Comp & Benefits: Page 50
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Paid family leave laws cut women's workforce dropout rates by 20%
A study also found that without paid leave, 30% of women will leave the workforce within a year of a new child's arrival.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Workers favor a mix of open, private workspaces
More broadly, an Olivet University survey reinforced the idea that technology is driving the office transformation trend.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 6, 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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Wages at small businesses 'surging,' Paychex finds
The findings may represent a shift, as employers have been reluctant to raise wages in recent months, reportedly fearing a recession.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2020 -
Report: Apple pilots free genetic screenings for employees
Genetic testing has raised privacy issues in the employment context.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 2, 2020 -
U-Haul to reject nicotine-using applicants in 21 states
Employers are increasingly prioritizing employee well-being, according to an October survey.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2020 -
Trump signs bill repealing ACA Cadillac tax, granting 'relief' for employers
The move, which was largely expected, comes in time for employers to plan their 2022 coverage, one source told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Business Roundtable companies more likely to offer parental leave
While Roundtable companies disclose such plans more often, they tend to offer slightly less leave on average, JUST Capital said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Half of US workers haven't seen a pay bump in a year
Fearing another recession, employers have favored bonuses and other variable compensation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Study: Workers with 'imposter syndrome' are burned out and perform poorly
Imposter syndrome affects both men and women across all age groups in many industries, the study concluded.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 23, 2019 -
New year, new overtime rules: Tips for the final days of 2019
For those still making adjustments, we've collected some insight and analysis on the overtime rule.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 20, 2019 -
PTO, flexibility top workers' must-have list
"If workers aren’t getting what they want from their employer, they’ll look for better benefits elsewhere," an Unum official said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2019 -
Intel adds parent 'reintegration program' to its leave offering
Other additions include eight weeks to care for a seriously ill family member and two weeks of bereavement time.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2019 -
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"I'll be dialing in": The rise of remote working and what it means for employers
Enabled by the rise of technology, companies are increasingly allowing remote working or other flexible arrangements. Explore the expectations and benefits for both employer and employee.
Dec. 19, 2019 -
Creative jobs lead explosive growth of remote work
With 91% growth in just 10 years, could remote work options soon become the norm?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2019 -
Trump OKs paid family leave for federal workers
The bill grants workers 12 weeks' paid leave for birth or placement of a child.
By Sheryl Estrada • Updated Dec. 23, 2019 -
A top advocate for employer health plans steps down
Brian Marcotte is proud of getting employers to think differently about employee health, he told HR Dive for its "Exit Interview" series.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 16, 2019 -
Gartner: Employers spending less to poach talent
The report also found that just one-third of U.S. workers said they were actively job-hunting in the third quarter, a decline from the average 40%.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2019 -
GoDaddy attains gender pay equity for 5th year, diversity report shows
The company's CPO said its achievements stem from proactively identifying qualified women and other candidates for promotions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2019 -
DOL updates FLSA regular rate rule
The rule defines when certain benefits may be excluded from overtime calculations and will take effect Jan. 12, 2020.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 12, 2019 -
Young workers likely to expect quick raises, promotions
Employers can reduce turnover rates by offering development opportunities, research has shown.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2019 -
Nearly half of employers that give year-end bonuses plan to increase them
U.S. employers have been reluctant to give sizable wage increases in recent months, opting instead to offer one-time bonuses, experts note.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2019 -
Chipotle enforces sick policy, reports no food safety issues since 2017
Following a norovirus incident in 2017 that sickened several customers, the fast-casual chain has enforced its sick policy and new food safety standards, resulting in no incidents within the last two years.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 5, 2019 -
Warren-backed bill would expand FMLA, pay protections for part-time employees
The announcement, which comes at the height of the holiday shopping season, would address several issues of particular concern to seasonal workers.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 4, 2019 -
Clutch: WeWork debacle creates opportunity for local coworking spaces
Coworking may provide businesses and workers a level of flexibility they find appealing.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 4, 2019 -
Opinion
3 ways to rethink your financial wellness strategy
When you tell someone how to slice their pie, it's usually well-intentioned. Unfortunately, it doesn't work very well, Bob Armour, CMO of Jellyvision, writes.
By Bob Armour • Dec. 3, 2019