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 Ginger Christ • May 28, 2025

As corporate boards pay CEOs similarly, company performance could take a hit, report finds

Boards have increasingly benchmarked against peers as companies release more detailed pay data, per the research.

By Carolyn Crist • May 27, 2025

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

Text, email and more: Why employers are taking a multi-channel approach to benefits communication

Employers devote significant time, energy and resources toward employee benefits — and showcasing a robust benefits package can significantly impact recruitment and retention.

May 27, 2025

New York contractors boost pay, benefits to fight labor shortages

A report that surveyed more than 200 contractors in New York also highlighted workforce development programs, flexible work options and mental health resources.

By Sebastian Obando • May 21, 2025

Randstad: Employees appear more likely to make trade-offs as bargaining power weakens

Workers value employability, time autonomy and well-being and would give up a higher salary and remote work in exchange, Randstad says.

By Carolyn Crist • May 20, 2025

Federal consumer watchdog drops lawsuit against Walmart

The CFPB sued the mass retailer and Branch Messenger at the end of last year, claiming the companies illegally opened accounts for Spark drivers and then deposited their pay into them without consent.

By Peyton Bigora • May 19, 2025

7 strategies to overcome the rising costs of specialty medications

Skai offers clarity in the fast-growing, complex field of medical pharmacy.

May 19, 2025

Patagonia parents on why on-site child care matters

“I wanted to be with my family,” Chris Lopez, a working parent at Patagonia, said. “I knew that in order to do that, I had to find a company that cared about family as well.” 

By Emilie Shumway • May 15, 2025

Workers’ benefits demands are changing — and employers are responding

Employees want personalized benefits that reflect their individual needs, experts have told HR Dive. 

By Ginger Christ • May 15, 2025

On-site child care can be an extension of workplace culture

With outdoor adventuring at Patagonia and STEM learning at Qualtrics, companies’ infusion of workplace values into child care can add greater purpose to employees’ experience.

By Emilie Shumway • May 14, 2025

Trump administration weighs rolling back mental health parity rule

In a court filing last week, DOJ said the administration will not enforce a regulation designed to improve access to mental health benefits for people with private insurance, and could rescind it altogether.

By Susanna Vogel • May 14, 2025

From RFPs to ABCs: How employers create on-site child care

Sheryl Shushan, director of global family services at Patagonia, told HR Dive how the company went from babies sleeping in filing cabinets to a full-time day care operation for 200 children.

By Emilie Shumway • May 13, 2025

Employers say their benefits are modern. Employees don’t agree, study finds.

“The workplace is at a tipping point,” with a lot at stake for employers, said Michael Estep, president of Prudential Group Insurance.

By Ginger Christ • May 13, 2025

IRS sets new HSA caps for 2026

Employers continue to seek ways to mitigate rising health costs, but high-deductible plans now play a smaller role, according to recent research.

By Ryan Golden • May 12, 2025

Why HR teams are building a business case for babies at work

“We’ve heard a lot of anecdotal stories from new hires that this was a primary component of their decision to join Whirlpool,” Sara McLeod, director of global compensation for the company, said of its on-site day care.

By Emilie Shumway • May 12, 2025

With on-site day care, employers can be an oasis in the child care desert

Nearly half of working parents in the U.S. have too few child care openings available in their area. Here’s why employers are stepping in.

By Emilie Shumway • May 9, 2025

Working moms say motherhood derailed their careers

An overwhelming majority of survey respondents said they were asked to cut their maternity leave short — or otherwise alter it — to benefit their employer.

By Ginger Christ • May 8, 2025

Where IVF benefits stand in the age of Trump

“Comprehensive fertility benefits, parental leave, and return to work support can make a meaningful difference to employees,” a senior principal in Mercer’s health and benefits team said.

By Ginger Christ • May 6, 2025

2025 raises fell short of employers’ recent projections, Mercer finds

An ongoing decline in compensation budgets is driven in part by a softening labor market, the report said.

By Ginger Christ • May 5, 2025

Trump administration court filing may spell end of overtime final rule

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an unopposed motion to stay future proceedings in an appeal of the rule.

By Ryan Golden • Updated May 13, 2025

PayPal pays up for talent

The digital payments pioneer delivered sizable pay packages last year after it hired new executives, including one landing $29.4 million in annual compensation.

By Lynne Marek • May 1, 2025

1 in 10 workers are clocking out for micro-retirement, survey finds

Three-quarters of employees said companies should offer micro-retirement policies, such as unpaid sabbaticals or extended paid time off.

By Ginger Christ • May 1, 2025

Class of 2025 grads are experiencing disconnect between job expectations and reality, study finds

Soon-to-be graduates believe they’ll secure a job sooner than recent graduates have experienced, ZipRecruiter said.

By Carolyn Crist • April 28, 2025

Workplace emergency savings: The key to long-term financial security

Short-term stability makes long-term progress possible.

April 28, 2025

Sen. Cassidy proposes expanding benefits to independent contractors

In a white paper provided to the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, the Louisiana lawmaker suggested changes to make association health plans more accessible.

By Emilie Shumway • April 24, 2025