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How to combat 5 common holiday wellness challenges

Employee Benefit News

Employers can help workers avoid additional stressors by offering various levels of support and benefits throughout the winter season.

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Employee Engagement and Retention: Strategies for a Committed Workforce

Vantage Circle

As HR leaders and professionals, we're navigating a challenging landscape. Employees today expect more than a paycheck or perks. They're seeking meaningful connections with their work and a sense of alignment with your organization's mission and values. According to Harvard Business Review , 9 out of 10 people are willing to earn less money if it means doing work that feels more meaningful.

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How to talk to Gen Z about open enrollment

Employee Benefit News

A benefits executive with 3 Gen Z kids of her own explains what they, and employers, should be thinking about.

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Navigating the AI Wave: How CIOs Can Drive Business Impact

Darwinbox

Discover how CIOs can harness the power of AI to drive business impact, streamline operations, and foster an AI-first culture. Explore strategies for secure implementation, data readiness, and scaling AI initiatives effectively.

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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13 top priorities for fixing U.S. healthcare

Employee Benefit News

From removing physician incentives and network restrictions to offering a unified pricing system and promoting portable plans, the nation can reap lasting rewards.

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10 countries that offer digital nomad-friendly visas

Employee Benefit News

Flexjobs pulled together a list of countries for anyone interested in truly working from anywhere in the world.

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Disuse Atrophy

Florida Workers' Comp

The Cleveland Clinic defines disuse atrophy: "Disuse (physiologic) atrophy is caused by not using your muscles enough. If you stop using your muscles, your body wont waste the energy it needs to take care of them. Instead, your body will start to break your muscles down, which causes them to decrease in size and strength." There are those who have lamented the decline in lawyering skills in the subculture of workers' compensation.

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1 in 3 seniors has less than $50K in their 401(k)s, survey finds

Employee Benefit News

Even among retirement-age Americans, many nest eggs are almost empty, according to an alarming new study by GOBankingRates.

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Streamlining HR processes with AI

WEX Inc.

HR teams are constantly tasked with balancing operational efficiency, employee satisfaction, and compliance. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a tool that offers opportunities to streamline processes, personalize employee experiences , and create more effective benefits strategies. Lets explore how AI can improve HR processes, offer best practices for implementation , and well highlight strategies to overcome potential challenges.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Intel says it's an open question whether to break up company

Employee Benefit News

Trouble keeping up with competition may lead to a split of the company's manufacturing and product-design operations.

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17 Tips for 401(k) Loan Program Design

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Many 401(k) plans allow participants to take out loans from their individual 401(k) account. According to Employee Benefits Survey: 2024 Results, 81% of corporate employer plans offered a 401(k) loan provision. While loan options provide flexibility for those hesitant to contribute to […] The post 17 Tips for 401(k) Loan Program Design appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Employee Benefit Plans: Important Considerations for Year-End and 2025

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

With the 2025 plan year right around the corner, this is the ideal time for plan sponsors to ensure that plan operations comply with evolving legislative and regulatory requirements. This client alert highlights important regulatory changes that will impact retirement plans and health and welfare plans in the coming year. Read more here.

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The High Cost of Injury

Workers' Compensation

The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently released a comprehensive study examining "mega claims" in workers' compensation insurance. These are claims with reported losses exceeding $2 million, representing a small fraction of total claims but a significant portion of total loss dollars. The study covers accident years 2001-2021, providing valuable insights into trends and patterns within this high-cost category.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Holiday Hours

Employer Connection

In observance of the holidays, our offices are closed Dec. 24 and 25, 2024, and Jan. 1, 2025.

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When There’s a Will, There’s a Way

Money Talk

The phrase when theres a will, theres a way is generally used to describe a personal trait that some people call willpower or grit. People with grit have a strong determination to do something, often against great odds. They keep on going and push through against obstacles big and small and, in the case of personal finance, temptations to spend money.

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How to Improve Performance Results at Work

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I think its a given that organizations want employees to perform at a high level. But do employees feel the same? Im sure there are some who might think otherwise, but Id like to believe that employees want to perform well too. No one wants to have a reputation for not doing a good job. Most people want to be known for delivering results.

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West Virginia University Employee’s Long COVID Claim Denied

The Workcomp Writer

Adding to the growing body of COVID-19 workers compensation jurisprudence, in a memorandum decision, West Virginias Intermediate Court of Appeals has affirmed the denial of additional medical conditions allegedly stemming from a compensable COVID-19 infection [ Stalnaker v. W. Va. Univ. , 2024 W. Va. App. LEXIS 369 (Dec. 6, 2024)]. While the claimants initial COVID-19 infection was deemed compensable, the court held that he failed to establish that his subsequent conditionsincluding restrictive

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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Hustle culture: Why hard work alone won’t make you rich

Business Management Daily

The toll of hustle culture Is the secret to wealth as simple as working harder than everyone else? What does that look like in practice, and is it sustainable? You’ve probably heard of hustle culture. If you haven’t, you’ve seen it in nauseating social media posts talking about “time to get this bread,” “rise and grind,” “the hustle never sleeps,” etc.

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What are the Top 10 U.S. Cities with Shrinking Household Incomes?

HR Digest

The U.S. median household income may have increased by 4% between 2022 and 2023, but the growth has not been uniform across the country. Some U.S. cities with shrinking incomes have not kept up with the changing economic situation, putting the residents in the area at a disadvantage. The income decline in U.S. cities was calculated by a S martAsset analysis of Census Bureau data, and it found that the decline in income was most pronounced in Marysville, Washington.

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NJ Workers' Compensation Judge Loses Appeal Against Removal

Workers' Compensation

The NJ Appellate Division upheld a New Jersey Judge of Compensation's removal by the Governor. Audrey Kernan, a former workers' compensation judge, was removed from her position following an investigation into allegations of discrimination and harassment. Kernan challenged her removal in the case Kernan v. State of New Jersey (A-1199-22), arguing that the procedures used to remove her were unconstitutional and that her removal violated her due process rights.

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10 ways to make your AP process hassle-free

WEX Inc.

Managing accounts payable (AP) can feel like a never-ending cycle, but it doesn’t have to be complex or time-consuming. By implementing some best practices, you can simplify your AP process, reduce errors, and help your ability to maintain strong cash flow. Here are ten tips to take your AP management to the next level and get more out of your payment processes. 1.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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How the Trump administration could impact pay equality

Employee Benefit News

The VP of strategic initiatives at Syndio shares how the incoming administration will affect pay equity at the federal level.

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