Comp & Benefits: Page 56
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Paycor: Organizations that offer at least 6 benefit plan types see a 138% decrease in turnover
Compensation remains workers' No. 1 consideration, but benefits are a powerful way to hold onto workers, a new study shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2019 -
Bloomberg: Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike in Minnesota
The stoppage would fall on the first day of the sales event and follow walk-outs at the same facility in recent months as workers press for better conditions.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated July 8, 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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DOL clarifies overtime calculations for certain nondiscretionary bonuses
In an opinion letter, the Wage and Hour Division weighed in on an employer's recalculation process for both quarterly and annual nondiscretionary bonuses.
By Ryan Golden • July 3, 2019 -
Oregon passes 12-week paid family leave policy
The law is the first in the country to offer 100% wage replacement for low-income workers, who researchers say would most benefit from paid leave mandates.
By Rosie Bradbury • July 3, 2019 -
Workers expected to stretch July 4 holiday into 4-day weekend
Of those who told Office Pulse that they plan to show up on July 5, more than 1 in 4 said they would be hungover or extra tired that day.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2019 -
Study: More UK companies pledge to tackle gender pay gap than US counterparts
As U.S. employers commit to address unequal pay, they will want to consider how they intend to publicize pay data, attorneys previously told HR Dive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • July 1, 2019 -
Student loan debt tops college graduates' list of regrets
The results from a PayScale survey come at a time when some employers are debating whether to offer student loan repayment benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 1, 2019 -
Employers turn to telehealth, wellness benefits as healthcare costs rise, SHRM survey finds
As the unemployment rate stays low, employers are expanding health-related and wellness benefits to win over and retain workers.
By Katie Clarey , Rosie Bradbury • June 27, 2019 -
Most employers offer educational benefits, but others cite cost and complexity as barriers
The most common benefits include tuition reimbursement, in-house training seminars and educational conferences, the IFEBP study found.
By Lisa Burden • June 27, 2019 -
Research debunks myth that most gig workers can't find full-time jobs
Employees aren't the only ones who want to be recognized for a job well done; gig workers value recognition for their performance, as well.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2019 -
Chipotle's new bonus program includes an extra month of pay
The chain's employee retention play also includes tuition reimbursement, free meals and English as a second language classes once certain goals are met.
By Julie Littman • June 26, 2019 -
Study: Organizations are torn on employee recognition programs
Only about half of senior managers view recognition as an investment, despite growth in "deeply embedded" programs since 2015.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 24, 2019 -
Pay gap for black tech workers widens
A broad review of organizational policies may help spot discriminatory pay practices.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2019 -
One pet company installed a Wi-Fi-enabled dog park at its new office
According to Mars Petcare, in a survey of U.S. employers, 87% said being dog-friendly helps them attract and retain more talent
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2019 -
Trump admin opens door to fundamental changes in healthcare benefits
Paul Fronstin of the Employee Benefit Research Institute said he doesn't expect an uptick right away, but when the next recession hits, "the future of health benefits gets put to the test."
By Samantha Liss • June 20, 2019 -
San Jose, San Francisco top Indeed's best cities for job seekers
Despite the rankings, Silicon Valley wages haven't always kept up with the high cost of housing in the area.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2019 -
JetBlue to help crew members pay for master's degrees
The program will provide access to degrees in leadership, business management, IT, aviation management and the liberal arts.
By Riia O'Donnell • June 18, 2019 -
Half of employees received a raise in the past year, according to Fed study
But many workers are still grappling with financial stress, partly driven by unpredictable schedules and a lack of emergency funds.
By Lisa Burden • June 17, 2019 -
Employers are overpaying to lure talent, Gartner says
Tenured employees who discover discrepancies between their salaries and those of new colleagues may be inclined to leave, the firm said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019 -
Poor mental, physical health carry significant risk for productivity loss
According to one researcher, employers need to focus on building a more supportive management culture and more inclusive offices.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019 -
Nearly one-third of employees in survey plan to quit in next 12 months
Low pay and a lack of work-life balance emerged as key drivers of unhappiness in a Spherion survey.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019 -
80% of workers plagued by money problems, report finds
About half of female respondents, versus 35% of male respondents, said not earning enough money is the top reason they're unhappy with employers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2019 -
Target expands family leave, backup care for hourly workers
Retailers depend heavily on hourly and part-time workers, who may find it difficult to take unpaid time for caregiving responsibilities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2019 -
Workers want fully paid medical insurance, survey reveals
Employers have tried offering trendy perks, but research shows workers value practical benefits that improve their lives.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 10, 2019 -
Washington state floats $49K overtime threshold
More than 250,000 workers in the state could be newly eligible for overtime by 2026 under the proposal, the state's Department of Labor & Industries said.
By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2019