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The need for caregiving benefits may have reached a fever pitch
With working women “sandwiched” between child and parent caregiving, HR leaders can offer flexibility and special paid leave, among other benefits, experts said. Caroline Colvin Reporter An October 2025 report points to a recurring trend among workplace experts: They’re championing the well-being of “the sandwich generation,” a phrase which typically refers to workers who care…
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Nearly all workers believe in title inflation — and most say it’s on the rise
The practice, which a recruiter previously told HR Dive began in startup culture, can create a number of internal issues for a company. Caroline Colvin, Reporter Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Previously, experts have warned that title inflation was on the rise. In 2022, one leader at an executive search firm blamed startup culture, saying these employers…
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This week in 5 numbers: For some workers, a cavity is better than talking politics
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many employers are advertising training opportunities to potential candidates. Ginger Christ, Editor Dentists care for patients at a Remote Area Medical mobile dental and medical clinic at Terre Haute South High School on Aug. 2, 2025, in Terre Haute, Ind.…
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US wage growth outpaces inflation, especially in certain sectors, report finds
HR teams may need to consider this gap to remain competitive in talent acquisition and retention. By Carolyn Crist A cashier sorts money at a restaurant in Miami, Fla. on Jan. 12, 2022. Typically, wages should outgrow inflation to match the rising costs of living, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab said. Joe Raedle via Getty…
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What Severance teaches us about the dark side of workplace culture
The hit US drama, Severance, takes us deep inside a dystopian workplace – but does it also trigger a twinge of recognition? Leadership expert Deborah Wain shares stark lessons from Apple TV’s hit drama on the realities of employee disconnection at work. If you haven’t yet jumped on the Severance hype train, let me set the stage…
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Progress or PR spin? Gender pay gap 2025 shows it’s still a man’s world, just with better reporting
The results of this year’s gender pay gap report are out, but do the results point to progress or PR spin? HRZone columnist Deborah Hartung believes reporting is a tick-box exercise for most and urges HR to go beyond the bare minimum. The publication of the gender pay gap 2025 reporting shows that the UK’s…
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2025 could be ‘a year of contention’ over pay, Payscale says
Thanks to a heightened focus on fair pay, organizations ranked compensation as a bigger challenge than recruiting or retention. Ginger Christ, Editor Listen to the article 3min https://www.hrdive.com/news/2025-could-be-a-year-of-contention-over-pay/742193/ Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Despite a slight decrease year-over-year in companies posting pay ranges in job ads, a “strong majority” (56%) still do — and have since…
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The case for holistic financial wellness
Sponsored Content By Bank of America As benefits managers look to expand their offerings beyond the basics, it might help to consider taking a holistic approach that includes the more nuanced — but equally as important — needs of their employees. This is important because employees are specifically looking for benefits that go beyond their retirement…
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How the gender wage gap has changed since 1982
Pew Research Center analysis shows that the gap has narrowed, but the details are nuanced. Caroline Colvin, Reporter Activist, journalist and leader of the feminist movement Gloria Steinem attends a taping of The Merv Griffin Show on June 30, 1982, in Los Angeles, Calif. Pew Research Center has released its annual revisitation of the gender…
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This week in 5 numbers: Are employers hiring AI talent too quickly?
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of hiring managers who are worried about creating a sustainable pipeline for talent with artificial intelligence skills. Ginger Christ, Editor Listen to the article https://www.hrdive.com/news/are-employers-hiring-ai-talent-too-quickly/742465/ While the gender pay gap showed signs of shrinking, unfair pay remains a top…
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