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Service Hell: Tipped Employees Suffer Poor Mental Health

Research finds that service workers are more likely to suffer from depression, sleeplessness and stress.

Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at HRE. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Aug 1st, 2018 | 3 min read

In the Debt Crisis, Employers Offer Student Loan Paydown

Education benefits can open up opportunities for the individual, the company and the community.
Danielle Westermann King, staff writer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Wed Aug 1st, 2018 | 11 min read

Trading Spaces

With teamwork and flexibility center stage in workplaces of the future, employers are creating open workspaces with unassigned desks.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Fri Jul 27th, 2018 | 10 min read

Want to Retain Employees? Pay Their Bosses More

Employees feel motivated when their bosses are paid well, according to a new study.

Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at HRE. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Jul 26th, 2018 | 4 min read

Calculating an ROI From Healthcare

Vendors have long talked up their ability to deliver a return on investment, but here’s one that’s now backing it up with a guarantee.
Carol Harnett is HRE’s benefits columnist. She is a 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
Tue Jul 24th, 2018 | 3 min read

3 Biases Keeping Employees from Making Better Benefits Decisions

Following the crowd can sometimes lead employees to make poor choices on benefits.
Helen Calvin is chief revenue officer at Jellyvision. Send letters about this story to hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Helen Calvin
Tue Jul 24th, 2018 | 4 min read

Survey: Companies Struggling to Meet Workers’ Wellbeing Needs

A new survey finds workers wondering if their organizations really care for them.
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 Jul 13th, 2018 | 3 min read

Is Loneliness a Workplace Epidemic?

A new survey details people’s isolation, but experts point out how smart companies are counteracting this trend.

Wayne D'Orio, a freelance writer based in the greater New York City area, writes frequently about human resources and education. View Article
Wayne D'Orio
Thu Jul 5th, 2018 | 3 min read

Job Seekers Weigh In on Harassment, Bullying

New research finds job seekers place a high value on how companies deal with harassment and bullying.
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 Jul 3rd, 2018 | 2 min read

How PayScale is Celebrating ‘Independence Week’

Mandatory time off from work could be one way to avoid holiday burnout.
Jennifer Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Mon Jul 2nd, 2018 | 2 min read

Responding to the Needs of Low-Wage Workers

Here's why ongoing access to affordable healthcare services is vital to low-wage workers.
Carol Harnett is HRE’s benefits columnist. She is a 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
Thu Jun 28th, 2018 | 4 min read

Do You Know What Your Candidates Want?

Job seekers are placing a priority on good benefits packages.

Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at HRE. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Jun 22nd, 2018 | 3 min read

The Truth About the Opioid Crisis at Work

The workplace is the perfect place for intervention, experts suggest.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Thu Jun 21st, 2018 | 3 min read

Time to Upgrade Comp Programs

Greater transparency is top-of-mind for many employers.
Danielle Westermann King, staff writer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Mon Jun 18th, 2018 | 2 min read

Is There a Gender-Pay Inequity Disconnect?

Many HR leaders report it's not an issue at their organization.
David Shadovitz is editor of HRE. He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri Jun 15th, 2018 | 2 min read

What’s Causing Employee Burnout?

The risk for employee burnout can be reduced with changes to time-off policies and scheduling processes, according to a new report.
Jennifer Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Thu Jun 14th, 2018 | 3 min read

Who Is Most Likely to Get a Pay Raise?

A new study aims to ensure employers make fair, equitable pay adjustments across their organization.
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 Jun 5th, 2018 | 3 min read

Targeting Millennials for International Assignments

Why global relocations can be a win-win for employers and Gen Y.
David Shadovitz is editor of HRE. He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri Jun 1st, 2018 | 3 min read

Walmart Will Pay for Employees’ College

The world's largest retailer will pay for its employees to obtain college degrees in two subject areas.

Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at Human Resource Executive®. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. 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
Thu May 31st, 2018 | 3 min read

Why Disability Insurance Matters

Getting employers to see the benefits of this safety net is a difficult but worthwhile endeavor.

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
Wed May 30th, 2018 | 6 min read