Walmart creates emergency leave policy for workers amid virus
The coronavirus outbreak has thrust corporate policies on paid leave and workplace practices into sharp focus, especially for the retail and restaurant industries.
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Chipotle offers corporate employees unlimited PTO, adds parental perks
The restaurant chain is rolling out new benefits for corporate employees and may consider extending them to food service staff.
Levi Strauss offers employees paid caregiver leave benefit
“Given the demographic trends we are seeing, today’s workforce will continue to face the challenges of caregiving,” says Scott White, vice president of global people operations and rewards at Levi Strauss.
Denmark extends paid leave to 8 weeks for new fathers
Parents will now be entitled to a total of 16 weeks of time off.
Finland increases paid parental leave to 14 months
The total amount of families’ daily allowance days would increase from 11.5 months to more than 14 months, with both parents receiving an equal quota of 164 days.
The current state of paid leave in the workplace
“When it comes to leave, there is still an opportunity to meet the specific needs of your population,” says LuAnn Heinen, vice president at Business Group on Health.
Unum increases adoption benefit limit to $25,000
The company also expanded benefits to include a variety of family planning options, from fertility treatments to adoption and surrogacy.
Increase in paid parental leave policies still leave women behind
Careers with a high number of men, like finance and technology, are much more likely to get paid time off to care for newborns than those in other female-populated industries, like healthcare and retail.
Automating 401(k) plans helps drive employee participation
Auto enrollment and auto escalation led to a 97% participation rate in SSI Group’s 401(k) benefit, the firm's HR director says.
42 employers that boosted their benefits in 2019
From fertility benefits to options for gig workers, companies made significant changes to their packages this year.
The 15 most popular employee perks
These are the most coveted non-insurance and retirement benefits, according to employees surveyed by Unum.
Benefits Think Flexibility can help ease employee stress during the holiday season
Employers can help their workers relax and enjoy the holiday season with important benefits and perks.
Matt Jackson
Thomsons Online Benefits
How paid leave for government workers will pay off
Offering paid leave encourages retention and cuts down on costs for employers.
Intel expands paid leave benefits for 2020
Employees on parental leave will have an option to ease back into work through a part-time schedule.
How to prevent employees from taking advantage of unlimited PTO
Setting guidelines will level the playing field for employees with generous vacation policies.
Government employees will receive paid parental leave under new bill
New parents will be given 12 weeks off to care for newborns if they've worked for the government for one year.
Closing the benefits gap between married and single employees
Single employees are missing out on $118 in healthcare contributions compared to their married counterparts. Here’s how employers can make benefits more equitable.
Benefits Think 8 things to know about paid family leave laws
Your company may be losing the war for talent by not offering a comprehensive PFML program.
Jonathan Kemp
Sun Life U.S.
Pilot Flying J adds six weeks of paid parental leave
The travel center operator is providing the benefit to all full and part-time employees.
Benefits Think Benefit blunders can provide professional moments of learning
What employers are doing right — and wrong — can provide vital lessons for HR and benefits professionals seeking a road map that helps avoid mishaps along the way.
Walden Siew
Arizent