Comp & Benefits: Page 49
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Are more employers publicizing gender diversity goals?
Movement on pay gaps and other disparities won't occur for decades without deliberate employer action, some predict.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Cessation benefits emerge amid vaping injury outbreak
The ongoing lung injury outbreak provides an opportunity for employers to holistically communicate the risks of vaping and tobacco use.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Trendline
Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.
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Pay transparency eliminates gender pay gaps — except in male-dominated jobs, PayScale finds
HR practitioners will see pay equity issues "come to the forefront" in 2020, experts previously told HR Dive.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Distractions, lack of tech deter workers from using remote perks, study shows
For many workers, however, the flexibility telework offers comes as a major benefit.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Workers' data security, AI knowledge gaps carry risks
These failings point to a need for employer training, according to GetApp.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Global talent shortage has nearly doubled in the past decade
Businesses in many countries report more difficulty attracting talent now than in 2018, a ManpowerGroup report shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Supreme Court to review Trump admin's ACA contraceptive opt-out
A ruling by the High Court could offer clarity on an ACA component that has been the subject of regulatory activity and litigation for years.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Workers unsure of W-2, 1099 classification distinctions
A recent survey reveals that HR may need to improve communication with employees and contractors.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Citi shows progress on closing pay gaps
To further remedy its pay gap, the company said it will use data to create increased accountability for representation goals among managers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Philadelphia calls out alleged labor law 'bad actors'
The "shaming" approach is a creative, low-cost enforcement technique, experts told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Skill mismatches amount to a 'hidden tax'
Skills are becoming obsolete at an increasingly fast rate, according to Boston Consulting Group. So what can employers do?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Ascend offers new pay negotiating service that aims to close tech's gender wage gap
Will more employees start negotiating total compensation packages?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2020 -
CNN to pay $76M to settle back pay dispute
The network's payout is both the largest monetary remedy in NLRB history and a reminder of employers' obligations toward outgoing unions.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Will more employers get off the healthcare bench in 2020?
"At the end of the day, employers have to put their hands on the steering wheel as purchasers of healthcare," Suzanne Delbanco, executive director of Catalyst for Payment Reform, said.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Complete training, get paid: Aon proposes skill-based compensation
Employers can build a workforce that meets future needs by encouraging upskilling with pay, Aon explained.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Deep Dive
10 trends that will shape HR in 2020
The evolution of technology, employment law and the way work gets done will shape the new year, according to experts who spoke to HR Dive.
By Katie Clarey , Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2020 -
DOL letter 'expansively' broadens employers' ability to alter salaries
Project payments can sometimes satisfy the FLSA's salary-basis requirement for overtime exemption, the agency said in an opinion letter.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Lack of child care benefits may be driving parents out of the workforce
Perks like on-site child care, care subsidies and flexible scheduling may help women, in particular, keep working, a Clutch study noted.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 13, 2020 -
DOL updates guidance on bonus, overtime calculations
The announcement came in the footnote of an opinion letter discussing an employer's nondiscretionary $3,000 training bonus.
By Jennifer Carsen , Kate Tornone • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Tennessee to grant state workers 12 weeks' paid family leave
While the provision does not apply to private employers, the benefit is gaining traction in several ways.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Taco Bell to test $100K salary for general managers
The quick-service restaurant also added paid sick leave to its benefits offerings.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Survey: Employers plan to expand financial well-being benefits
Employers are aware of the financial struggles many workers face and, particularly, how these problems may hinder productivity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Are employers overlooking the overtime rule?
Many businesses owners "purchase flood insurance after the flood," attorney Eric B. Meyer told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Out-of-pocket drug, medical costs may explain lower satisfaction with HDHPs
Large employers may be shifting strategies in response to employee demand for more plan design choice.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 9, 2020 -
Job growth may bring more flu cases
Labor-related activities such as using public transportation and daycare spread the flu, researchers say.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 9, 2020