UPDATE: DOL extends public comment period on rescission of FLSA tip pool rules

The Obama-era rules prohibited employers from redistributing gratuities to nontipped employees, even if all workers involved received minimum wage.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 13, 2017

Study: Millennials are the most unsatisfied IT professionals

Most want better pay, according to a new report, but some are looking for a chance to work independently as a consultant.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2017

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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

Wellness Workdays to certify outstanding employee wellness programs

Programs will be measured on assessment, strategy, implementation and evaluation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2017

Want more women applicants? Shake up your recruiting practices

In a new report, Fairygodboss says employers may want to consider shifting their recruitment strategies to diversify their applicant pool.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2017

Lyft to provide drivers with education benefits

The gig economy isn't known for developing its contract workers — but it could be a key retention strategy in an increasingly tough market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2017

Workers claim Microsoft discriminated against women in pay, promotions

But a company spokesperson criticized the commissioned reports, saying researchers "mischaracterized" key data.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2017

Adobe says it's reached 100% pay equity in the US

Since uncovering a pay gap in July, the company vowed to close it by year's end.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2017

House committee considers paid leave bill

SHRM and others from the employer community told lawmakers that Congressional action is needed to deal with the state and local leave law patchwork.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2017

Gig work growth is up, but where are the benefits?

Some freelance and contingent workers hold dangerous jobs, but they generally lack benefits like workers' comp and health insurance, advocates say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2017

How to make unlimited holiday a success

Will an unlimited vacation policy actually make your company more productive? Kristel Moedt, Global People and Talent Director at Bynder, writes about her company's experience.

By Kristel Moedt • Dec. 6, 2017

61% of employees say well-being programs don't fit their needs

Even so, research from Willis Towers Watson shows a large number of employers plan to address all four components of well-being in 2018.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2017

Why building a 'culture of health' can improve employee engagement

A truly effective work culture is one that enables employees to work to the best of their abilities by creating a supportive and energizing environment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 5, 2017

CVS-Aetna may rewrite the book on purchasing prescription drug benefits

Large employers, frustrated with the opacity of their PBMs, should take notice.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 5, 2017

California Amazon warehouse worker alleges break time violations

The fulfillment center's vast size is part of the problem, the plaintiff noted, because it takes so long to walk to and from break areas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 4, 2017

The HR Dive Awards for 2017

The 2017 awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies, trends and breakthroughs are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Dec. 4, 2017

Fail of the Year: Healthcare reform

The GOP had majorities in two houses. Employers were on board and ready for change. A vocal White House put the pressure on. So what happened?

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 4, 2017

Executive of the Year: Katee Van Horn, GoDaddy

Hoping to drive innovation through diversity, GoDaddy has overhauled its personnel processes to ensure women and minorities can advance.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 4, 2017

Bill would mandate $48K overtime threshold

A legislative fix could put an end to the debate around DOL's authority to set an FLSA salary threshold.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 1, 2017

Report: Amazon workers collapsed on the job after 55-hour workweeks, high targets

A UK journalist went undercover to investigate the working conditions of a local Amazon warehouse.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2017

Having the right personality could land job applicants a higher salary

But researchers in the Netherlands also rebuffed the idea that the "ideal candidate" exists for a given job.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2017

Successful financial wellness programs require behavioral changes, not just literacy

In contrast to employers' responses in the Aon Hewitt study, only 6% of workers “strongly agree” that their company is helping them manage their money more effectively.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2017

Randstad Staffing recruiters lose overtime suit

An appeals court found that the recruiters exhibited enough "independent judgment" on the job to be exempt from overtime.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 30, 2017

ACA compliance in 2018: What's changing and what's staying the same

The most important thing to know about the ACA for next year is that it remains in effect, but employers also need to note that a few deadlines and standards have changed.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Nov. 30, 2017

Frequent business travelers have an undue share of health problems

Employees who consistently travel show higher levels of insomnia, weight gain, viruses and other issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2017

The best places to work for parents offer generous paid leave, work-life balance

Fortune's latest list reveals the importance of a culture that values families of all types.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2017