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Birthday party panic: On managing anxiety in the workplace
In a story that went viral, an employer recently learned an expensive lesson after allegedly ignoring a worker's anxiety disorder.
By Emilie Shumway • May 16, 2022 -
Sponsored by Mercer
It all starts with the ice cream
When addressing attraction and retention concerns, make sure your total rewards package has a solid foundation.
May 16, 2022 -
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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Pay transparency
A running list of states and localities that require employers to disclose pay or pay ranges
Massachusetts’ law, which applies to employers in the state with 25 or more employees, takes effect in the summer of 2025.
Updated Aug. 5, 2024 -
5 ways employers can deliver diabetes- and obesity-related care without stigma
BIPOC workers experience obesity and diabetes in disproportionate numbers, the Northeast Business Group on Health noted, making benefits related to those conditions a D&I issue.
By Emilie Shumway • May 12, 2022 -
SCOTUS to hear overtime case involving worker who earned $200K a year
The case involves a circuit split over whether employers may exempt certain highly paid employees from overtime.
By Ryan Golden • May 12, 2022 -
PwC's $2.4B talent investment includes 2 shutdowns per year, expanded mental health benefits
The program will focus on well-being, total rewards, leadership development and a network for employees and alumni.
By Emilie Shumway • May 12, 2022 -
Telehealth use fell in February as omicron retreated
Mental health services captured a larger percentage of remote care and continued to be the top reason for online provider visits in February, according to data from Fair Health.
By Susan Kelly • May 10, 2022 -
10 best states for working mothers and how employers can help
Here's where employers can beef up their support of working parents.
By Caroline Colvin • May 9, 2022 -
Sponsored by Mercer
Is it really a sundae without the toppings?
To remain competitive in today's labor market, organizations are looking beyond pay to attract and retain the talent they need.
May 9, 2022 -
Wall Street bonuses could crater up to 40% this year
One consultancy predicted 2022 will prove a challenging year for banks "as employers grapple with negative impact from return to office, high inflation, and lower incentives."
By Robin Bradley • May 6, 2022 -
Bank of America, JPMorgan, Goldman consider abortion travel policies
"With all things like this, we look at what our team needs from us," Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told CBS. A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion ignited a political firestorm tied to the possible overturn of Roe v. Wade.
By Anna Hrushka • May 6, 2022 -
Q&A
Why one company is giving its office workers a day off for Mother's Day
Fashion company Kendra Scott also provides an on-site playroom for kids and a grant program to help parents cover the cost of child care.
By Emilie Shumway • May 6, 2022 -
Employers can track financial benefit uptake by race to boost equity: Mercer
Martin Luther King Jr.'s long arc of the moral universe that bends toward justice sometimes needs a hammer, said thinkLaw Founder and CEO Colin Seale.
By Carla Bell • May 4, 2022 -
Q&A
Sittercity CPO talks pay equity audits, total rewards
Erin Yarnall's tips for engagement? "We answer every difficult question that comes our way."
By Caroline Colvin • May 4, 2022 -
Noodles & Company's new employee benefits include immigration reimbursement
The noodle chain is offering six new work perks as part of a larger new brand positioning called "Uncommon Goodness."
By Alicia Kelso • May 4, 2022 -
Amazon joins Yelp, Citigroup in providing abortion travel benefits
Following the leaked SCOTUS opinion, Amazon rolled out coverage for abortion travel.
By Caroline Colvin • May 3, 2022 -
How one employer is helping caregivers, 2 years into the pandemic
Traliant VP of HR Maggie Smith uses employee surveys to build scalable solutions for parents and other caregivers.
By Katie Clarey • May 3, 2022 -
Fidelity debuts 401(k) bitcoin option on the heels of DOL warning
The company said it is seeing growing interest in digital assets from plan sponsors.
By Kate Tornone • April 28, 2022 -
Employers are reevaluating health benefits amid tight labor market, survey finds
Improving affordability, providing virtual care and boosting mental health offerings will be top priorities for U.S. employers over the next two years, according to a Willis Towers Watson report.
By Susan Kelly • April 27, 2022 -
LinkedIn survey: Higher pay, better benefits are key drivers for HR job-changers
Skills gained through this work are malleable, easy to market and transferable to any sector, said Susan Lee, a people operations manager in NYC.
By Carla Bell • April 26, 2022 -
Young women out-earn young men in several US cities, Pew says
Men still make more on average than women, but in 22 metro areas, women under 30 are earning more than their male counterparts.
By Laurel Kalser • April 20, 2022 -
For some employers, pay equity is nonnegotiable — literally
When a candidate proposed a lower-than-average salary, one employer was transparent that the role paid more. "The person was very surprised."
By Katie Clarey • April 19, 2022 -
Women shoulder office housework, pay gap, survey shows
Almost half of women surveyed said they feel underpaid compared to male co-workers.
By Caroline Colvin • April 19, 2022 -
Column
Back to Basics: HR's need-to-know guide to ERISA
To learn the ins and outs of the statute, HR Dive chatted with Cassandra Labbees, a member at Epstein Becker Green.
By Katie Clarey • April 19, 2022 -
Pay, health benefits beat flexible work in winning new hires
While employees are swayed most by pay and bonuses, an increasing percentage of workers said healthcare and retirement benefits are key to whether they stay or go, a survey found.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 18, 2022