workers understand their health plans
Employers have the technological tools to educate employees about their healthcare options.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 6, 2018 -
11th Cir. revives suit alleging Alabama's minimum wage pre-emption is discriminatory
The court noted that the measure sped through the legislature, received no votes from black legislators and was signed just hours after landing on the governor's desk.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 6, 2018 -
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Employers, workers at odds over financial wellness goals
While employers focus on budgeting and other short-term financial goals, employees want long-term strategies to improve their financial health, a Bank of America Merrill Lynch survey found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 3, 2018 -
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Study: Black women make 21% less than white women, but few realize it
If the majority of black women say they face discrimination at work, the message to employers is clear: they may face it in your workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 3, 2018 -
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The case for extending the 3-day bereavement leave
A workplace that promotes a compassion-focused culture may see boosts in engagement, performance and retention, according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 2, 2018 -
Workspaces designed to suit flexible schedules top employees' lists
Office design advancing productivity, performance and collaboration is crucial, whether it's mostly open spaces or private work areas.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 2, 2018 -
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Lyft, Patagonia join initiative to give workers time off to vote
Work or school scheduling conflicts are the top reasons cited for not voting in U.S. elections, according to Vote.org.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2018 -
Disney's unionized workers win wage hike to $15 an hour
Workplaces — with and without unions — will likely face compliance challenges as more minimum-wage increases emerge from cities and states across the nation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2018
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