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GLP-1s are evolving — How benefit managers can prepare

Employee Benefit News

The president of Omada Health talks about why decision makers need to be thinking about holistic weight-management care as the demand for related medication grows.

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HDHP Enrollment Slipping: What It Means for Employers

InterWest Insurance Services

For years,high-deductible health plans have been the most common type of health insurance that employers offer. HDHPs surged in popularity between 2013 and 2021, peaking at 55.7% enrollment. But in a sharp reversal, enrollment in these plans has now fallen for two consecutive years, dipping to 49.7% in 2023, according to the latest data from ValuePenguin.

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2025 RTO Mandates: Can Employers Force In-Office Work?

HR Digest

The post-COVID workplace has evolved beyond our imagination. And yet, it raises a pressing question among employees: Can your employer force you to return to the office? With return-to-office (RTO) mandates becoming commonplace, its important to understand your rights and options. Companies like Amazon, JP Morgan & Chase, Dell, and even the U.S.

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How to write performance goals: 100 sample phrases

Business Management Daily

Well-written performance goals help energize employees and point them in the right direction. They help managers conduct more effective performance reviews. Here are 100 phrases to adapt from 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals by Paul Falcone and additional performance goal phrases that may help you provide more helpful feedback to struggling team members.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Celebrating Earth Day: Highlighting Social Wellness and Sustainability in the Workplace

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. With Earth Day on April 22, this month gives us an opportunity to highlight social wellness and its connection to our impact on the environment. According to the Six Dimensions of Wellness, social […] The post Celebrating Earth Day: Highlighting Social Wellness and Sustainability in the Workplace appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Benefits of Employee Surveys: The Data-Driven Key to a Thriving Workplace

Vantage Circle

Let's get honest for a second: When you hear the words " employee survey ," what's your gut reaction? Maybe you picture a mind-numbing questionnaire pushed out once a year, packed with vague questions and predictable results. Employees roll their eyes, managers half-heartedly nudge their teams to complete it, and then. nothing really changes.

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No Pay Transparency? Gen Z Might Ghost Secretive Employers

HR Digest

Employers are quick to accuse Gen Z workers of poor etiquette within the workplace, but what about the secretive games that employers play with prospective hires? Gen Zers recently admitted to ghosting employers regularly, and before you jump to the conclusion that theyre unprofessional, there’s a good reason for this particular trend. Gen Z workers want salary transparency in job postings, and when employers refuse to be forthcoming with the details, many decide to ghost them.

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Cargo Theft Surges: Smarter Criminals and How to Stop Them

InterWest Insurance Services

Cargo theft in the U.S. is climbing at an alarming pace. After spiking nearly 50% in 2024, incidents are already up another 22% in early 2025, according to a new report from supply chain visibility firm Overhaul. Criminals, both organized groups and opportunistic individuals, are not only stealing more they’re getting smarter and more aggressive in how they do it.

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Workplace accident investigation process: What to do after an incident

Higginbotham

When an employee suffers an injury, what do you do next? In addition to ensuring the employee receives appropriate care, its important to conduct a timely and thorough workplace accident investigation. Prevent Future Incidents There are multiple reasons to conduct a workplace accident investigation. One is to prevent future incidents that could occur due to the same underlying causes.

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Bringing Us Together Through Innovative Benefits

Speaker: Joe Fernandez, Chief Strategy Officer, Selerix & Sharlyn Lauby, Author & Publisher, HR Bartender

What if your benefits strategy could be more than just inclusive—what if it could actually bring your team closer together? In today’s evolving workplace, employees span a wide range of life stages, work arrangements, and cultural perspectives. That’s why offering one-size-fits-all benefits just doesn’t cut it anymore. It’s time to reimagine how we support our teams.

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5 ways to build a proactive support system for employees

Employee Benefit News

To demonstrate genuine care, HR leaders need to look beyond employee appreciation efforts and establish a culture rooted in worker well-being.

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Trending in Telehealth: March 2025

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

In recent telehealth news, the governor of Mississippi has signed SB 2415 into law, which mandates that health insurance plans cover telemedicine services to the same extent as in-person consultations.

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Which States Are Raising Minimum Wages in 2025? What You Need to Know

HR Digest

Raising the living standard for citizens is always a win in our books, so were happy to report that some states are raising the minimum wage in 2025. The list of US-based wage hikes in 2025 is a long one, as many states are making changes to the bottom line to support their workers through minimum wage jobs. Some areas have already witnessed a wage hike by the state earlier this year, but others will soon catch up in July or later.

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Implementing a simplified, personalized benefits strategy

WEX Inc.

Employee benefits are essential to workplace satisfaction, but many organizations struggle with complex, overwhelming programs that employees dont fully understand or utilize. By implementing a simplified, personalized benefits strategy, employers can enhance engagement, improve satisfaction, and ensure a greater return on investment (ROI). Heres how to get started.

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More Than a Benefit: Group Medicare and the Psychology of Retirement

Speaker: Shae Noble

As the workforce ages, retirement is becoming a more complex and emotionally significant transition. For many employees, retiring marks not only a change in benefits and income but also a shift in identity, community, and purpose. This webinar explores how HR professionals can support aging and retiring employees through a trauma-informed lens—one that recognizes the emotional and psychological dimensions of leaving the workforce.

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SD Supreme Court Weighs Conflicting Medical Evidence

The Workcomp Writer

Reverses Factual Findings Where Evidence Was in Deposition Form In a split decision, the South Dakota Supreme Court reversedin relevant parta Department of Labor determination that had ruled a claimants sacroiliac (SI) joint condition was not causally related to a 2015 work injury [ Brewer v. Tectum Holdings, Inc. , 2025 SD 23, 2025 S.D. LEXIS 71 (S.D.

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AI helps select employee benefits — and saves organizations money

Employee Benefit News

Avante hopes their AI-powered benefits platform proves how critical the tech can be to enrollment.

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CO Business Owners, Do You Know About the Colorado Retirement Mandate?

Patriot Software

Do you offer your employees retirement benefits? Most employers in the Centennial State dont have a choice, thanks to the Colorado retirement mandate known as Colorado SecureSavings. Several states have state-mandated retirement plans, including California, Illinois, and Minnesota. These mandates require that employers participate in the state-sponsored program or offer a qualifying alternative.

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Oracle Settles $15.5M California PAGA Pay Dispute

HR Digest

In a significant development for workplace compliance, Oracle Corporation recently settled a nearly decade-long pay dispute under Californias Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) for $15.5 million. This case, initiated by two former sales employees, goes to show the complexities of wage laws and the growing influence of PAGA in holding employers accountable.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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How to Develop a Self Care Plan: 5 Steps to Get Started

BetterUp

Learn how to build a personalized self-care plan to support your mental health, reduce stress, and boost well-being, one step at a time.

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GTM Innovators: Reimagining BPO with AI – Innovation and Insights from OneSource CSO Scott Newman

3Sixty Insights

In this episode of GTM Innovators, we sit down with Scott Newman, Chief Strategy Officer at OneSource, to explore how AI is fundamentally transforming the BPO industry. Scott shares how OneSource is leveraging its platform, CalibrAIte, to move beyond traditional contact center operationsempowering frontline agents, automating coaching and QA processes, and generating the structured data companies need to truly adopt AI.

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Student loan debt is stressful. Benefit managers have the power to help

Employee Benefit News

The CEO of Summer and the CHRO at LEARN discussed why offering expert help is a benefit with a big impact at EBN's virtual financial wellness summit.

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Hawaii Supreme Court Clarifies Employee Status in Workers’ Compensation Context

The Workcomp Writer

The Hawaii Supreme Court recently held that a tenant who performed maintenance work on rental property, in exchange for reduced rent and occasional payment, was an employeenot a volunteerand accordingly was entitled to workers compensation benefits following injuries when he fell from a roof [ Borrson v. Weeks , 2025 Haw. LEXIS 104 (Apr. 22, 2025)].

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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SpaceX’s High-Stakes Culture Fuels Bandwagon 3 Launch Glory

HR Digest

As SpaceXs Bandwagon 3 rideshare mission dominates headlines with its successful launch on April 21, 2025, the companys relentless drive to push humanity forward is once again in the spotlight. This milestone, coupled with the recent NASA-SpaceX resupply mission (CRS-32) to the International Space Station, highlights SpaceXs operational prowess. But what fuels SpaceXs ability to execute such high-stakes missions?

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Payroll Compliance in the UAE: Best Practices and Evolving Demands in 2025

Darwinbox

Learn everything about payroll compliance in the UAE region. From WPS, gratuity, Emiratization to automation, this eBook is your 2025 eBook to error-free payroll in the UAE.

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What Is a Catastrophic Health Plan?

BerniePortal

As an HR professional, youre responsible for helping employees navigate their health insurance optionsespecially during open enrollment. While most employers dont typically offer catastrophic health plans, employees may still ask about them, particularly when researching individual coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

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How much employees pay for healthcare, by industry

Employee Benefit News

Employees in the education and health services industry have the lowest average monthly healthcare premium at $147.11.

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Let’s Be Honest About Open Enrollment

Imagine an Open Enrollment season that feels less like a race against the clock and more like a well-orchestrated plan. Or employees who feel confident in their decisions because they actually understand their options. How about a stress-free process that allows you to focus on strategy instead of scrambling to put out fires. Your wish. Our command.