Comp & Benefits

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    Majority of workers say they’ll reach retirement without enough savings

    Across generations, workers expressed concerns about paying off debt, saving for a major life event, building emergency savings and saving for retirement, a report found.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 23, 2025
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    Misperceptions around fair pay can increase top talent turnover, report finds

    “While more employees are covered by pay transparency laws than ever before, compliance alone is not enough,” said Payscale’s chief compensation strategist.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 23, 2025
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    Top trends in total rewards

    Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

    By HR Dive staff
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    [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 Nov. 25, 2024
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    SCOTUS upholds dismissal of retired firefighter’s ADA bias claim

    Retirees who neither hold nor desire a given job at the time that they suffer discrimination don’t qualify for the law’s protections, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.

    By • June 20, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: Nearly 2 in 3 workers plan to seek a second job

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of employees who say their boss understands what they bring to the table.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    Facing economic anxiety, 64% of workers say they plan to get a second job or start a side hustle

    “It’s not surprising to see Americans looking for ways to create some breathing room in their budgets,” said the CEO of the American Staffing Association.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 18, 2025
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    Job satisfaction reaches record high — but not for younger workers, survey finds

    Only those under 25 reported a decline in satisfaction, suggesting a need for more personalized early-career engagement strategies, a researcher from The Conference Board said.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 17, 2025
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    Most US employers plan to shift their benefit strategy in coming years, survey shows

    Companies are making changes as a strategic tool to reduce costs and drive engagement, retention and purpose, WTW said.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 16, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: A third of workplace injuries happen to first-year employees

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many weeks a major bank is letting employees work remotely.

    By • June 12, 2025
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    CFOs rethink defined benefit plans amid changing needs

    With fluctuating interest rates and ongoing inflationary pressures, many CFOs are redefining the role of these pension plans, Mercer says.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 12, 2025
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    Workplace injuries are declining, but costs are climbing, Travelers report finds

    Increasing retirement ages, ongoing turnover and longer injury recovery times have contributed to the cost increases, an executive for the firm said.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 12, 2025
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    Ex-Costco worker who took leave to care for wife with cancer may proceed with disability bias claim

    The case involved a tangled web between the requirements of the FMLA and state laws, as well as the company’s own leave policies.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Garten Trucking’s union wage comment was improper, US appeals court says

    An internal message to workers was rough but acceptable — except for a final line about raises, the three-judge panel found.

    By David Taube • June 11, 2025
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    Blood donation now among the reasons Oregon workers can use sick leave

    The state also allows workers to donate paid sick leave to other employees.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Citi offers hybrid employees 2 weeks of remote work in August

    The perk stands in contrast to tightening in-office requirements at JPMorgan Chase, BNY, Royal Bank of Canada and, most recently, Scotiabank.

    By Dan Ennis • June 10, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: Workers push back on AI

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of workers who are skeptical that the “skills gap” is a reflection of their abilities.

    By • June 5, 2025
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    Climate change will cost your healthcare plan. Analysts want to know how much.

    Extreme weather, rising temperatures and increased air pollution all threaten employee health — but executives and finance teams may not be paying attention.

    By • June 5, 2025
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    Employee mental health is deeply intertwined with job conditions, survey finds

    Leaders can provide help through better communication and supportive measures for worker needs, a May 2025 report by Inmar Intelligence suggests.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 5, 2025
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    Identity of HR 2025: A complex tangle of challenges

    Hiring remains a challenge, but popular remote work opportunities are drying up and employers are deprioritizing upskilling.

    By • June 3, 2025
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    Half of moms in the ‘sandwich generation’ say they’ve left jobs due to caregiving roles

    Many moms responding to a recent survey reported feeling trapped in their jobs due to a lack of qualifications or time to upskill.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2025
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    Employees are increasingly working while on vacation, report shows

    Employers can help workers achieve better work-life balance by creating team coverage plans for vacation days and having managers lead by example.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 2, 2025
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    Identity of HR 2025

    Once a branding strategy, pay transparency is here to stay

    Even though the verbiage might change, the necessity of pay transparency isn't going away, a vice president at Salary.com said.

    By • May 30, 2025
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    Widow sues Coca-Cola under ERISA for former exec’s retirement benefts

    The company assured the couple before and after they married that she would receive his retirement benefits if he predeceased her, the lawsuit said.

    By Laurel Kalser • May 29, 2025
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    Nearly all employers say they plan to maintain or expand well-being offerings in 2025

    About three-quarters of employers incorporate social connectedness and community in their well-being strategy through offerings like employee resource groups, peer coaching and mentoring programs, a survey shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 29, 2025
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    DOL rescinds Biden-era warning against offering cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans

    In reversing course on the 2022 guidance, the department said it is “reaffirm[ing] its neutral stance” on cryptocurrency’s inclusion in plans.

    By • May 28, 2025