Comp & Benefits
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CFPB slammed with earned wage access commentary
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked for public feedback on its earned wage access rule proposal and it got an earful.
By Lynne Marek • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Aldi plans to raise pay, hire more than 13K new employees
The fast-growing discount grocer will raise its national average hourly pay for associates with starting wages for store and warehouse roles being raised to $18 and $23 per hour, respectively.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
fizkes via Getty ImagesTrendlineA deep dive into pay equity
How can HR address pay equity with all stakeholders in mind?
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Middle class workers fear outliving their retirement savings, report finds
Those surveyed said they faced competing financial priorities, including paying off debt and covering basic living expenses.
By Ginger Christ • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Sponsored by Commute with Enterprise
From pain to perk: How to change the conversation on commuting to the workplace
Mike Mangan, VP of Commute with Enterprise, discusses how to influence the conversation on commuting.
By Mike Mangan, Vice President of Commute with Enterprise • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Stressed US parents need help from their employers, surgeon general says
Dr. Vivek Murthy published an advisory Wednesday calling on organizations to offer paid leave, managerial training and mental healthcare access.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 29, 2024 -
3 in 5 US workers report living paycheck to paycheck, survey finds
Similarly, 78% of employers said their workers are financially stressed, the report found.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Fertility benefits are on the rise: report
Stakeholders have long emphasized the positive impact of such benefits on recruiting and retention.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 27, 2024 -
5th Circuit tosses DOL’s tip credit final rule
The department’s “80/20” guidance for dual job workers is inconsistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act, the court held.
By Ryan Golden , Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 26, 2024 -
Quiet vacations are making a splash — and may signal work-life imbalance
“The biggest problem for employers … is that their most engaged employees are more likely to work on vacation,” one expert said.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 26, 2024 -
Sponsored by Calibrate
Beyond diet and exercise: How effective weight loss management helps save on healthcare costs
Effective weight management is more than just medication. Learn how a comprehensive weight management solution can benefit your employees and your bottom line.
Aug. 26, 2024 -
ERISA turns 50 soon. Experts say its evolution isn’t over yet.
Originally aimed at securing private pension plans, the 1974 law has expanded to encompass other retirement plans as well as healthcare benefits.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 26, 2024 -
EWA providers crusade against CFPB rule proposal
Earned wage access providers that backed state laws friendly to the industry are preparing for a fight over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s plan to treat such payments like loans.
By Lynne Marek • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Weight loss drugs fuel large employers’ healthcare cost concerns for 2025, survey finds
More than half of employers in the Business Group on Health’s annual survey said GLP-1 drugs were impacting costs to a “very great” or “great” extent.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2024 -
44% of single parents miss out on job interviews because of scheduling conflicts, survey finds
Anticipated problems with scheduling have led nearly two-thirds of single parents to question if they should apply for jobs, a recent survey found.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Column // Happy Hour
Do you pay employees for serving jury duty?
Federal law doesn’t require that employers provide paid time to workers who are summoned to serve.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 21, 2024 -
IRS details requirements for matching employee student loan payments
The new guidelines affect plan years that begin after Dec. 31.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Sponsored by AON
Helping employers navigate the rise in high-cost medical claims
A rapid rise in medical plan costs is being driven in part by high-cost claimants — a high-risk group that disproportionately accounts for a large amount of healthcare costs. Discover how predictive analytics and other strategies can help address this issue.
By Meghan Rausch, Vice President and Health Actuary, Health Solutions, Aon and Dr. Charles Smith, Chief Medical Officer, Aon • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Benefit plan participants report mixed feelings on financial security
A gender gap remains when it comes to feelings of financial wellness, according to Bank of America, with men reporting higher rates of stability.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Commuter benefits may assist RTO goals, report finds
Notably, more than one-third of HR professionals surveyed by transit benefit vendor Jawnt said that commuter benefits helped encourage employees to return to the office.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 14, 2024 -
US women aren’t projected to reach full pay equity until 2048
Even for better-paid female managers, it’ll take about 15 years to close the pay gap, a new analysis shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Half of workers have considered or taken a quiet vacation, Monster finds
The trend — and responses to surveys relating to it — provides some revealing insights into worker feelings regarding PTO and their workload.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Q&A
Employers react to CFPB’s new stance on earned wage access
Employers are responding quickly to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rule noting earned wage access services may constitute lending, says a Chime executive.
By Lynne Marek • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Job seekers increasingly want ‘core hours’ with time flexibility, survey says
From the employer side, the number of jobs offering “a little flexibility” more than tripled between June 2024 and the same time last year, Flexa’s data showed.
By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Sponsored by Aon
[Podcast] The Stretch: Workforce health and benefits – expanded
This podcast series seeks to highlight innovative thinking when it comes to health and benefits.
By HR Dive's studioID • Updated Aug. 23, 2024 -
Sponsored by OverDrive
L&D is having a moment: 5 ways to follow the trend without breaking the bank
For HR leaders with limited budgets, there are plenty of ways to embrace the L&D trend without breaking the bank.
Aug. 12, 2024