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Slower wage growth, inflation could spell trouble for employee earnings

Workers are likely to stay put in their current jobs as inflation cuts into earnings, an economist told HR Brew.


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Some Meta executives could see a $1B windfall under new compensation plan

While Meta executives are unlikely to realize the value of these awards, they show how such compensation packages are becoming a key retention lever.


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Trump says federal government ‘can’t take care of daycare’ amid ongoing war with Iran

For as long as the federal government declines to pass more robust policies to support the care economy, it looks likely that employers will continue to play a major role.


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Trump administration gives green light for alternative assets in 401(k) plans

The Department of Labor recently rolled out a proposed rule seeking to deliver on its promise to allow more alternative assets into 401(k) plans. Here's what HR needs to know.


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To counter rising gas prices, employers revisit subsidies and work-from-home arrangements

DoorDash is one company offering workers emergency relief as gas prices rise due to the US-Israeli war in Iran.


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The Business of Benefits: Second-chance hiring at Frontier Co-op

Herbs and spices manufacturer Frontier Co-op has used second-chance hiring practices when considering job applicants since 2018. In the latest edition of our Business of Benefits series, we dig into the design and ROI.


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Why firms like Abbott and Land O’Lakes let workers retire gradually

Just 7% of employers offered a phased retirement program in 2025, but those that did have seen a few positive returns. Some see it as a way to give workers additional time to save while transitioning out of roles that are core to their identities. Others say it’s helpful for training the next generation of workers.

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