Comp & Benefits: Page 52
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Deep Dive
Employees' financial troubles push employers to rethink the typical payday
But it remains to be seen whether existing solutions can facilitate behavioral changes — or whether employees trust employers who want to help.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 23, 2019 -
Sponsored by Salary Finance
New survey reveals education may buy happiness, but not financial fitness
Retail, hospitality, and food & beverage are the most financially stressed industries - discover more insights in this survey of 10,000+ employees.
Oct. 23, 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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Deep Dive
Open enrollment 2019: 8 questions to ask your broker
The process is certainly about benefits, but it's also about the employee experience.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Americans like their healthcare but worry about affordability
Employees aren't alone in worrying about health benefit cost. The problem vexes employers, many of whom are rushing to find solutions.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 18, 2019 -
Kamala Harris floats paid family leave plan that would offer new parents up to 6 months
Some employers would welcome national legislation, seeing it as a relief from the current patchwork of laws, which can be difficult to administer.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Chipotle dishes up degree program to prepare workers for '21st century' jobs
Unlike its guacamole, the benefit will come at no cost. The restaurant will cover 100% of tuition costs for 75 types of business and technology degrees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Column
Resource Actions: Devising a mental health strategy for Gen Z
Employers need to consider the cultural issues at play to address the problem thoroughly and potentially stand out from other workplaces.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Oct. 16, 2019 -
5 fast tips to help HR pros survive open enrollment 2019
HR Dive spoke with three benefits experts whose open enrollment strategies included preparation and teamwork to tech tools and regularly scheduled lunch breaks.
By Katie Clarey • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Walmart to test healthcare concierge, data services
The offerings, which will appear in the company's 2020 medical plan, are aimed at reducing the cost of health coverage.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Culture, performance management face scrutiny in equity audits
Employers are working to address concerns around any personal attribute being used in any process that impacts salary, a WorldatWork survey found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Sponsored by Wirecard
Smarter sales incentives mean enhancing, not replacing payments
Less than a quarter of surveyed employees are happy with their current sales programs. But what could smarter sales incentive programs look like?
Oct. 10, 2019 -
4 tips for walking first-timers through open enrollment
Testimonials — be they from team members or social media influencers — are just one way to prep newbies for difficult benefits decisions.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Lidl to offer part-time workers medical benefits
As more employers extend benefits to part-time workers, others may still balk at the cost.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Comparably: Microsoft boasts the best perks and benefits among big companies
The tech giant also took top honors on a list of 100 U.S. companies in June for its contributions to creating healthful communities and families.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2019 -
CEOs say employee well-being is a growing priority
Measurement is key, and many of the metrics preferred by CEOs are the domain of the CHRO.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 8, 2019 -
GE to freeze pension plans in effort to shrink deficit
To pare down its mounting debts, GE is taking action against the pensions of several thousand U.S. employees.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Aches, pains and trains: Why commuter benefits aren't more popular
A bad commute can hurt job satisfaction, but many factors get in the way of employee benefits that could help workers save time — and money.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2019 -
74 employers have used DOL's new self-reporting program, paying out $4M
The Wage and Hour Division holds out the PAID program as a success, but is it a good deal for employers?
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 1, 2019 -
Unum: 40% of people unsure if they have have life insurance
Money is a top overall stressor for workers, many of whom want help from their employers to manage and improve their finances.
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Smucker rolls out 12 weeks' paid parental leave
The announcement makes the company one of several large employers to recently announce paid parental leave for an hourly workforce.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Lawmakers float tax credit advance as a paid leave compromise
A bipartisan pair of senators believe their plan could provide funding for parents without "making the perfect the enemy of the good."
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Johnson & Johnson named top employer by Working Mother
Parents are speaking out more than ever before about what they need, and employers are paying attention, the group said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Mercer: Health benefits costs to rise nearly 4% in 2020
Popular strategies for keeping healthcare costs down include telemedicine, 24-hour nurse hotlines and prior authorization requirements.
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 25, 2019 -
As overtime rule drops, experts recommend audits, training
The rule may face legal challenges, but that shouldn't delay employer compliance efforts, experts told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2019 -
U-Haul expands benefits to include mental health and wellness services
With employees saying they're more stressed out than ever, employers are addressing the problem by offering focused mental health programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2019