Comp & Benefits: Page 51
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Workers anticipate raises, promotions in 2020
Employees — particularly hourly workers — show great interest in career development opportunities, too.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 3, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Don't just add 'other': How to make employment forms inclusive
Many companies have inadvertent gaps in their D&I efforts — particularly when it comes to gender non-conforming applicants and employees.
By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 27, 2019 -
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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Qualtrics takes on the skills gap and recruiting with STEM day care
The offering is part of a larger expansion that will see the worksite double in size and add 1,000 tech jobs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2019 -
'Like a bad breakup': HR vendors are dumping cannabis clients
Two cannabis industry employers told HR Dive they suddenly were dropped by HR services vendors. Those familiar with the industry say it happens a lot.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 25, 2019 -
EEOC witnesses call for 'balance' amid pay data uncertainty
Testimonies conflicted at a hearing Wednesday, leading to mixed conclusions as to how the agency should proceed in enforcing pay equity.
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Candidates, managers need HR to accurately price skills
"It's not enough to simply pay according to a location because pay can vary by specific jobs or industries," according to PayScale.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Education benefits saw biggest boost in usage rates
This news may not surprise employers; workers are keen on improving their skills profile, especially as automation looms.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Mercer: US employers hone in on healthcare affordability
Healthcare cost perplexes many businesses and even motivates some to try and change the broader landscape of healthcare in the U.S.
By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Open enrollment is here. What plans are workers choosing?
Both employers and employees are worried about the cost of benefits, recent research shows.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Study: Injured retail workers are out an average 24 days
Want to reduce risk in the workplace? Turn to training, experts have suggested.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Employers must 'go the extra mile' and negotiate more than salary, Robert Half says
Workers may be hesitant to negotiate, but recent data suggests more relaxed attitudes toward salary negotiations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Study: Work-life balance is the most important part of a successful culture
Some experts say work-life balance is unrealistic, however, and that employers should work toward "synergy" instead.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Chipotle expands benefits to focus on mental well-being
The chain's employees and family members now have access to personalized assistance from healthcare experts and financial counseling.
By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 7, 2019 -
IRS ups 401(k) contribution limit to $19.5K for 2020
The typical American employee has no retirement savings, leaving employers with stressed workers and a blocked promotion pipeline.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 6, 2019 -
Goldman Sachs bumps up paid parental leave to 20 weeks
The policy change comes as other employers face discrimination claims over leave length.
By Dan Ennis , Liza Casabona • Nov. 6, 2019 -
Study: Half of workers are honked off about their long commutes
Workers' dislike for long commutes is so strong, they're willing to pass up a job with higher pay if it's farther away, according to previous research.
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In 'welcome news' for employers, DOL proposes fluctuating workweek update
The proposed rule, announced Monday, is just one of several Trump administration regulatory wage-and-hour priorities.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian rallies dads, lawmakers for paid family leave
An ideal law would afford parents six months of fully compensated leave, founder and executive director of Paid Leave for the United States Katie Bethell told HR Dive in an interview.
By Katie Clarey • Oct. 29, 2019 -
As AI infiltrates work, employers pay a premium for soft skills
The tech is automating tasks like scheduling, while jobs such as hairstyling and graphic design have seen wage increases in recent years.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Flexible work options could boost US economy by more than $2T annually
Flexible work has become the norm in some industries, but the concept could also help employers reach unemployed or "economically inactive" candidates.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Inclusion for trans, nonbinary workers won't come from mere 'core values'
A study from WFD Consulting noted that Gen Z is entering the workforce with a more inclusive perspective of gender identity, and employers need to be prepared.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2019 -
ADP: As wage growth slows, economic downturn looms
Regardless of a potential recession's arrival date, HR leaders can take several steps to prepare.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 28, 2019 -
Target defends talent investments following reports of slashed hours
Benefit expansions often create speculation that employers will cut back in other areas to account for the change.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 24, 2019 -
&pizza teams with Lyft for late-night ride-share benefits
The fast casual pizzeria's three-month pilot is just one of many benefits restaurants like Starbucks, Noodles & Company and Chipotle are adding to attract and retain employees.
By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Glassdoor: Majority of employees have witnessed or experienced discrimination
Bias and discrimination remain powerful forces in the workplace, studies continue to show — and they are not always reflected in obvious behavior.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2019