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A week or more of vacation can bolster engagement, survey shows
Although workplaces feel the strain of worker shortages due to summer vacations, encouraging employees to take sufficient time off can pay off.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2018 -
More workers are willing to take promotions without raises
The practice is becoming more common within organizations and increasingly, employees are accepting it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 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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Alphabet's shareholders nix employee proposals to tie diversity goals to pay
Google, one of Alphabet's subsidiaries, remains at the center of a storm of lawsuits alleging both that it hasn't done enough and that it has gone too far.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2018 -
Flexible schedules are top priority for employees with caregiving responsibilities
Paid leave and the ability to work from home were next on workers' wish lists, according to a recent survey.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2018 -
ADP and Slack team up to provide instant messaging access to HR data
HR tech companies are teaming up to leverage each other's expertise, rather than try to duplicate it.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2018 -
People of color less likely to get requested raises than white men
Payscale says its findings are evidence that simply expecting people from underestimated backgrounds to ask for a raise will not close the wage gap.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • June 5, 2018 -
Employees want to access benefits on their own time, but HR tech falls short
Workers expect the same independence and empowerment in their work lives that technology affords them in their personal lives.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 4, 2018 -
Chick-fil-A store hopes $18 per hour wage will improve retention
The move is the latest in a long line of measures employers are taking to attract and retain workers in the tight labor market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2018 -
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Younger workers are less likely to believe they are paid fairly
When asked what their top priority would be if they became boss, 27% of Gen Zers said they would increase employee pay, the only group in the study for which this response ranked at the top.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2018 -
Walmart to help fund college degrees for associates
The retailer anticipates that more than 68,000 employees will enroll in business and supply chain management degrees through the program in the next five years.
By Corinne Ruff • May 31, 2018 -
Is the secret to wellness programs a single, intensive training?
A 2.5-day well-being intervention lifted employees' energy levels and enhanced their sense of purpose for six months after the program, researchers found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2018 -
More than 80% of workers are open to new job opportunities
Keeping new hires from leaving within 90 days has proven challenging for HR, according to Jobvite, so a continuous engagement process may be necessary.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2018 -
Summer shifts and wages are up as employers compete for talent
However, as a microcosm of the current employment situation, companies that rely on seasonal workers through H-2B visas might not be as lucky.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 29, 2018 -
Employers may soon face a workforce that's young or old — with little in between
Multi-generation workforces challenge employers to come up with benefits offerings that meet the various and distinct needs of each group.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 25, 2018 -
University of Denver to pay $2.6M to settle law professors' pay discrimination claims
The settlement demonstrates the continued push to close the pay gap throughout the nation.
By Lisa Burden • May 25, 2018 -
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Nearly half of employers struggle with 'outdated' payroll systems
In a recent survey, many employers reported using a payroll system that is 10 or more years old — potentially putting employee engagement at risk.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 25, 2018 -
Dell EMC to pay $2.9M to settle gender, race pay discrimination charges
High-profile companies — especially those in the tech sector — continue to make headlines when it comes to pay equity.
By Lisa Burden • May 24, 2018 -
The line between voluntary brokers and employee benefit brokers is fading, report says
Brokers are offering more nontraditional benefits to stay competitive, reflecting employers' need to do the same.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2018 -
Dealership settles claims that it failed to pay salespeople in weeks they didn't sell cars
A commission-based pay structure doesn't alleviate an employer’s responsibility to pay employees at least the minimum wage for all hours worked, DOL said.
By Lisa Burden • May 22, 2018 -
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Insufficient pay, limited career paths weigh heavily in the decision to job hop
Talent retention remains a significant problem for HR and projections don't suggest this will change, according to a Randstad global report.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2018 -
Employees are taking more vacation time, but they're still leaving days on the table
Want workers to use their vacation days? Create a culture that removes the guilt from taking time off.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2018 -
Employees favor comfortable work spaces with a community atmosphere
Calling office design critical, Clutch says that workers are able to concentrate better and think more positively in workspaces they find attractive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2018 -
Overtime rule pushed to 2019; new 'regular rate of pay' calculation coming
Tip pooling also made a showing in DOL's latest regulatory agenda. But the overtime rule delay, while not entirely unexpected, could spell trouble for the Trump administration's plans.
By Kate Tornone • May 10, 2018 -
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Workers are willing to sacrifice pay for better retirement benefits, but not for healthcare
Healthcare coverage tops employees' list of most important benefits, but one survey shows that employees may be wary of paying any more for healthcare than they absolutely must.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2018 -
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Aging workforce brings spike in joint disorder disability claims
Employers have turned to both wellness programs and new technology to try to reduce employee injuries and curb healthcare costs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2018
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