Comp & Benefits: Page 93
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A majority of employees would exercise at work if their employer had a gym
People ages 18 to 29 (42.3%) would like in-office exercising more than any other age group, pointing to millennial and Gen Z interest in wellness programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 23, 2017 -
Telecommuting grew by 115% in 10-year span, another study says
Although most employees would likely benefit from the flexibility telecommuting offers, higher-paid workers appear to receive the benefit more often.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 23, 2017 -
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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Unemployment for workers with a disability remains at 10.5%
According to BLS data, unemployment rates in 2016 were higher for persons with a disability than general unemployment stats show. HR departments have work to do to attract more diverse candidates and create a more inclusive workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
US and Canadian workers view vacation very differently, survey shows
While on vacation 68% of Canadian workers say they won't work, but 23% of U.S. employees say they will work for 30 minutes a day and nearly half monitor emails.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
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Valuable benefits help retain the right employees
Retention is a fast-growing concern among American businesses, with 46% of companies now listing it as a top priority.
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Study: 63% of employees say they would turn down jobs without PTO
Generous PTO policies may be an overlooked recruiting tool for employers, despite employees not using all the time they are offered.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2017 -
HSA changes in GOP health plan could mean incentives for employers
As more employers offer them, the government seems to want to improve access in turn.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2017 -
Father sues JPMorgan for being denied primary caregiver status for parental leave
The terms "primary and secondary caregivers" are supposed to be gender neutral. But are they enacted as such in practice?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2017 -
Employers say they'd keep popular ACA benefits if law is repealed
A change in benefits is often perceived by employees as a loss. To avoid that outcome, employers may keep to the status quo.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2017 -
Up to 30% of vacationers stay connected to the office, and that's a problem
Notably, 43% of American workers said they don’t take a vacation because they can’t afford it, meaning burnout is a real risk.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017 -
Prudential: Women's 401k account savings are one-third lower than men's
Women trail men in retirement savings partly due to expectations they will be default caregivers, forcing them to leave the workforce.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017 -
A growing number of gig workers now earn six-figure incomes
But full-time jobs plummeted to the tune of 700,000 workers, according to a new MBO Partners study.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017 -
Mastercard extends its bereavement leave to 20 days
Inspired by Facebook's extension, the credit card company made changes to fit its global employee base.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2017 -
Transgender employee fired for company critique on social media
The EEOC sued the company for firing a transgender worker who posted a negative Glassdoor review.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017 -
Truck driver charges United Van Lines with employee misclassification
An employee claimed the company required drivers to pay for fuel, repairs, lease payments and other expenses while paying them less than the minimum wage.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017 -
Billion-dollar startup shuts down offices and makes all workers remote
Only 30 of the company's 550 employees live in the San Francisco area, with the remainder working remotely across 50 countries.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017 -
Report: Trump paid leave proposal unlikely to pass as is
As always, the question of who pays still divides lawmakers (and businesses). A joint Brookings Institute/AEI report now puts forth its own bipartisan version.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017 -
Gartner: 40% of employers to offer 'Summer Fridays' this season
Workers get more fun in the sun this year. The 2017 study showed a 20% increase over the percentage of employers that offered Summer Fridays in 2015.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017 -
Study: 10 years after an injury, workers receive 88% of earnings and income benefits
A new WCRI study sheds light on how to evaluate the adequacy of workers' comp programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Liza Casabona • June 9, 2017 -
Chipotle workers sue over company's interpretation of FLSA overtime ruling
The case raises a potential wrinkle in a federal judge's injunction of wage threshold rule changes last year.
By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2017 -
Worker confidence rises for five consecutive quarters
More employees are feeling confident about pay raises and promotions, but trust in leadership has slipped somewhat.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 9, 2017 -
Employee recognition programs are largely considered a 'workforce investment'
WorldatWork defines recognition as a "spontaneous gesture of thanks" or a structured recognition program that acknowledges employees reaching their goals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017 -
Memphis is first U.S. city to offer college debt reduction plan to workers
The plan, announced Thursday, will give city employees a $50 per month contribution towards principal repayment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017 -
Alight, formerly part of Aon Hewitt, seeks to expand its cloud services portfolio
The newly re-launched Alight emerges after being purchased by Blackstone Group LP for $4.8 billion in February.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017 -
Just two payroll errors can cause 49% of employees to start job hunting
Paycheck problems affect 82 million U.S. workers, or 54% of the American workforce.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017