Comp & Benefits: Page 95
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Nearly half of workers in CareerBuilder poll blame excess weight on their sedentary jobs
25% of workers polled have access to wellness programs, but 63% don’t use them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 2017 -
Facebook COO Sandberg's personal loss led to extended bereavement policy
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's decision to extend Facebook's bereavement policy has since encouraged other tech firms to do the same.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 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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New York is first US city to give gig workers legal protections
Less than a week after the city's Uber drivers formed a union, NYC signals another big step toward pro-labor policy for gig workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2017 -
75% of employees in a survey are very happy working for a small business
Employees at smaller businesses were more likely to feel like their contributions mattered to the company, but benefits remained a sticking point.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017 -
Transgender library worker wins settlement over denied surgery
The library's insurer, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, originally refused to cover the cost of surgery.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017 -
Telecommuters may be losing out on promotions
Research suggests remote workers' career advancement may suffer due to lower visibility and unfavorable perceptions about what makes a good manager.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017 -
27% of workers change jobs each year with 'me-focused' mindset
Employees want immediate advancement and will accept less money for greater opportunities, one study shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017 -
New York City signs equal pay law to help close gender pay gap
The city's pay equity law has so far survived despite struggles faced by similar laws in other localities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017 -
2017 college grads see entry-level salaries at an all-time high — for some professions
STEM majors will be the nation’s top earners for a second consecutive year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017 -
ADP study finds 28% gap in variable pay between men and women
The ADP Research Institute studied 11,000 employees during a six-year period and saw discrepancies between men and women's annual bonuses.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 12, 2017 -
Opinion
Taking the grief out of wage garnishments
An expert at ADP offers four tips to conquer common garnishment challenges.
By Julie Farraj • May 11, 2017 -
Healthcare costs projected to rise 7.8% globally in 2017, WTW finds
Healthcare cost increases are predicted to grow in most regions, but insurers in both the U.S. and Latin America predict smaller increases in 2017 than 2016.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2017 -
Uber will test workers' comp-esque insurance coverage for South Carolina drivers
Passengers in the state will subsidize up to $1 million in insurance coverage for on-the-job injuries with a five cent price increase.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2017 -
Employee vs. contractor case challenges IRS double-tax collection
The case of a small Native American tribe and its "contractors" adds a wrinkle to the employee classification debate.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Rating the first 100 days on the job isn't just for presidents
The first 100 days on any job is a good time for new hires to reflect on their achievements and challenges going forward.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017 -
Study: HR departments are slow to use tech for functions beyond payroll
Only a quarter of employers use technology for benefits, education and communication.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017 -
Fed chair: Family-friendly work policies are good for the economy
Janet Yellen, the first female chair of the Fed, cited one study showing that increasing women's rate of workforce participation could raise the GDP by 5%.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2017 -
DOL currently investigating 3M's pension plan, company reveals
The exact nature of the probe is unclear. A limited partnership involving 3M's investment operations was the subject of a criminal investigation in 2009.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Your employee's 'additional duties' may be illegal under the Equal Pay Act
Employers need to verify the legitimacy of additional duties used to justify differences in pay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2017 -
Study: 22% of workers underreport hours, creating resentment, and burnout
Nearly half of employers don't even know that employees are underreporting their hours.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2017 -
GOP lawmaker says FLSA rules need gig worker update
Virginia Foxx (R-NC), a House committee chair, said current job categories are "obsolete."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2017 -
PwC study shows millennials are less stressed financially than last year
But with maturity comes new challenges — many of which are reminiscent of the problems facing GenXers already.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 5, 2017 -
The confidence gap: Women feel underpaid due to self-reported inexperience
Paysa noted that the largest pay gap for men and women focused on executive pay. Women believed they earned much less than men in executive positions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 5, 2017 -
House passes the AHCA: Rapid reaction from business, employer advocates
Top business advocates mainly approve of the bill, though some have called it "imperfect." Little would change on the employer side under this version.
By Ryan Golden • May 5, 2017 -
Study: 41% of CHROs say business savvy is biggest HR knowledge gap
HR professionals must understand the business they're a part of and turn strategy into action.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 5, 2017