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Is alcohol hurting your workplace culture?

Employee Benefit News

An addiction treatment expert shares how employers can ensure all social events are sensitive to employees who choose to abstain.

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How to Deal with ICHRA Administration

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers that have decided to offer their staff individual healthcare reimbursement accounts to purchase health insurance on their own have been encountering administrative headaches. Simply tracking whether workers in an ICHRA plan have secured coverage can be complicated, but employers need to contend with other compliance issues too. As a result, more firms have turned to third party plan administrators or insurers to simplify enrollment for ICHRAs, which adds to the costs of administering t

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UnitedHealth will reimburse pharmacies more for brand-name drugs

Employee Benefit News

The incentives to encourage non-generic brands will encourage pharmacies to keep them in stock and increase their profits, says UnitedHealth's CEO.

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What to Do With a Windfall: March 2025 Edition

Money Talk

Windfalls are unexpected and often sudden sources of income. In other words, a stroke of good financial luck. Common examples include receiving an inheritance or bonus and winning the lottery. Each year, by late March, millions of Americans have received a windfall from income tax refunds. This year, as a result of the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), about three million Americans (myself included) also received a retroactive payment and benefit increase as a result of the elimination of the

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Looking for top talent? This platform preps students for jobs in STEM

Employee Benefit News

The CEO of EXPLR discusses how helping students learn about diverse career pathways early on can prepare them for the professional world.

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RTO mandates and surveillance software won't keep employees productive

Employee Benefit News

Some of the largest U.S. employers aren't satisfied with just having all of their employees under the same roof.

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How much should I contribute to my HSA?

WEX Inc.

How much should I contribute to my health savings account (HSA) each month? The short answer: As much as you’re able to (within IRS contribution limits ), if thats financially viable. If youre covered by an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan ), the IRS allows you to put as much as $4,300 per year (in 2025) into your health savings account (HSA).

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Don't let guard down on PBM oversight despite J&J suit dismissal

Employee Benefit News

Nothing in the court's ruling reduces or eliminates the fiduciary obligations that health plan sponsors must uphold under ERISA.

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Employee Engagement Theory: Core Concepts, Models and Insights

Vantage Circle

We will start with a question. What comes to your mind when the term employee engagement theory pops up? Whatever answer that you come up with is your understanding of the concept. However, when explained in broader terms, employee engagement explores the psychological, emotional, and behavioral elements that encourage employees to forge deep connections with their work and their organization.

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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Four Generations, One Workplace

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Its 2025, and there are currently four different generations (or five, depending on who you ask) in the workforce. Thats a lot of folks with different values for organizations to juggle and presents a real challenge for those seeking top talent. A […] The post Four Generations, One Workplace appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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The great detachment: Why employees are disengaging and how to stop it

Insperity

Employee disengagement is by no means a new problem, but it has evolved over time to something different for employers to track, respond to and try to eliminate. Over the past few years, economic uncertainty led many employees to stay put in their jobs, even if they were unhappy. This was called “sheltering in place.” Now, instead of actively looking for a way out, many employees are mentally checking out while physically staying put.

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The Value of Leadership Skills in Career Growth and How to Improve Them

Professionals Alternative

The Importance of Developing Leadership Skills Leadership skills are essential for success in any professional setting. Regardless of whether you are currently managing a team, or aspire to lead several supporting employees in the future, it is important to expand and sharpen your leadership skills during the tenure of each role you hold. Whether you are a current manager, a seasoned executive, or a team member looking to grow within your organization, strong leadership abilities can set you apa

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Tax management made simple with AP automation

WEX Inc.

Are you ready for tax season? For many businesses, its a stressful, time-consuming process filled with paperwork, number-crunching, and last-minute searches for missing documents. It’s no surprise that tax management takes a toll on tax professionals and accountants. And if your accounts payable (AP) process is still manual, tax season can be even more of a headache than it needs to be.

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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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Roundup of payroll changes 2025/26: everything you need to know

cipHR

6 April is fast approaching and that means that payroll professionals are gearing up for tax year end. Its one of the busiest times of the year, and every minute is precious right now. So why dont we save you some time by giving you the lowdown on the legislative and regulatory changes for the 2025/26 tax year? That way you can focus on what really matters: getting your people paid.

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Throwback Thursday: Correa v. Waymouth Farms, Inc. (2003)

The Workcomp Writer

Background In 2000, Fernando Correa, an undocumented worker employed at Waymouth Farms, Inc., suffered a back injury while lifting a box in the companys warehouse. His employer initially accepted the injury as compensable, providing medical treatment and wage loss benefits. Correa returned to work on light duty, but nearly a year later, Waymouth Farms discovered that the alien registration number and Social Security number he provided were invalid.

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Why hospital price transparency is essential to improving employee benefits

Employee Benefit News

If the Trump administration successfully ups price transparency compliance, employers will have vital data at their fingertips.

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How to bridge the generation gap at work

Achievers

Todays workforce is more diverse than ever, spanning multiple generations each with distinct values, work styles, and expectations. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, employees bring unique perspectives that, when understood and embraced, can fuel innovation and collaboration. But without a thoughtful approach, generational differences can lead to misalignment, communication breakdowns, and disengagement.

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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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Fourth Circuit Stays Preliminary Injunction of Executive Orders Related to DEI Programs

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On March 14, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a stay on the US District Court for the District of Marylands nationwide preliminary injunction of US President Donald Trumps executive orders (EOs) that target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs namely, EO Nos.