How pay bands can improve retention, drive engagement

While not necessary, such structures can help employers track pay equity and enhance the employee journey.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 3, 2020

Survey: Remote work leads some employers to reconsider pay models

With significantly more employees working from home, some companies say a hybrid reward model may be necessary.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 2, 2020

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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

Employer healthcare spend to decrease in 2020, but may rise in 2021, Aon says

Various observers have predicted a decrease in healthcare spending in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 1, 2020

Mailbag: Can I restrict workers' personal travel?

With the upcoming holiday season about to collide with a pandemic, employers have some options when it comes to workers' personal travel.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 25, 2020

PPP-funded expenses not deductible for borrowers that receive forgiveness

The Internal Revenue Service ruling means that some firms will pay more in federal taxes next year.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 23, 2020

&pizza commits to a $15 minimum wage by 2022

The raise is one of many progressive company initiatives, including providing raises and extra benefits during the pandemic.

By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 20, 2020

Coronavirus derailed 2021 salary plans for many employers, survey says

The shift, however, may come as no surprise to workers, other research shows.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 19, 2020

Employees to take less time off this holiday season, survey shows

PTO use has declined due to COVID-19, data collected by various firms revealed.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 19, 2020

DOL finalizes rules for newly permitted pooled retirement plans

Congress passed the SECURE Act in 2019 to expand access to the plans, also known as PEPs.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 18, 2020

Study: COVID-19 led workers to delay healthcare at an 'alarming' rate

Employers can use digital and high-touch solutions to mitigate the impact on workforce health and productivity, Castlight Health said.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 17, 2020

FFCRA leave nears sunset date as COVID-19 cases spike

A recent study found the law led to a "statistically significant" reduction in cases in some states.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 13, 2020

TIAA expands backup care benefits as pandemic continues

School closures or partial openings due to the COVID-19 pandemic require flexibility from employers, according to HR experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 13, 2020

PPP helped some employers but more action is needed, researchers say

The researchers stopped short of drawing conclusions on the program’s effectiveness.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 12, 2020

Biden could bring overtime rule redo, expanded benefits mandate

The presumptive president-elect also could resurrect the EEOC's pay-data reporting program "fairly quickly," according to one attorney.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 12, 2020

Employers expect financial wellness programs to boost the bottom line — but there's no way to measure that, EBRI says

Regardless, some may soon feel that such benefits are "simply another cost of doing business," one source said.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 12, 2020

Kavanaugh, Roberts signal support for ACA without mandate in pivotal case

During oral arguments on the case before the Supreme Court Tuesday, the justices pointed to the court's preference for removing provisions that are unconstitutional without striking down the entirety of a law.

By Samantha Liss • Nov. 11, 2020

DOL: Employees must be paid for viewing training webinars during work hours

Attendance at training programs and similar activities need not be counted as working time, so long as four criteria are met, the agency noted.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 10, 2020

The unprecedented push for Election Day benefits in 2020

As employers spoke out on social issues, many also encouraged employees to vote and improved benefits allowing them to do so.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 4, 2020

HR execs say supporting families is about culture — not just benefits

When employers prioritize workers' needs, it helps take care of customers in the long run, The Home Depot's Debbie McKinley said during a recent panel.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 4, 2020

States vote 'yes' on marijuana, paid leave in meaningful election for HR

In California, voters approved an initiative to keep gig workers independent contractors, while those in Colorado approved a paid family and medical leave program.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 4, 2020

10 ballot measures to watch: Voters to weigh in on paid leave, marijuana

Ten measures in eight states could answer significant HR questions — and potentially open the door for others.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 29, 2020

CVS exec: COVID-19 testing 'should be only one tool' in workplace reopening strategies

In a Q&A, Dr. Sree Chaguturu, senior VP at CVS Health and chief medical officer of CVS Caremark, described the state of workplace testing nationwide.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 29, 2020

Latinas experience lifetime earning gap compared to White men, report says

There hasn't been much change in the wage gap in 30 years for Latinas, research shows.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 29, 2020

DOL: Kansas Best Western denied paid sick leave to 13 workers with COVID-19

The FFCRA remains in effect only until the end of the year and employers may need to plan now for 2021.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 28, 2020

IRS won't increase employee 401(k) contribution limits for 2021

Employers have long struggled to encourage employee participation in retirement accounts — and many feel an increasing responsibility to do so.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 27, 2020