‘Daunting’ healthcare costs exceed employer projections and could hit employees, analysts say

“Passing cost increases is a Band-Aid approach,” Business Group on Health President and CEO Ellen Kelsay said. “It does not fix the long-term cost dynamic.”

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 21, 2025

Employers face operational risks as executive talent gap widens, report shows

To fight it, employers are recalibrating their approach to executive compensation and benefits strategies, consulting firm NFP said.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 21, 2025

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?

By HR Dive staff

Walmart expands 10% grocery discount for its workers

The retailer said the extension of its holiday food discount to year-round stemmed from employee feedback for simpler and more accessible perks.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 15, 2025

Why CFOs must stop treating compensation as a cost

Today’s economic uncertainty presents an opportunity for CFOs to get ahead of competitors struggling with the whiplash of boom-and-bust pay tactics, Payscale’s Philip Watson writes.

By Philip Watson • Aug. 14, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Employees use banned AI tools to speed up their work

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of CEOs who expect to reduce the size of their workforce in the next 12 months.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 14, 2025

Employers let workers trade in PTO for cash, student loan payments

Employers have a “balancing act” of providing flexibility but also making sure employees are actually taking time off, an expert at Goldman Sachs Ayco told HR Dive.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 14, 2025

Cultural shift on pay transparency driving employer adoption, WTW says

Most employers plan to communicate or are in the process of communicating pay ranges, the firm’s survey found. But far fewer disclose details such as how pay is determined.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 11, 2025

Workers are stressed about finances — and they say it’s affecting their productivity

As workers turn to employers for support, benefits programs can help employees protect their finances, The Hartford found.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 11, 2025

Trump order aims to open 401(k)s to private equity, cryptocurrency

The move is the latest from the president intended to promote a U.S. embrace of cryptocurrency, but some experts are urging caution.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 7, 2025

Wage growth flat for 2026 amid economic jitters, employers tell Payscale

Pay increases and inflation have both leveled off, but HR should prepare for heightened scrutiny around pay, one analyst said.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 7, 2025

Preparing employees for retirement means painting a realistic picture, experts say

Employers must help workers understand what their financial situation will look like post-employment, an official at the National Institute on Retirement Security told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 7, 2025

7 stories on how employers are responding to rising benefits costs

More than half of large employers plan to shift costs to employees, a recent report found.

By Ginger Christ • July 31, 2025

Workers want personalized benefits, but companies are struggling to keep up

Only 14% of multinational companies have frameworks in place to support personalization, an Aon study found.

By Caroline Colvin • July 30, 2025

Honda worker’s Kronos outage-related timekeeping lawsuit survives

The plaintiff disputed the promptness of the company’s reconciliation payments following resolution of the 2021 incident.

By Ryan Golden • July 28, 2025

US wage growth outpaces inflation, especially in certain sectors, report finds

HR teams may need to consider this gap to remain competitive in talent acquisition and retention.

By Carolyn Crist • July 25, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: The last time the federal minimum wage was raised

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of workers who hide when they take mental health days.

By Ginger Christ • July 24, 2025

How Olipop is sweetening the PTO deal for employees

In encouraging all staff to take a week off this summer, Olipop is sending the message “that our unlimited PTO is not just for show,” CEO Ben Goodwin said.

By Caroline Colvin • July 24, 2025

With the hidden costs of sick days, workers say they lie about taking time off

A culture of secrecy around mental health at work can lead workers to exaggerate physical symptoms to justify taking time off, a recent report found.

By Carolyn Crist • July 24, 2025

Mercer: Half of large employers plan to shift health plan costs onto employees

Employers are looking for ways to manage costs, cover popular weight loss drugs and offer well-being and mental health options.

By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2025

What to know about the minimum wage

The federal minimum wage — $7.25 — was last increased 16 years ago.

By Ginger Christ • July 22, 2025

5 stories on the state of PTO and vacation benefits

The prospect of taking time off can be a fraught one, despite the potential benefits for both employees and employers.

By Ryan Golden • July 18, 2025

Majority of workers feel uneasy taking time off, survey shows

Employees worry about work piling up, missing out on opportunities and being perceived as less committed.

By Carolyn Crist • July 18, 2025

AI-based salary research fuels inflated expectations, Payscale finds

Nearly half of employers noted an increase in turnover tied to salary conflicts in the past year, Payscale found. 

By Ginger Christ • July 17, 2025

Most employers worldwide feel unprepared for pay transparency laws

The vast majority of companies remain focused on compliance rather than using pay transparency as a strategic priority, a survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • July 15, 2025

Employers report unchanged salary budgets, with increases flat at 3.5%

“Organizations are being more deliberate about how they allocate pay, where they focus investment and what outcomes they expect to drive,” a WTW director said.

By Carolyn Crist • July 14, 2025