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Compensation

Nonprofit rolls out student loan benefit, adding to growing trend

Northern Rivers Family of Services hopes the perk will help them recruit and retain talent.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Dec 23rd, 2019 | 2 min read

Why instant pay benefits are showing growth

Employers are using the tech as an advantage to increase productivity and reduce employee turnover.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Nov 15th, 2019 | 2 min read

John Sumser: Driving salary transparency with intelligent tools

Salary.com's Market Pricing Tool was a standout at HR Tech.
Emerging Intelligence columnist John Sumser is the principal analyst at HRExaminer. He researches the impact of data, analytics, AI and associated ethical issues on the workplace. John works with vendors and HR departments to identify problems, define solutions and clarify the narrative. He recently spoke at the HR Tech Conference, when HRExaminer’s Second Annual Index of Intelligent Software in HR was published. View Article
John Sumser
Thu Nov 7th, 2019 | 3 min read

DOL issues proposed rule on fluctuating workweeks

Trump administration moves to align bonus, incentive pay with inconsistent employee schedules.

Nick Otto
Tue Nov 5th, 2019 | 2 min read

Are tech companies pushing back against pay transparency?

A consultant says the urge to suppress salary discussions may be understandable in some contexts.

Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor at Human Resource Executive®. A Penn State graduate, Andy also spent two years in the U.S. Army prior to attending college and attained the rank of sergeant while serving in the Army Reserves. He can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Aug 28th, 2019 | 5 min read

Why on-demand pay is in demand

Some employers are turning to on-demand-pay apps to help employees living paycheck to paycheck.
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Fri Aug 9th, 2019 | 8 min read

How Are Employers Holding the Line on Salary Increases?

Organizations are using spot bonuses and incentive programs to limit salary increases.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He has written cover stories for the magazine about Google, Nike and other large companies. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Aug 6th, 2019 | 2 min read

As Wages Rise, Who Benefits More: Men or Women?

New research finds women's wages are rising faster than their male counterparts.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He has written cover stories for the magazine about Google, Nike and other large companies. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Thu Jul 25th, 2019 | 2 min read

Sizing up Digital Talent’s Impact on Compensation

Can a pay-analytics platform effectively reward digital talent based on performance?
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri Jun 28th, 2019 | 2 min read

What If We Paid Employees When They Couldn’t Work?

Innovative PTO programs can satisfy one of employees’ top needs: flexibility.
Carol Harnett is HRE’s Benefits columnist. She is a widely respected consultant, speaker, writer and trendspotter in the fields of employee benefits, health and productivity management, health and performance innovation, and value-based health. Follow her on Twitter via @carolharnett and on her video blog, The Work.Love.Play.Daily. View Article
Carol Harnett
Sun Jun 2nd, 2019 | 5 min read

Will Companies Really Be Fined for Paying Men More than Women?

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris says that, as president, she will fine companies that don't offer equal pay.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He has written cover stories for the magazine about Google, Nike and other large companies. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. He can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Wed May 22nd, 2019 | 2 min read

EEOC to Require Compensation Data by End of September

The agency indicates it intends to collect two years of data in the current cycle.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue May 7th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here’s Why TSA Employees Are So Unhappy

A recent report finds that airport security officers are unhappy about their pay and their managers.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Apr 4th, 2019 | 2 min read

Will Paycheck Fairness Act Actually Lead to Equal Pay?

The bill, which has been introduced every year since 1997, now faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Apr 2nd, 2019 | 2 min read

To Report or Not To Report: Pay-Data Drama Continues

The EEOC's new reporting system doesn't contain any pay-reporting requirements.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Mar 19th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here’s How to Reduce Unethical Behavior via Comp Plans

What can HR do to ensure workers won’t cross the threshold of corporate dishonesty?
Maura C. Ciccarelli is a freelance writer and marketing communications consultant based in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. She writes for Human Resource Executive® magazine about HR trends on best practices, talent development, healthcare and benefits, technology, legal issues, and more. View Article
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Wed Mar 6th, 2019 | 3 min read

New Ruling Means Employers Must Report Pay Data

Employers need to prepare for their pay practices to be placed under a microscope.

Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Mar 5th, 2019 | 3 min read

Supreme Court Strikes Down Pay-Equity Case

The high court reversed a landmark pay-equity ruling for a very unusual reason.

Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Feb 26th, 2019 | 3 min read

New Survey Identifies Pay, Diversity Gaps in HR

The HR industry itself is far from diverse, but there is reason for hope.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Wed Feb 20th, 2019 | 2 min read

What’s at the Heart of this Compensation Conundrum?

New report finds employers are concerned about losing talent but are hesitant to increase base pay.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Feb 12th, 2019 | 2 min read