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

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?

By HR Dive staff

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

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

Low unemployment is making the job search easier for employees

Additionally, most employees participating in a new TD AmeriTrade survey said that low unemployment rates should result in higher wages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2018

Don't be afraid of the dialogue: Pay equity starts with leadership

If your employees don't understand their compensation — and why it is where it is — that's a huge problem, writes Beth Steinberg, chief people officer at Zenefits.

By Beth Steinberg • Oct. 9, 2018

Employers say mental illness, substance abuse at 2-year peak

As employers recognize the effects of such issues on the workforce, the solutions offered will fare better when they've been designed thoughtfully and presented thoroughly.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Oct. 8, 2018

Labor market to add 8M jobs in next 5 years, but mid-wage jobs lose out

The question of wage growth in this market has been a curious one, especially as unemployment falls to deep lows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 8, 2018