Controlling labor costs requires base pay structure, study says

Rising to the challenge of internal and external pay demands is possible.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 31, 2023

Biden admin moves to undo moral opt-out to ACA contraceptive mandate

The rule also would create an option allowing people enrolled in health coverage or plans provided by “objecting entities” to obtain contraceptive coverage.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 30, 2023

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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

Why employee benefits packages are likely to survive 2023’s budget cuts

Benefits teams will need to ensure their packages meet employees’ most pressing needs while justifying their investments to leadership.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 27, 2023

4 in 5 workers say they’re unlikely to apply for a job without salary range

Recent data from ResumeLab shows workers are still heavily skeptical of employers that don’t practice pay transparency.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 26, 2023

Walmart to raise hourly wages

The company says the change will bring average hourly pay to $17.50 for about 340,000 workers.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 25, 2023

More employers are addressing pay equity because ‘it’s the right thing to do’

In the wake of state and local laws requiring pay disclosure, employers are increasingly taking action on pay equity.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 24, 2023

Understanding and navigating the PBM market

We know that making a PBM decision can be tricky and frustrating. By partnering with us, we can help you ensure you receive the best results – in both the short- and long-term.

By Joey Dizenhouse, Senior Vice President and Head of Pharmacy Services • Jan. 23, 2023

Employees reiterate a desire for effective well-being benefits

A series of surveys highlight workers’ interest in benefits that help them develop their physical and mental wellness.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 19, 2023

Trans inclusion at work demands broadening healthcare’s scope

HR Dive Reporter Caroline Colvin discusses the search for trans-inclusive healthcare, its benefits implications and employer support.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 18, 2023

Remote work, intermittent leave make FMLA compliance ‘much more challenging’

Employers need to ensure workers’ off hours are accurately tracked, management-side attorney Robin Shea said.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2023

CFOs plan to cut staff, increase hiring budgets

Concern about higher wages and a skilled labor shortage are foremost in CFOs minds as they grapple with continued economic headwinds.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 17, 2023

Microsoft moves to unlimited PTO, citing flexibility benefits

The benefit is a rare employer offering, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2023

Home Depot will pay employees to the minute

The policy change follows a class-action suit alleging workers were underpaid.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 13, 2023

DOL: Home healthcare firm to pay $3.8M in back wages, damages

“DOL was ruthless and hell-bent on driving TriMED out of business,” owner Beverly Jordan told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 12, 2023

Employers make 15 corrections per pay period on average, costing thousands annually, EY says

A single type of error — missing or incorrect time punches — costs companies about $78,700 per 1,000 employees per year.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 12, 2023

Some California tech firms post wide pay ranges in wake of new law

Just shy of 50% of California tech companies are in compliance with the new salary range law, according to a new tracker.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 11, 2023

New website aggregates tech salary ranges in California and New York City

Comprehensive.io was launched in part to help employers “figure out what salary range to use,” a LinkedIn post from the company stated.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 10, 2023

Some pandemic-era work solutions ‘should be made permanent,’ UN labor report says

Workplace policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic could improve workers’ lives if adopted for the long term, the report said.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 9, 2023

Despite rash of layoffs, employees remain confident going into 2023

Monster’s Work Watch Report also found hiring is still strong — suggesting workers may be right to feel assured.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 6, 2023

Class-action alleges UnitedHealthcare underpaid out-of-network providers

The lawsuit claims the company’s payment scheme violates the terms of members’ plans and ERISA. 

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 5, 2023

Employers’ unused PTO problem may be getting even worse

Workers left an estimated 28% of PTO unused in 2019, according to Sorbet. This year, that share jumped to 55%.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 22, 2022

More companies are trying out 4-day workweeks — and not turning back

One advocate says reduced-hour weeks could become the norm in the next decade.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 21, 2022

How employee benefits can boost feelings of belonging

Employee benefits can signal an employer’s DEI values — or work against them.

By Chris Gaetano • Dec. 21, 2022

Employers unsatisfied with performance management programs: WTW

But there are actions employers can take, starting with training, enabling and equipping managers to effectively evaluate performance.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 21, 2022

3 reasons HR leaders should look for a strong partner ecosystem

Learn how partner ecosystems can help employers improve the employee experience and drive engagement.

Dec. 19, 2022