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OCTOBER 10, 2024

On October 10, the Social Security Administration announced that the 2025 social security wage base will be $176,100, an increase of $7,500 from $168,600 in 2024.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I recently presented a webinar for financial practitioners called Important Financial Transitions in Later Life. Based on content of my book , Flipping a Switch , “flipped switches” are a metaphor for later life transitions. Below is a brief summary of 11 financial transitions: Spending Down Retirement Savings - It can be difficult psychologically for “super savers” to spend down accumulated wealth because it feels like a loss.

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Achievers

OCTOBER 3, 2024

There’s no doubt that today’s workforce is rapidly changing, as millennial and Gen Z employees continue to transform the modern workplace. This new, multi-generational labor pool has ushered in a new set of expectations that employers can’t afford to ignore. Companies across industries are to take a long, hard look at how they approach complex topics, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It’s one thing to write a great policy. It’s something different to implement it. We’ve been talking about artificial intelligence (AI) policies in this series. The first article focused on why organizations need to have both AI strategies and policies. In the second article, we discussed some things to consider when writing an Artificial Intelligence policy.

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Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Last week at Orgatec, many firms continued to repeat the claim that “sitting is the new smoking” in their marketing spiel. There’s something in this. The risks of a sedentary lifestyle include health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Standing desks have been seen as a way to reduce the time people spend sitting while at work as a fix for such health problems.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Young graduates are having a hard time finding employment, but matters aren’t any easier for older workers either. Ageism in hiring has always been a problem, however, older workers are increasingly worried about the obstacles in their way to finding work. A recent study by CWI Labs found that 59% of workers aged 50 or older believe their age has created roadblocks in their job hunt.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Unless you’ve been living under a rock during the past three years, you know that inflation- i.e., an increase in the cost of goods and services- has been a major concern of U.S. households as their dollars purchase less than they did prior to the pandemic. While virtually no household purchase has been exempt, areas of highest recent concern are food, vehicles, insurance, and housing.

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3Sixty Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When a campaign promises big returns but falters in execution, the consequences ripple through revenue, brand perception, and customer loyalty. In this video, Nicholas Biron dissects Dunkin’s recent Halloween bucket campaign, revealing how misaligned supply chains and poor coordination turned a clever marketing idea into a missed opportunity. With vivid real-world insights, he uncovers the costly gap between demand generation and operational readiness – a lesson not just for retail but for

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

By surveying employee preferences, leveraging tax-qualified accounts and exploring alternative funding, employers can offer valuable benefits while maintaining financial stability.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A new report from the British Council for Offices (BCO) argues that if employers want their staff to ‘return to office’, they need to approach the workplace in the same way they would their customers by creating spaces that offer experiences workers actively seek out. The report, titled Towards Experience Utopia , claims to serve as a comprehensive guide for creating optimal working environments that integrate the best aspects of both remote and in-office work.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Employees across the globe have been pushing for a shift to a four-day workweek model while employers have continued to resist the change. In the latest update to the story, a smattering of German firms engaged in a four-day workweek trial to test whether the system was feasible for their business. The six-month study conducted across 45 organizations showed that Germany’s four-day week experiment was extremely successful, with many of the firms now open to shifting their work model more perman

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The employment tribunal judgment in the case of high street retailer Next serves as a reminder that roles that may seem very different can be compared against each other under equality legislation, to see whether they fall foul of equal pay requirements. In this case, more than 3,500 workers won a six-year legal fight for equal pay after accusing Next of paying its mainly female retail sales staff lower hourly wages than its warehouse workers, the majority of whom are male.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The IRS released 2025 contribution limits for medical flexible spending accounts (medical FSAs), commuter benefits , and more as part of Revenue Procedure 2024-40. These limits undergo annual adjustments to account for inflation. 2025 medical FSA contribution limits (including limited and combination FSAs) 2024 : $3,200 per year 2025 : $3,300 per year 2025 medical FSA carryover 2024 : $640 per year 2025 : $660 per year 2025 commuter benefits contribution limits 2024 : $315 per month 2025 : $325

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3Sixty Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2024

I was introduced to Plum’s Discovery Survey tool by Michelle Meehan at HR Tech last week. Michelle and I had a great conversation about the outdated work structures that are affecting both employee experience and productivity. We touched on the need to rethink the traditional 40-hour work week, which, as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026, is long overdue for retirement—especially in many modern professions.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Whoever wins the White House and controls Congress is likely to affect important issues tied to compensation and healthcare.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As businesses, large and small, continue to adapt to post-pandemic realities, the demand for flexible working solutions continues to surge. The part-time office offers companies the ability to rent office spaces on a part-time basis—often for just one to three days a week— whilst opening a unique opportunity for occupiers, landlords, operators, and investors.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 17, 2024

After Boeing’s commitment to reorganization plans, Airbus has now announced layoffs. The European aerospace group announced job cuts in the Defense and Space division. The Airbus job cuts will affect 2,500 employees who represent around 7% of the workforce in its second-largest division and 1.7% of its workforce overall. The organization has decided not to pursue immediate restructuring plans and will execute these cuts over time, extending midway through 2026.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Employee Benefits Live 2024: Readily-available resources such as employee groups, benefit add-ons, signposting and desk drops are all budget-friendly options to help boost benefits provision , said Sarah Webb, pension and benefits manager at Channel 4. On the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2024 in a session titled ‘Crafting cost-effective pay and reward strategies: benefits on any budget’, Webb shared examples of initiatives in place at Channel 4 and ideas about cost-effective

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Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert Key Takeaways The New Age of Personalized Recognition. How you can bridge the gap betweeen distributed teams and enhance transparency and fairness. Building a Recognition Ecosystem with Integrations and Gamification and Interactive Recognition. The Future of Recognition and How AI will play a crucial Role.

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3Sixty Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A guide for the savvy and smart individuals who want to leverage the power of artificial intelligence without losing their mind. Introduction If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve heard of artificial intelligence (AI) or have at least tried using it. You know, the technology that can do amazing things like write code, chat with you, or even beat you at chess.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Employers can do everything from providing little moments of stress relief to stepping up during moments of significant stress to show their staff members they are valued.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has announced what it says are the UK’s most exceptional workplaces this year, with eight projects receiving accolades at its National Awards. The TTP Campus, a life sciences facility in Cambridgeshire, was the standout winner, claiming both the Best of the Best and Corporate Workplace awards. The awards, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, celebrate excellence in office design, operation, sustainability, and community engagement.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Leaving the restrictive shackles of hustle culture behind, Gen Z workers are choosing to take the time they need for their personal well-being, regardless of whether they have permission to do it. If there is one thing this generation of workers understands, it’s carving out their own approach to a problem. According to a recent survey on workplace culture, Gen Z workers are more likely to turn to the “quiet vacationing” trend and take some unofficial time off for their mental well-being c

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BetterUp

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Jump to section What is personality? Theories of personality: how does personality develop? Understanding personality disorders Is it possible to change your personality?

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Flimp Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Open enrollment isn’t just about making choices. It’s about education. To make better decisions, employees need to understand their benefit options. And as an HR team member, it often falls to you to be the teacher. There’s a lot of material to cover. During open enrollment, employees must learn (among other things): The differences between benefit plans and how those differences can impact their health, their family, and their finances.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Group health insurance remains a popular employer-sponsored benefit in the United States. But traditional group health plans are too costly for many employers. Plus the one-size-fits-all nature of these policies may not meet every employee’s needs. That’s why more employers are turning to personalized benefits like health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), which offer employers more budget control and employees more flexibility over their medical care.

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Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The best way to control risk and reduce claims is to focus on helping employee populations eat better, get enough exercise and rest.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Millions of workers aged 57 and over in the UK are being overlooked for job opportunities, as employers increasingly consider this age ‘too old’ to hire, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by Totaljobs , claims that a third of people over 50 worry they will struggle to find work due to age discrimination, with one in seven reporting being rejected for jobs because of their age.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The DOL has a new mandate in relation to its return to office policy, but it’s not what employees were hoping to hear. The Department of Labor has ordered remote workers back to the office at least five days per biweekly pay period, starting December 1, 2024. The move was originally scheduled to take place starting this year in January however, the NCFLL union resisted the DOL office return policy very vocally.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It is no surprise that during an election year, stress, tension and polarizing discourse infiltrate the workplace and affect employees’ mental health and productivity. Despite organizations’ efforts to foster open dialogue and collaboration, employees can still experience elevated levels of stress due […] The post Ensuring a Mentally Healthy Workplace During an Election Year appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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