Comp & Benefits: Page 71
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Aldi ranks first for pay transparency among firms polled by PayScale
Salary and compensation information, generally private matters in the past, have become more democratized in the information age.
By Ryan Golden • July 31, 2018 -
Salary.com merges with Compdata as turbulent market calls for pay data management
Increased calls for pay equity and a tight talent market have pressed employers to improve analysis of their compensation data.
By Kathryn Moody • July 31, 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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Glassdoor: Salary reigns as the top job attraction, but benefits and perks still matter
Not all employers can afford to plump up employees' paychecks, but that doesn't necessarily disqualify them from good retention rates.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 30, 2018 -
Wages of job hoppers are up in response to tight labor market
People leave jobs for many reasons, but money remains a top motivator — and employers are taking notice.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 27, 2018 -
Many workers that consider job hopping aren't actually dissatisfied
Wages are still a primary driver of attrition, according to a new Comet survey, but that may not tell the whole story.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2018 -
Number of employees offered employer healthcare is up for the first time in 6 years
While employers remain hesitant to raise wages, the tight labor market has prompted some to improve benefits offerings.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2018 -
Million-dollar medical claims went up 87% in last three years
Steep rises in medical claims require employers to find and adopt cost-savings measures to offset increases.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2018 -
Employers are expanding their budgets to help workers with money woes
Workers' debt and other financial worries are driving down productivity, so employers are increasingly willing to invest in education to curb the problem.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 23, 2018 -
Gas station's occasional cash payments for overtime didn't fulfill FLSA requirements
DOL said the employer paid workers $100 cash on an occasional basis, without regard to the number of overtime hours they actually worked.
By Lisa Burden • July 23, 2018 -
Millennials are critical of their employers' development programs
For development to serve as the retention advantage it can be, employers will have to ensure it's modernized and relevant.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 20, 2018 -
Counteroffers don't get employees to stay, after all
Employers must understand why an employee may be leaving and seek to solve the underlying issues rather than shell out money as a stopgap.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 19, 2018 -
AmeriGas, more than 20 others join healthcare benefits initiative
The National Business Group on Health's Leadership Forum on Employee Experience will seek to help employers improve benefits engagement and experience.
By Ryan Golden • July 19, 2018 -
60% of tech workers say they're discouraged from discussing pay
The taboo against talking about pay has held many back from discussing it, but that mindset is changing and HR needs to be ready.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 19, 2018 -
Cybersecurity's gender diversity struggles have roots in lack of interest, pay equity
Technology's biggest players are increasingly pushing for diversity, but the industry is still beset by a number of structural obstacles.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 17, 2018 -
Female, black C-suite members consistently paid less than white men
In response to the push for pay equity, employers are reviewing their compensation practices, flagging disparities and devising ways to correct problems.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 17, 2018 -
Opinion
4 ways employee benefits apps enhance the employee experience and boost ROI
Employers spend $825 per month on benefits per employee, but they may be missing out on solutions that could ultimately save money and time, Jennifer Riley of Hodges-Mace writes.
By Jennifer Riley • July 17, 2018 -
Auto-deducted lunch breaks land employer in hot water
The FLSA doesn't explicitly prohibit exceptions timekeeping, but it can be risky, experts say.
By Lisa Burden • July 17, 2018 -
Independent workforce continues to grow, generating $1.3T in revenue
They haven't completely taken over the workforce, but contingent workers will be a key source of talent for recruiters, a report from MBO Partners says.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 16, 2018 -
PayScale: Business owners, shareholders — not workers — gained most from tax cut
Employers must consider what impact decreases in wages and wage growth might have on the talent value proposition.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 13, 2018 -
Salary budget increases are up, but barely
Despite tax changes and a tight labor market, the movement isn’t the growth that was anticipated, according to WorldatWork.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 12, 2018 -
Employees most likely to quit for a higher salary elsewhere
Money is still a prime motivator for workers, despite the desire for more respect and better opportunities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2018 -
Researchers: For Uber drivers, 'learning-by-doing' part of gender pay disparity
For women looking to increase wages with remote work, the odds are still stacked against them when it comes to wage parity.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 10, 2018 -
Delaware passes minimum wage hikes
With Delaware and Massachusetts legislatures among the latest to pass minimum wage increases, more state and municipal pay hikes could be on the way.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 9, 2018 -
US gained 213,000 jobs in June, while unemployment edged back up to 4%
While unemployment showed a mild increase, projections have claimed that it could fall as low as 3.5% within a year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 9, 2018 -
18 city and state minimum wage hikes kick in this month
Of those, 13 are within the $12.00 to $15.70 range — which could lead to job losses, the Employment Policies Institute argues.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 6, 2018