Millennials and older workers split on work motivations

Flexible work options, however, appear to be highly desirable to workers across generational lines, according to a recent FlexJobs survey.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2018

Why Netflix was named a top employer brand

Increasingly, employers have to both build a strong company culture and spread the word about their employee experience to attract top candidates. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 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

Auto-deducted lunch breaks continue to land employers in court

The FLSA doesn't expressly prohibit automatic deductions, but recent lawsuits show that they can be risky.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 20, 2018

Navigating mandatory minimum wage increases and historically low unemployment rates

HR should view minimum wage increases as an opportunity to evaluate hiring and compensation policies across their companies, writes Paycor CHRO Karen Crone.

By Karen Crone • Sept. 20, 2018

The typical worker has saved $0 for retirement

Automatic enrollment is the most powerful tool an employer has to encourage employees to save for retirement, National Institute on Retirement Security Executive Director Diane Oakley said.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 19, 2018

Court advances ATF employees' overtime suit

Agency employees say they were misclassified as exempt and denied overtime for years.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 19, 2018

Most workers are satisfied with their benefits but want choice

A strong majority of both employees and employers report a positive benefits marketplace experience, which may be welcome news on the eve of open enrollment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2018

Study: Managers see lack of loyalty in lengthy maternity leaves

Employers are offering longer parental leaves, but is this generosity harming women's standing in the workplace?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Sept. 18, 2018

Survey: 'Work perks' are gaining on traditional benefits

Employees say fringe benefits will be a key consideration in evaluating future jobs, signaling how seriously they consider employers' offerings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 17, 2018

One industry's CHROs are seeing pay increases as the role becomes more strategic

HR issues underpin some of the toughest business challenges today and industries are beginning to recognize that.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2018

Point solutions are playing a lead role in healthcare benefits cost control

Previously, employers handled increased costs by raising deductibles or offering less generous plans, but 44% of respondents in a Mercer report said they don't plan to do either in 2019.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2018

Social media and work interrupt needed lunch breaks

When an employee pauses midday to enjoy a non-boring salad and a conversation with a co-worker, he or she could regain a lot of the energy lost that morning.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2018

Failure to communicate relocation options can create a retention problem

Shuffling staff can be a wise strategy in a tight labor market, allowing employers to avoid the expensive external hiring process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2018

Trump's driver drops overtime suit, moves to arbitration

While the president may emerge from these claims unscathed, other employers often aren't so lucky. Compliance issues can affect both talent attraction and retention.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 12, 2018

Most workers say they'd be more productive working at home

Research has shown that flexible work policies can benefit employees for a wide range of reasons.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2018

Workers are worried about retirement — and they want employers' help

Studies continue to show that employees' financial concerns are front and center at work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2018

Words of affirmation top remote and onsite workers' reward preference

As more employees work remotely, traditional rewards might not be enough to engage and retain them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2018

Multigenerational workers find common ground in wanting financial security, work-life balance

The report also found, however, that the different generations still harbor stereotypes about each other.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2018

SMB wages, job growth fell in August as workers picked up the slack

Weekly hours worked are up, an indication that employees are working longer hours to make up for reduced hiring, according to an analysis by Paychex and IHS Markit.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2018

Study: 41% of employees will only accept jobs offering flexible work schedules

In a tight labor market, employers will need to offer enticing benefits to recruit, engage and keep top talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2018

Federal contractor minimum wage will rise to $10.60 in 2019

The Trump administration made good on many deregulation promises but E.O. 13658 remains, and employers doing business with the federal government will have to be in compliance come Jan. 1.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2018

5 ways to show prospective applicants that your company supports mental health

As your company looks to recruit top talent, show prospective employees that your company will support their mental health, writes Bernie Wong, senior associate at Mind Share Partners.

By Bernie Wong • Sept. 6, 2018

Job applicants with longer commutes less likely to get a callback

A Notre Dame study of Washington, D.C., job openings found that for every mile separating their listed address from a job site, applicants' chances drop.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2018

Restaurant pays $45K to settle claim that it paid back-of-house workers a flat rate

Employees covered by the FLSA are generally entitled to overtime pay unless they meet one of several exemptions and the law's salary threshold.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 6, 2018

Puerto Rico contractor pays $500K to settle hurricane recovery overtime claim

Employment laws still apply during disasters, and experts suggest that compliance efforts be included in disaster planning so an employer isn't caught off guard.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 5, 2018