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Wellthy acquires Cleo in bid to become ‘singular platform for family care’
he goal of bringing the two companies together is to provide “best-in-class, end-to-end family care support,” Wellthy’s CEO said.
Courtney Vinopal is a senior reporter for HR Brew covering total rewards and compliance. Her reporting has appeared in a variety of print, broadcast, and digital outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, PBS NewsHour, and Quartz. Prior to entering journalism, Courtney worked for the press office of the French Embassy in Washington.
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HR can reward ‘scarce skills’ in light of moderate raise budgets
Moderate budget increases “really [reinforce] the importance of your comp strategy,” a leader with Marsh says. “This cannot be, ‘put it on autopilot, let it run.’”
Compliance
Legislative lowdown: EEOC votes to overhaul federal discrimination complaint process
Under a proposed rule, federal employees who file discrimination complaints against their agencies would no longer be guaranteed a hearing with an EEOC administrative judge.
Total Rewards
What a $480,000-a-year cancer drug means for employer health coverage
Rasonque’s approval is an exciting development in the fight to cure cancer, but could further challenge employers to carefully manage use.
HR Strategy
Airbnb’s new people leader will oversee both HR and communications
Fallon O’Connor, who’s been with the company for 11 years, previously served as VP of global communications.
HR Strategy
To help manage a turnaround, Lumen Technologies tapped Brené Brown
Lumen’s chief people and AI enablement officer says concepts such as “rumbling” and “clear is kind” have come in handy as the company seeks to reimagine its business.
Compliance
Legislative lowdown: Federal agencies issue guidance on wellness programs
Employers need not pay employees retroactively in order to satisfy legal requirements regarding wellness programs that promote healthy habits, such as quitting smoking.
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EU workers want to learn about their pay, even if employers aren’t prepared to share
One month after the EU Pay Transparency Directive still went into effect, HR leaders were still figuring out how to comply.
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Low startup costs and reduced turnover spur more small business to offer 401(k)s
Some 31% of small businesses now offer a retirement plan to their employees, up from 19% in 2019, according to payroll and benefits platform Gusto.
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Legislative lowdown: IRS, Treasury release guidance for employer-sponsored Trump Accounts
These recent proposed regulations from the Treasury might help more employers decide whether they want to contribute to Trump Accounts on behalf of employees’ kids.