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The procrastinator's quick how-to for EEO-1 reporting
Federal agencies are expected to announce Wednesday whether EEO-1 filings will require pay data, but experts say the path to compliance is clear regardless.
By Ryan Golden • April 1, 2019 -
Most employers say they've been affected by opioid use, but few are prepared to deal with it
More than a third of respondents said they have experienced absenteeism or impaired worker performance because of opioid use.
By Lisa Burden • April 1, 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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Employees see flexible work as the new norm
More than a third of respondents in a new IWG survey said flexibility is more important than an esteemed title.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019 -
Complex leave mandates drive continued outsourcing, survey finds
About half of large employers and about one-third of small employers now outsource their FMLA management, according to a DMEC report.
By Morgan Fecto , Jennifer Carsen • March 29, 2019 -
Glassdoor: Men more likely than women to go after high-paying jobs
It's expected the pay gap won't close until 2070. What can employers do now to speed up progress?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2019 -
CEOs link empathy to the bottom line — but fall short of showing it
More than 90% of CEOs say their organization is empathetic, while only 72% of workers agree, according to Businessolver's latest study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2019 -
Gift cards more effective than cash at motivating employees, study finds
Brigham Young University researchers speculated that gift cards may better incentivize employees to complete six-week wellness programs.
By Lisa Burden • March 28, 2019 -
DOL 'regular rate' update may fuel benefits expansion
The department extended the deadline for public comments on its proposed rule to June 12.
By Ryan Golden • Updated May 13, 2019 -
Study: Young workers plan to retire at 56
Age groups have different ideas about when to retire, but will HR be ready for the generational shifts?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2019 -
Prescription opioids may have caused men to drop out of the workforce
Despite calls to action from the federal government, health professionals warn the situation is still precarious.
By Morgan Fecto • March 27, 2019 -
Restaurant's 'guaranteed wage' violated FLSA, 6th Cir. says
However, because the owners worked to understand the law's requirements and relied on an accountant, they were not subject to liquidated damages.
By Lisa Burden • March 26, 2019 -
Nearly half of employers have raised pay to compete for talent, survey says
Employers in the SunTrust survey said they're taking steps — like adopting flexible work arrangements — to address the talent shortage.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 26, 2019 -
Report: Consumer packaged goods employers plan 10% wage hikes across sectors
The question is whether employers in other industries will feel compelled to match these increases to stay competitive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 25, 2019 -
ADP, Macy's and more collaborate on mental health road map
The action plan is designed for employers looking to create a culture that supports employees' emotional and mental health.
By Lisa Burden • March 25, 2019 -
HR tech trends focus on employee experience, performance
HR has been somewhat slow to take up new technology. A lack of resources has held it back from a quick modernization.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2019 -
Proposed overtime rule finalized; comment period ends May 21
If HR pros want to ask for any changes — an extended implementation period, for example — this is the time to do it, experts said.
By Ryan Golden • March 22, 2019 -
Former WHD administrator lays out 'worst-case scenario' for overtime rule
Despite DOL's new proposal, the Obama-era rule isn't dead yet — and retroactivity remains a possibility.
By Ryan Golden • March 21, 2019 -
EEO-1 portal opens without pay data questions, but HR isn't out of the woods
The EEOC could still add the reporting requirements; a judge asked the commission and OMB to decide by April 3.
By Ryan Golden • March 20, 2019 -
North Face, Wrangler among brands introducing 8 weeks paid parental leave for hourly workers
Employees who work at least 30 hours a week will be eligible for the benefit after one year of employment, VF Corporation said.
By Lisa Burden • March 20, 2019 -
Employee volunteer time isn't compensable, DOL says
In a March 14 opinion letter, the agency also approved an employer's bonus to certain participating employees.
By Ryan Golden • March 18, 2019 -
Report: Women are assaulted on the job at more than twice the rate of men
Women disproportionately face other work-related injuries and illnesses, too, such as accidental injuries caused by another person.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2019 -
3 things for HR to do before new overtime rules drop
Nothing's final yet, but employers shouldn't play the waiting game, experts told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • March 14, 2019 -
Gen Z expects coaching from bosses, early promotions
Though some expect a six-figure salary at the peak of their career, few Gen Zers believe they'll be able to pay off student loans, a survey found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 13, 2019 -
Study: US ranks 15th of best 16 countries for working women
HR can remove barriers to women's advancement and overall well-being in the workplace by stepping up hiring efforts and making workplaces more inclusive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 11, 2019 -
Opinion
HR has a role to play in the fight against opioid addiction
Employers have been unknowingly contributing to the nation's opioid crisis by paying too much for poor benefits. Now is the time to act, writes Dave Chase, co-founder of Health Rosetta.
By Dave Chase • March 8, 2019