A majority of employees prefer working in the office — but remote work remains attractive

The ability to choose where and how to work might be the best option for most workers, even if that means they opt for the office.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2018

Court awards 5 years' front pay to worker denied a disability accommodation and then fired

Because the employee had criminal and medical records that interfered with his ability to find a job elsewhere, the award was appropriate, a federal district court said.

By Lisa Burden • May 8, 2018

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.

By HR Dive staff

Researchers: Workers without flexible options are less happy, more likely to leave

Calls for flexible work among job seekers are growing to the point that such options may soon be a "default" feature of employment, rather than a cool perk.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 7, 2018

Workplace by Facebook partners with ADP and Paychex

The next big HR tech trend may be in these human capital management partnerships and integrations, especially as HR practitioners struggle to independently vet tech solutions.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 4, 2018

Nearly 90% of companies pay employees to participate in wellness programs

Originally focused on issues like weight loss and smoking, today's well-being programs are tackling stress management, social connectedness and more.

By Meg Bryant • May 4, 2018

Estee Lauder announces 20 weeks paid leave for all parents after gender discrimination suit

Paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work policies for new parents of all stripes are part of the push by employers to keep workers around longer. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 4, 2018

78% of workers with student loan debt want their employer to offer a repayment benefit

Statistically, little else stresses employees more than debt, but student loan repayment generally isn't HR's top benefits priority.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 3, 2018

Can you require employees taking FMLA leave to follow your call-in procedures?

Employers need to strike a careful balance between employee rights and the need to maintain staffing levels and deter leave abuse.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 3, 2018

To fix a 'broken' healthcare system, employers need to be proactive

Employers have options, experts at World Health Care Congress 2018 said, but they have to start now to truly help employees.

By Ryan Golden • May 2, 2018

Few employees say they have a 'great job,' new Gallup report shows

Those with a great job were allowed to do what they do best, had the tools to perform their jobs effectively and had a job with a strong mission and purpose.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 1, 2018

A major barrier to solving the opioid crisis: No one knows how to dispose of them

Employers bear much of the fallout from opioid addiction, and may have to engage directly with providers and insurers to help and protect employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 30, 2018

Career development to top total rewards in coming years

Technology will drive the "future of work" and employees primed to compete will be richly rewarded through variable pay, says a WorldatWork study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 27, 2018

DOL uses FLSA's 'hot goods' provision to block clothing shipment

The clothing, which was headed for retailer Charlotte Russe, was produced by underpaid workers, the agency said, rendering it "hot."

By Lisa Burden • April 27, 2018

A Silicon Valley company is offering contract workers full benefits

SurveyMonkey offers contract employees at its HQ health coverage on top of time off and other perks, CNBC reports, and may soon expand the program to other locations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2018

More than a third of hourly workers struggle to make ends meet

In a new Snag study, these workers report that they're underemployed, meaning they're employed hourly or rely on gig work as their primary source of income, but still need more hours to make ends meet.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2018

NJ gov signs pay equity bill allowing 6 years of back wages, triple damages

The state's legislature passed a paid sick leave bill that now awaits the governor's signature as well, and a proposed salary history ban has gained some traction.

By Lisa Burden • April 25, 2018

Lowe's policy forbidding workers from discussing pay is unlawful, NLRB judge says

When it comes to pay discussions, NLRA compliance may be more important now than ever.

By Lisa Burden and Kate Tornone • April 25, 2018

Restaurant association finds that most people favor a minimum wage increase

Leaked poll results show that messaging from the National Restaurant Association, which lobbies against a minimum wage increase, isn't resonating with Americans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2018

Report: Thousands of Amazon warehouse employees depend on SNAP benefits

Many U.S. retail industry chains controversially depend on low-wage workers who may qualify for government assistance programs like SNAP, even as a host of retailers have raised wages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2018

Employers nationwide should look to NYC for salary history ban guidance

State and local governments continue to enact laws prohibiting employers from asking about candidates’ pay history, but it's not exactly clear when the bans apply. One guidance, however, has some tips.

By Kate Tornone • April 24, 2018

Financial education can be tailored for men's and women's experiences

According to a new Merrill Lynch study, 70% of women believe men's life journeys differ from their own.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2018

Mastercard's secret to voluntary benefits engagement? 'Grassroots buzz'

When it comes to boosting employees' voluntary benefits use, word of mouth is critical, a Mastercard senior vice president told employers at a National Business Group on Health conference.

By Kate Tornone • April 23, 2018

How employers can better negotiate with their healthcare partners

It all comes down to having access to the latest medical research — and one industry group wants to make that possible.

By Kathryn Moody • April 23, 2018

If employers don't offer the right digital health options, employees will find them elsewhere

Employers are still offering benefits that don't line up with workers' top picks, a new Castlight Health survey found.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2018

Surgeon General asks employers to 'fight the killer that's in your medicine cabinet'

Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, U.S. Surgeon General, challenged employers to take a stand in fighting the opioid epidemic affecting workers and their communities.

By Ryan Golden • April 20, 2018