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Pay transparency warrants a “nuanced” approach, new research suggests

Lower-performing workers may lose motivation and be less likely to negotiate for a raise when pay, rank are revealed.


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Why one company pivoted from tuition reimbursement and embraced online learning

While the internet company still offers a tuition reimbursement benefit, employees can now pursue degree and certificate programs online through L&D platform Guild.


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E.l.f. Beauty chief people officer on fairness in employee benefits

All employees get stock options from day one of employment.


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Lawsuits targeting employers’ work with PBMs put HR on alert

Several lawsuits highlight employers’ role negotiating health plan contracts with pharmacy benefit managers that include pricey prescription drugs.


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How CVS Health became a “menopause-friendly” workplace

More employers now see a return-on-investment from menopause programming, the CEO of the organization granting accreditations told HR Brew.


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Why some companies are more reluctant to link compensation to DEI

The Trump administration’s focus on this practice is prompting some employers to be more cautious about tying compensation to DEI, but recent data indicates they haven’t dropped these policies altogether.

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