Total Rewards
SHRM strives to improve work, worker, and workplace through promoting policies and arming HR with the best practices. This hub will provide you with the latest news and trends in total rewards, along with best practices for employers.
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Latest Total Rewards News & Insights
SHRM’s latest Civility Index reveals that a third of U.S. workers would accept a pay cut to eliminate workplace incivility. Find out what that means for HR.
HR professionals often prioritize helping others, but they can’t ignore their personal well-being. Learn how leaders can set boundaries and focus on self-care.
Financial pressures are prompting U.S. employers to plan smaller salary increases for 2026. But learn why HR leaders should stay flexible with their plans.
Employees may soon be able to invest their retirement savings in cryptocurrency, private equity, and real estate. Here’s what it could mean for employers.
Core inflation jumped up in July, but annual headline inflation stayed the same as in June.
U.S. workers expect to spend an average of $172,500 on medical expenses throughout retirement. Discover how HSAs can help employees prepare.
Learn about Rhode Island’s new menopause accommodations law. Understand how it impacts HR policies, workplace inclusivity, and potential nationwide trends.
The tennis superstar said she returned to competition to get health insurance. Experts say her comments reflect employees’ widespread confusion about COBRA coverage.
Discover ways HR can coach managers regarding paid time off so that employees are getting the most out of the benefit.
Discover how rising health care costs and a changing economic environment are causing employers to consider raising deductibles and premiums for their workers.
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Member Resources
Craft a tailored paid sabbatical leave policy for your organization, empowering innovation and self-development while maintaining clear eligibility guidelines.
This comprehensive sick-leave policy details accrual rates, usage guidelines, and procedures to support the medical needs of employees and their families.
Medical loss ratio (MLR) rebates are mandated under the Affordable Care Act whenever health insurers do not spend at least a certain percentage (generally, 80% to 85%) of the prior year's health insurance premiums on health care services.
Explore this short-term disability benefits policy offering income replacement for eligible employees unable to work due to illness, pregnancy, or injury.