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Laid-off Sears workers push for hardship fund
Employers may continue to see more laid-off workers fighting for hardship severance pay thanks to the success of the Toys R Us workers' campaign.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Report: Employee experience will drive business success in 2019
Today's workers want more than just a paycheck, and employers will need to adjust to the mindset shift.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Adeline Kon/HR DiveTrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?
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Most US workers say wellness programs are a consideration in choosing a job
At the same time, one-fifth of companies don't offer health and wellness programs, according to OfficeTeam.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Uber to pay $1.3M to settle its oldest nationwide misclassification suit
Employers have received little classification guidance from DOL, so it's important to understand how applicable courts test employee status.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 9, 2019 -
ACA is still here: What you need to know for 2019
While employers are facing little immediate change, experts say it's important to remain vigilant.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Microsoft tops list of most 'just' employers
Top-rated companies also pay fewer environmental, safety and EEOC fines, according to JUST Capital.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Federal employees sue government over lack of pay during shutdown
Following the 2013 shutdown, a federal judge found FLSA violations and awarded workers twice their pay in damages.
By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 3, 2019 -
AARP releases HR guide to digital tools for caregivers
Companies are putting more focus on employee caregivers' needs through innovative benefits and tools.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Introverted employees score lower on well-being than extroverted colleagues
Companies may be inadvertently overlooking the contributions of introverted workers, a new study suggested.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2019 -
'Resilience' well-being programs may not work
Are employers testing well-being programs' effectiveness before offering them?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2019 -
Our 10 best benefits stories of 2018
Top benefits stories at HR Dive this year covered updates to newer support areas, like employer student loan repayment contributions, as well as the old standbys.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 28, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Google's 'shadow workforce' highlights tech industry's contingent worker problem
One group of workers at the tech giant feels it's been left in the dark.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Supportive leadership drives successful well-being programs, says new study
Company leaders might want to get more active in employee health and wellness programs — it pays off.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Closing the gender gap will take 108 years, pay equity index shows
The gender pay gap is so persistent worldwide that experts don't expect women to reach parity on a global scale for decades.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2018 -
EEOC rescinds wellness regulations ahead of sunset date
The agency also has delayed its plan to replace the rules, leaving employers without guidance on wellness plan incentives.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Slight uptick in budgeted salary increases predicted for 2019
Wages held steady in 2018 as predicted, despite employers' concerns about talent attraction and retention in a tight labor market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2018 -
A running list of states and localities that have outlawed pay history questions
The City Council of Cleveland, Ohio, passed an ordinance prohibiting pay history questions with limited exceptions.
By Kate Tornone • Updated April 30, 2025 -
Execs say laws pose hurdle to closing the gig benefits gap
A sitting U.S. senator said solving the gap will take a "whole-of-society effort."
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 19, 2018 -
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Math, economics top the fastest-growing remote jobs
Out-of-office positions in recent FlexJobs listings include actuarial analysts, economics faculty members and data scientists.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2018 -
What to expect after whirlwind ACA ruling
The decision, which will almost certainly be appealed, would effectively wipe out Medicaid expansion and pre-existing condition protections.
By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Match Group announces 100% pay equity following audit
The company hired an external firm to conduct a compensation analysis over a five-month period.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Mercer: Paid leave, HSAs and AI technology to top 2019 benefits trends
Employers will continue looking for ways to cut healthcare expenses while offering benefits that attract and retain talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Survey uncovers diverse financial needs across workplace demographics
When it comes to financial wellness programs, employers should avoid a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to helping workers find long-term financial security.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2018 -
Realtor Keller Williams leads Indeed's Top-rated Workplaces for Culture in 2018
Lists like this one can help employers gauge their standing as a good — or bad — workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2018 -
SHRM renews call for pretax student loan repayment benefits
With the average college grad entering the workforce with $40,000 in student loan debt, employers are looking for creative ways to address the problem.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2018