Comp & Benefits: Page 66
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US employers tweak total rewards strategies in tune with flexibility, well-being trends
Total rewards programs typically evolve over time, prompted by a changing workforce, labor market shifts and social and political pressures.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Pay gaps for black jobseekers may be partly tied to salary negotiations
Employers trying to maintain a fair and inclusive work environment may be challenged by unconscious biases, especially when setting pay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Oct. 26, 2018 -
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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ADP: US wages grew 3.5% year-over-year
Full employment is forcing employers to step up recruiting efforts and expand benefits, but isn't pushing up wages — yet.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Column
Back to Basics: An intro to employee benefits
In this installment of Back to Basics, HR Dive's senior editor Kate Tornone examines the basics of an area that has always daunted her — employee benefits.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Two-thirds of Americans would sacrifice half their income to work a job they love
A new survey found fair pay, combined with a solid slate of benefits and positive candidate and employee experiences, helps companies stand out.
By Katie Clarey • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Microsoft's new health plan is focused on a better patient experience
More employer-sponsored health plans are aiming for better treatment outcomes, service delivery and patient experience to improve employee health and cut costs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Mercer: Paid parental leave is now a mainstream benefit
Paid leave has become a crucial benefit; employees need it and employers use it as a means of retaining workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2018 -
The opioid epidemic at work: 1 year later
We asked experts: What kinds of changes have employers made to their benefits and healthcare strategies to combat drug addiction, and what could they do better?
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Sotheby's rolls out student loan repayment benefit
As companies help employees to decrease their student debt, they could also increase engagement and retention.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Opinion
5 ways to make benefits enrollment easier and less confusing
Do not bombard your employees with information as open enrollment approaches, writes Brenda J. Mullins, vice president of human resources and chief people officer at Aflac.
By Brenda J. Mullins • Oct. 23, 2018 -
Most employees would pay to keep their salary secret
Employees generally say they want employers to be more transparent about pay — but only if any information released is anonymous.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 22, 2018 -
47% of pregnant workers have considered quitting for a more breastfeeding-friendly job
Almost two-thirds of respondents to a recent survey said that a stigma surrounds breastfeeding in the workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Cisco to offer $20K benefit for adoption, egg storage
The tech company rolled out the new options just in time for open enrollment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2018 -
Aon: Employers working to keep healthcare premium increases down
Large employers have been active in absorbing some costs, supporting observations of a more "activist" approach to healthcare among this group.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2018 -
More employers are turning to onsite health clinics for employee primary care
One-third of large U.S. employers offer general medical worksite clinics, indicating their emergence as a method for addressing healthcare costs and engagement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Employees say managers set pay based on feelings, not skills
A perceived lack of fairness in the workplace can deeply stymie any attempts to create an engaging place to work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 15, 2018 -
IRS issues guidance on new meal, entertainment deductions
The deductions discussed in the IRS guidance have been a major point of discussion, according to accounting and consulting firm Hertzbach & Company.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Amazon to give some workers additional pay bumps to make up for slashed bonuses
Amazon maintains that all employees "will see an increase in their total compensation as a result of this announcement."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2018 -
DOL recovered $304M in back pay in FY 2018
The U.S. Department of Labor will push forward with its commitment to recover back pay owed to workers, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Amazon may be the Grinch of holiday hiring this year
Competitors are upping wages in a bid to compete with the e-commerce giant and meet ambitious hiring goals, but will it pay off?
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Walgreens slashes benefits after granting $100M in pay raises
To stay competitive while balancing their budgets, employers might have to come up with non-traditional benefits that appeal to workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Illinois gov. vetoes salary history ban a second time
The governor said he won't sign such a ban without a safe harbor for employers who conduct equal pay audits and work to remedy disparities.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 11, 2018 -
DOJ clears CVS-Aetna union
Approval of the $69 billion deal comes with a condition to sell Aetna's Medicare Part D business.
By Samantha Liss • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Washington, DC, becomes the newest battleground over tipped wages
District lawmakers voted to block Initiative 77, a measure approved by voters in June that would raise wages for tipped workers. Now it's up to the mayor to decide the outcome, which could have national implications.
By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Starbucks will help employees pay for emergency backup childcare, eldercare
The company's latest benefit just goes to show that employers are paying more attention to caregiving due in part to high demand from employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2018