Comp & Benefits: Page 77
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Target boosts wages to $12 an hour
This move is part of the company's mission to get its workers to $15 by 2020 — and it highlights the pressures retailers are facing when it comes to talent.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 12, 2018 -
Report: Employers should broaden wellness programs beyond fitness and nutrition
Employers tend to set limits on what their programs cover, analysts at The Campbell Institute said, making such programs less effective than more holistic models.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 9, 2018 -
Trendline
Inside 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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McDonald's logo flip stunt for International Women's Day falls flat
The attempted statement is an example of why both external branding and internal HR practices need synergy — so employers don't risk alienating employees and customers alike.
By Peter Adams • March 9, 2018 -
Study: To see paid sick leave ROI, plans need to offer 10 days or more
Could generous paid sick leave policies that boost preventive medicine use cut healthcare costs?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 8, 2018 -
Employees want financial products, education from work
Personal financial struggles are frequently cited as a distraction from work, but employers can help.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 8, 2018 -
DOL launches wage violation self-reporting program
The pilot program allows employers to avoid fees like liquidated damages if they identify mistakes and pay workers any back wages they're due.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • March 7, 2018 -
Sluggish wage growth hasn't been equal across demographic lines
A new report from Economic Policy Institute supports the argument that wages have not kept pace with productivity and other economic metrics.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2018 -
4 workforce investments your C-suite should consider, according to Mercer
As some companies respond to the new tax law with minimum wage bumps and one-time bonuses, others are looking at more strategic uses for their savings.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2018 -
Deep Dive
To cut healthcare costs, more employers are offering second opinion services
Some are considering the benefit as a way to provide more valuable care to all employees, not just those with dire health issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2018 -
United Airlines cancels employee bonus lottery after backlash
The airline said its intent was to spice up its annual bonus strategy, but some employees took offense, saying the lottery would only reward an "elite few."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2018 -
Sponsored by One Medical
Why is the decline of independent primary care increasing your healthcare costs?
The decline of independent primary care doesn’t just create a fragmented, inefficient, and less effective experience for employees seeking care — it also drives up healthcare costs for employers.
By Jeff Dobro, MD • March 6, 2018 -
Costco named No. 1 on Indeed's list of top companies for comp and benefits
Notable offerings cited by Indeed include FedEx's wedding leave policy and Capital One's adoption and surrogacy reimbursements.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2018 -
#MeToo, #TimesUp movements may spur pay transparency
Many employers are now working to ensure pay parity, and improved transparency may be a key component of that effort.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2018 -
All things equal, women still earn only 92 cents on the dollar
The wage gap has narrowed drastically in recent decades, partly due to women attending and graduating college in greater numbers and increasingly pursuing high-paying careers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • March 2, 2018 -
Companies that innovate to lower health costs save more than $2K per employee a year
Willis Towers Watson says "best-performing" firms achieve reduced costs by promoting plan design innovations and a culture of well-being, among other strategies.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2018 -
Deep Dive
DOL opinion letters: Flawed, but the best option available?
Employers can once again directly ask the federal government wage and hour questions and — hopefully — get a response.
By Kate Tornone • March 1, 2018 -
20 states suing to invalidate ACA
The Republican attorneys general are arguing that with the individual mandate penalty zeroed out, the law can't be enforced and is unconstitutional.
By Shannon Muchmore • March 1, 2018 -
Tech firm diversity survey marked by conflicting results
A majority of those in the tech industry say they've worked in a diverse department — yet 45% also agree that the industry remains overwhelmingly white and male.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2018 -
Two-thirds of millennials have saved absolutely nothing for retirement
Even among those millennials who do have access to an employer-sponsored plan, just over one-third participate in those plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Apple to launch primary care clinics for employees, CNBC reports
Onsite clinics are increasingly finding ground among employers seeking to radically change their benefits engagement, though their expense should be noted.
By Shannon Muchmore • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Tesla to launch workplace charging station partnership program
The stations are free to install, but will only be compatible with Tesla automobiles.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2018 -
JPMorgan Chase moves to close pay gaps after shareholder pressure
The financial firm is the sixth this year to agree to act at the request of activist investment group Arjuna Capital.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Alaska bans subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
The state joins Maryland and New Hampshire in ending the decades-old practice.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2018 -
More employers are offering auto-enrollment 401k plans to encourage saving
Employers' enhancements to 401k plans must include better ways to communicate the benefit to employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Prevention — and intervention — are key to fighting drug addiction at work
Opioids have put drug addiction at work back under the spotlight, and employers can't afford to stand idly by.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2018