Worker, retiree confidence in retirement savings sees largest drop since Great Recession

The effects of COVID-19 and economic concerns are causing some workers to delay retirement and some retirees to head back into the workforce.

By Ginger Christ • May 4, 2023

With comp budgets tight, employers turn to titles to entice talent

The use of job titles to attract and reward employees has skyrocketed since the pandemic, but they’re no substitute for pay raises and more, a Pearl Meyer leader said.

By Laurel Kalser • May 4, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Why trans inclusion is a matter of total rewards

Most trans workers don’t feel comfortable being out at work, but many don’t even make it in the door — and advocates are looking to address those disparities through benefits.

By Caroline Colvin • May 3, 2023

Tackling the youth mental health crisis requires supporting working parents

Employers have a role to play in the emerging teen anxiety epidemic, write documentary filmmaker Laura Morton and Caregiver Action Network board member Michelle Baker. 

By Laura Morton and Michelle Baker • May 2, 2023

Managers play bigger role in comp policies as pay transparency spreads

Pay transparency is on the rise, meaning HR is no longer the “compensation police,” panelists at a Salary.com event said.

By Ryan Golden • May 2, 2023

Mayo Clinic: Menopause symptoms cost $1.8B per year in lost productivity

There’s a critical need for employers to address menopause in the workplace, said a doctor at Mayo Clinic.

By Ginger Christ • April 28, 2023

JUST Capital: Parity in paid parental leave remains low

An analysis by the research nonprofit found that 9% of the largest companies offer at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave to both primary and secondary caregiving workers.

By Emilie Shumway • April 27, 2023

Insomnia Cookies served class-action suit over alleged unpaid wages

Class- and collective-action claims have led to costly settlements for food service companies in recent years, particularly where delivery work is involved.

By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2023

How Thomson Reuters set a parental leave standard across 74 countries

The company had to consider leave laws in every country where it operates.

By Katie Clarey • April 25, 2023

Class of 2023 says they’re eyeing mental health benefits during the job search

College grads whose undergraduate experience was completely shaped by COVID-19 are cautiously optimistic about their workforce readiness.

By Kate Tornone • April 25, 2023

Glassdoor: Despite layoffs, tech dominates highest-paid internship list

In 2022, 87% of interns made at least $15 per hour, while the average intern earned $24.63 per hour, Glassdoor reported.

By Ginger Christ • April 25, 2023

A ‘perfect storm’: Wage compression worsens as workers demand pay transparency

“Remember, with pay, perception is reality,” one expert said in a Syndio report.

By Kathryn Moody • April 24, 2023

Workers have high expectations about pay raises, ADP survey reveals

If employers aren’t in a position to make increases, some workers said they’d be OK with a one-off payment, additional paid time off or grocery and shopping vouchers.

By Laurel Kalser • April 20, 2023

Flexibility still king for workers: Report

Despite a labor market resurgence in March, nearly half (47%) of those in the workforce are still highly concerned about what a downturn may mean for their job security and finances, the April Workforce Report from iCIMS said.

By Elizabeth Flood • April 20, 2023

Biomarker tests can aid cancer treatment. Why do some employer plans exclude them from coverage?

A recent CancerCare survey found that 20% of cancer patients who received biomarker testing avoided either unnecessary chemotherapy or radiation.

By Ryan Golden • April 20, 2023

Study: Just one-third of employees could independently afford fertility treatment

Both workers and employers are becoming increasingly aware of how prohibitively expensive fertility treatments can be.

By Emilie Shumway • April 19, 2023

UKG to settle class action lawsuit with workers affected by Kronos outage

The filings come more than a year after the ransomware attack against UKG’s Kronos Private Cloud product.

By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2023

Cost of benefits strain employers and workers alike

Delayed healthcare visits due to the pandemic and a rising need for mental healthcare may be behind rising costs, an Aflac report suggests.

By Emilie Shumway • April 13, 2023

Beyond pay, financial stability increasingly used to draw talent

Workers want a comprehensive total rewards bundle, and talent acquisition pros are responding accordingly.

By Caroline Colvin • April 12, 2023

Pew: Women more likely to be rejected than men when negotiating higher pay

The past year has seen increased pressure on employers to institute pay equity, but research has shown that the U.S. gender pay gap is nothing if not persistent.

By Ryan Golden • April 6, 2023

Average full-time faculty pay fell 2.4% after inflation, AAUP finds

This is the third consecutive year wage growth fell below inflation, according to the faculty organization.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 6, 2023

When it comes to college basketball coach pay, the ball is in revenue’s court

Analysts were unable to compare gender pay equity in women’s and men’s college basketball programs because of the lack of women coaches in men’s programs. 

By Ginger Christ • April 6, 2023

Self-imposed pressure keeps employees from fully unplugging during time off

Managers can play a critical role in helping direct reports feel comfortable stepping away from the job, Eagle Hill’s CEO told HR Dive.

By Laurel Kalser • April 6, 2023

Hybrid workers appear to reap well-being benefits, study shows

Hybrid workers devote more time to exercise, sleep and healthy eating, a study by International Workplace Group found.

By Emilie Shumway • April 5, 2023

Former Bed Bath & Beyond CEO sues over unpaid severance

Mark Tritton alleges that the retailer stopped payments on his $6.76 million severance agreement in January.

By Nate Delesline III • April 3, 2023