Where tax-advantaged benefits took one woman's career — and where she thinks they could take the nation

"To the extent that we can educate people in a better way about healthcare, about being healthier, all those things are going to contribute to a healthier nation," Jody Dietel said.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 3, 2022

One nonprofit's motive for a $70K minimum salary? Employee safety

"What's the incentive to stay, doing what it is that you love, if you could never make a living wage doing it?" asks Sean Goode of Choose 180.

By Carla Bell • Feb. 3, 2022

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.

By HR Dive staff

To be LGBTQ inclusive, companies must offer trans healthcare, report says

The Human Rights Campaign's criteria for its Corporate Equality Index extends beyond "an inclusive culture." 

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 3, 2022

DOL: $7.2M judgment is an 'unequivocal' warning about misclassification

The agency has been vocal recently about its stance on misclassification, as illustrated by its recent investigation into a medical staffing firm.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 2, 2022

Google expands PTO, sets minimum 20 days' vacation

In part to support the "sandwich generation," Google also upped its parental leave and "carer's leave."

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 1, 2022

Women-led colleges have better pay equity but are less common

Two new reports illustrate the extent to which gender inequities persist in the upper ranks of college administration.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 27, 2022

Penalties for unvaccinated workers gain favor, report says

Workers are warming up to higher insurance rates for their unvaccinated peers, an Eagle Hill Consulting survey found.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 27, 2022

DOL fact sheet on pay for COVID-19 vaccination, testing published 'in error'

The guidance mentioned OSHA's now-withdrawn temporary vaccine-or-test mandate, perhaps indicating DOL reconsidered the guidance in light of that change.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 26, 2022

Trucking firms try employee benefits as driver recruitment, retention tool

It's too early to tell whether the method will be effective long term, one expert said. But drivers are asking for more.

By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 24, 2022

8th Cir. revives ERISA life insurance claims against MasterCard

A late worker's spouse sued the company claiming it breached its fiduciary duty.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 20, 2022

CFPB weighs in on earned wage access

Some of the biggest companies offering the increasingly popular services include San Jose, California-based Payactiv, New York-based DailyPay and Oakland, California-based Even.

By Lynne Marek • Jan. 20, 2022

How telehealth could be an equitable 'bridge to care' in a post-pandemic world

Much has been made of the technology's advantages, but it has its share of challenges when it comes to accessibility, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 20, 2022

Why the sick day may be key to cultural health

A drop-off in sick day use doesn't translate to increased productivity in the long run, sources told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 19, 2022

Planned 2022 salary increases not enough to retain talent, comp pros say

Inflation could dent the impact of pay increases. But workers may value other workplace changes just as much, if not more.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 19, 2022

7 trends likely to shape HR in 2022

Nearly two years into the pandemic, the continued relevance of COVID-19 is reshaping the workplace for the long term.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 18, 2022

HR vendor announces $1K employee mental health benefit

The response to mental health concerns was swift among employers early on in the pandemic, but some barriers to care remain.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 18, 2022

DOL: 80% of investigated cotton gin employers violated labor law between 2019 and 2021

The agency's investigation scrutinized 71 employers in the Southeast between November 2019 and March 2021.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 14, 2022

Employers must prioritize equity to thrive in 2022, sources say

Competitive employers will do much more than just backfill head count, sources say.

By Carla Bell • Jan. 14, 2022

5 trends driving total rewards and employee benefits in 2022

"Your entire playbook is open to consider doing things differently," one total rewards executive told HR Dive of his outlook for the new year.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2022

Pension plans gain while facing headwinds in 2022: Goldman

Companies this year will likely "de-risk" their pension plans by shifting more capital into fixed-income assets, Goldman Sachs Asset Management said.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 7, 2022

Survey: HR pros consider switching insurers over need for flexibility

Nearly three-quarters of Maestro Health respondents said their organization is considering leaving its healthcare insurer or plan administrator in 2022.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 7, 2022

Holiday bonuses can perpetuate pay inequity, report says

In some cases, the traditional bonus can exacerbate systemic oppression, said HR software company Trusaic.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 7, 2022

NYC Council pushes pay transparency mandate to Nov. 1

The bill will require local employers to include salary ranges in job listings.

By Katie Clarey • Updated April 29, 2022

Survey: Flexibility top of mind as quit rates soar

Still, some observers — including those who claim to have foreseen the attrition trend — believe employers need to avoid a simplistic view of flexibility.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 5, 2022

What will this decade bring for HR automation?

As the global workforce increasingly adopts hybrid or remote work models, automation may play an increasingly large role in human resources.

By Samantha Clark • Jan. 5, 2022