Comp & Benefits: Page 43
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Walmart bumps up hourly pay by $1 for more than 500K workers
As retailers compete for labor ahead of the holidays, Walmart is raising wages for front-end, food and consumable, and general merchandise workers.
By Maria Monteros • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Shake Shack suspends 4-day workweek perk for managers
The burger chain phased out the program after the pandemic began and will focus instead on hiring hourly workers and raising pay.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?
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DOL watchdog recommends additional action to inform 401(k) participants about fees
The Government Accountability Office found that 41% of 401(k) participants incorrectly believed they did not pay fees within their plans.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 3, 2021 -
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California hospital urges 9th Cir. to strike ordinance mandating hazard pay
The facility alleged the Culver City legislation was written to appease the union representing the hospital's hourly workers.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Delta announces insurance surcharge, masking requirements for unvaccinated workers
The strategy is now gaining attention from employers as community COVID-19 transmission rates in the U.S. increase.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Surcharges for unvaccinated workers gain momentum, but questions remain
The strategy is more commonly associated with employees who smoke and is seen as one way to potentially keep workers safe — if it works.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Employers, workers have different recruiting and retention incentives in mind, PwC report suggests
The survey also showed that turnover is high across all sectors and that executives' concerns vary depending on their area of focus.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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DOL: Giant incorrectly excluded pandemic bonuses from overtime rate
The Labor Department recovered $165,653 in back wages for more than 3,000 workers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Supporting breastfeeding workers is about more than lactation rooms, says nursing app exec
Breastfeeding app Pumpspotting partners with employers to create a more supportive workplace for nursing parents.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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How the pandemic forced one manufacturer back to benefits basics
New York-based Moog went into "survival mode," said Kristine Karnath, so the 70-year-old firm sought to plug up gaps in its support system for workers.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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UnitedHealth settles for $15.6M after Labor Department finds mental health cuts, denials
"You should expect to see more investigation," of those not abiding by the federal mental health parity law, a top DOL official said. "I predict this will be a very active issue for us for years to come."
By Shannon Muchmore • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Employers offering more nontraditional or voluntary benefits, Gallagher report says
More organizations also are developing absence management policies.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Target counters Walmart with 'debt-free' education benefit
Escalating competition on non-wage employee benefits between the two retailers may reflect a broader set of difficulties attracting talent.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Uber announces language, job preparation benefits for drivers
Benefits for gig economy workers have long been a topic of discussion in the HR industry.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims
The case illustrates the need for employers to remain on top of evolving requirements and rights for gig workers.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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OpinionMental health in the workplace: Flexibility is key in supporting female employees
Well-being will remain a priority as employers plan for a return to the office.
By Emily N. Litzinger and Raeann Burgo • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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Deep DiveNot your mama's fertility care: Modern benefit providers aim to serve a broad range of families
Companies like Carrot and Ovia Health seek to fill gaps in current health insurance coverage and can be a boon for employee retention.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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US employers plan to hike pay increases in 2022
Top performers are set to receive "significantly larger" increases next year, Willis Towers Watson said.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Why one chief people officer approaches benefits like business
Carta is in the business of "thinking creatively for customers," CPO Suzy Walther said. Why wouldn't it think that way for its workforce?
By Katie Clarey • July 29, 2021 -
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OpinionNatural disasters make on-demand pay an essential benefit
Pay is an oft-neglected portion of business continuity plans that concern payroll teams and their systems and processes, Barbie Winterbottom writes.
By Barbie Winterbottom • July 29, 2021 -
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Q&AFor employee mental health, focus on wellness before illness
There are "many, many, many, many" places to meet an employee on the mental health spectrum before they fall into ill health, Nick Taylor, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Unmind, told HR Dive.
By Emilie Shumway • July 28, 2021 -
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Aon, Willis Towers Watson terminate merger amid DOJ litigation
The companies are among the top names in brokerage and advisory, and their previously announced merger was big news in 2020.
By Kathryn Moody • July 28, 2021 -
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Employers join Just Capital, PayPal in push for worker financial wellness
Chipotle, Chobani, Even, Prudential Financial and Verizon are among the first companies to take part.
By Katie Clarey • July 26, 2021 -
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Chipotle CFO: Higher wages preventing staff shortages
The move has paid off in staffing retention that's "as good or better" than it was before the pandemic.
By Jane Thier • July 26, 2021 -
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Shake Shack to invest over $10M in employees
The money will go toward raises, sign-on and retention bonuses and leadership development programs over the next 12 months as restaurant chains battle the labor crisis.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 23, 2021
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