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Takeaways From a Conference About Retirement Savings

Money Talk

I recently attended (virtually) a conference about retirement savings sponsored by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). Below are some of my key take-aways: Funded Contentment - I ever heard that phrase before. It means a persons ability to underwrite a happy and meaningful life. The focus is on having enough money instead of reaching a specific number (i.e., dollar amount of retirement savings).

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How Florida's proposed child labor bills could impact the job market

Employee Benefit News

Looser child labor laws threaten to transform the job market and put HR leaders in a troubling position.

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Workplace Conflict Resolution: A Complete Guide

HR Lineup

Conflict is an inevitable part of workplace life. With diverse teams, competing priorities, and varying personalities, disagreements are bound to arise. However, when handled constructively, conflict can lead to better communication, stronger collaboration, and innovative solutions. This complete guide explores the types, causes, and stages of workplace conflictand more importantly, how to resolve them effectively.

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Behavioral science strategies for designing retirement plans

Employee Benefit News

When employees are comfortable with rate of their contributions, they're more likely to continue saving on a consistent basis.

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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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3 Criteria for Pre-Employment Assessments

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 82% of organizations require work samples or assessments as part of the hiring process according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 78% of human resources professionals indicated that assessments have improved their quality of hire. So, its not unusual for pre-employment assessments to be a part of the hiring process.

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From Afterthought to Strategic Superpower: AI’s Expanding Role in Translation and GTM

3Sixty Insights

For decades, translation has been treated like a checkboxan afterthought at the tail end of a marketing campaign or product rollout. But thanks to the rise of AI-powered platforms like Smartcat, that mindset is shifting dramatically. In a recent episode of GTM Innovators, we sat down with Sara Rosso, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Smartcat, to explore how AI is transforming not just the how of translation, but the when, where, and why.

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DEI Programs: What Employers Need to Know About New Federal Guidance

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

In March, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released two technical assistance documents on the subject of discrimination related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at work. These documents are informal guidance that show how the agency may approach what it […] The post DEI Programs: What Employers Need to Know About New Federal Guidance appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Strategies for Tracking Manager Effectiveness After Onboarding

15Five

Manager effectiveness is one of the most strategic investments HR leaders can make. Effective managers boost engagement, drive retention, and lead high-performing teams. But great managers arent borntheyre developed, supported, and continuously evaluated. Many organizations begin this process by implementing robust manager onboarding programs designed to set expectations, introduce leadership frameworks, and help new managers step into their roles more confidently.

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What is quiet cracking? A silent workplace crisis

HR Digest

According to a 2025 TalentLMS study, 54% of American workers have experienced some sort of quiet cracking in the workplace. But what is quiet cracking? Quiet cracking refers to a persistent sense of dissatisfaction in the workplace that leads to disengagement, poor performance, and an increased desire to quit. This means over half of the American workforce is grappling with dissatisfaction and an increased uncertainty about their future.

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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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15Five Wins 2025 Lighthouse Research & Advisory HR Tech Award for Best Midsize Business-Focused Solution for the Third Consecutive Year 

15Five

For the third year in a row, 15Five has been named a winner of Lighthouse Research and Advisorys HR Tech Awards in the Talent Management category as a Best Midsize Business-Focused Solution. Now in its sixth year, the HR Tech Awards program helps HR leaders and technology buyers identify solutions that drive real results. Each submission is rigorously evaluated by an independent panel of practitioners, consultants, and educators to ensure it reflects measurable impact and true innovation. 15Five

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The GLP-1 Dilemma: How Employers Can Take Control

InterWest Insurance Services

Many employers are facing challenges in incorporating high-cost GLP-1 medications, such as Mounjaro, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Trulicity and Wegovy, into their group health plans, as they must balance the cost of the group health plan against the interests of participants and beneficiaries in the treatment. With prescriptions for these drugs cost around $1,000 a month, outlays for these drugs could eat up all the premiums paid for health insurance for an individual.

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The Impossible Is Now Possible: Up to $3M of Life Insurance in 8 Minutes? Yes, Really.

CorpStrat

We’ve all heard the phrase, “If it sounds too good to be true…”but sometimes, innovation turns that on its head. For decades, purchasing life insurance meant enduring extensive paperwork, medical exams, blood tests, and weekssometimes monthsof waiting. It was a cumbersome and invasive process that many dreaded. But what if we told you that someone in reasonably good health could now obtain up to $5 million of term life insurancewithout labs, needles, or lengthy delays?

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Taxes Don’t Have to Be Terrifying: How HR Teams Can Help Employees During Tax Season

Flimp Communications

You know that feeling you get when Sunday night rolls around? Your mind starts shifting from the weekend glow to the reality of meetings, emails, and deadlines waiting for you in the morning. Thats the Sunday scaries. Now, imagine that feelingbut for months. Thats tax season for a lot of people. The tax scaries are so real that a recent study found that just the thought of having to file taxes makes 30% of Americans want to cry.

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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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Smart Strategies for Side Hustles and Making Money From Home

Professionals Alternative

In todays dynamic job market, having a side hustle isnt just a trendits often a smart financial strategy. Whether youre looking to build savings, pay off debt, or simply make ends meet, finding ways to make money from home or after hours can significantly impact your financial wellbeing. Having goals set for your current and future lifestyle can help you prioritize the types of side hustles you would try and pursue to provide flexible income options.

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How Does ICHRA Affect CHIP Eligibility?

PeopleKeep

As more employers choose individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs) over traditional group plans , employees wonder how these benefits impact eligibility for public federal programs like the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 1. CHIP provides healthcare coverage to roughly 7.6 million Americans 2. For employees with children, the offer of an ICHRA could affect their familys ability to qualify for CHIP.

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People’s expectations of work have changed forever (and they think office work should pay better than remote work)

Workplace Insight

The Covid-19 pandemic and the rapid shift to remote work have had a radical impact on the global workforce, particularly among younger employees who began their careers during this unprecedented period, according to new research published by BSI in collaboration with the think tank ResPublica. The study, part of BSIs Evolving Together series, claims to provide a comprehensive picture of a workforce cohort shaped by the pandemic and explores how these formative experiences continue to influence t

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Trump's pharmaceutical tariffs put employer health plans at risk

Employee Benefit News

Between rising premiums and drug shortages, benefit managers need to strategize effectively to weather possible pharmaceutical tariffs.

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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.

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Did the senate pass the No Tax on Overtime bill? Latest Updates for 2025

HR Digest

The question on Americans minds is, Did the Senate pass the no tax on overtime bill?. As of April 17, 2025, the No Tax on Overtime bill still remains a controversial topic. It has earned significant developments in Congress and yet remains still with no final resolution in sight. The HR Digest dives into burning questions such as the overtime tax bill status, explores whether the House passes the No Tax on Overtime bill, and the most asked When does the No Tax on Overtime bill pass?

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Trump tariffs force hiring freezes for US businesses

Employee Benefit News

Employers who use resources from countries impacted by tariffs are feeling the financial strain.

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Throwback Thursday: O’Leary v. Brown-Pacific-Maxon, Inc. (U.S., 1951)

The Workcomp Writer

Introduction In 1951, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in OLeary v. Brown-Pacific-Maxon, Inc. , 340 U.S. 504, 71 S.Ct. 470, 95 L.Ed.483 (1951). The case involved a claim under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act and thus, did not directly bind the states in all workers compensation disputes. But it spoke into a question that courts in nearly every state have had to confront: What happens when a worker, placed by employment in a particular place and time, acts not to