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Exit Mode Thinking and Lasts: Some Barbservations

Money Talk

“Exit mode” thinking is a psychological state where people disengage from responsibilities, relationships, and/or commitments that they will soon leave behind. It is particularly evident when people are about to move, change jobs, transition out of a role (e.g., empty nesters) or enter a new phase of life (e.g., “senioritis” and retirement) and can impact behavior and decision-making.

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#HRTechChat: Ayden Hodgins of New Entity HCM

3Sixty Insights

AI is set to empower HR leaders and optimize time with functionalities like timekeeping and attendance. In our latest #HRTechChat, Dylan Teggart is joined by Ayden Hodgins of New Entity HCM to speak about the future of AI in HCM and how large language models will improve the future of work. Our #HRTechChat Series is also available as a podcast on the following platforms: Apple iTunes: [link] Spotify: [link] Stitcher: [link] SoundCloud: [link] YouTube: [link] iHeartRadio: [link] Google Podcast: [

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Benefits Brokers – It’s Time for Preemptive Change

Joe Markland

I have recorded a webinar titled, “Making the Case for Preemptive Change” targeting employee benefits brokers. This presentation introduces a potential end of employer-based insurance after the next election. If you are a benefits broker, this is worth your time. To view the webinar click on this link.

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UK economy could get a £550 billion boost from AI by 2035, Microsoft claims

Workplace Insight

A new report commissioned by Microsoft suggests that the UK economy could see a significant boost of £550 billion by 2035 if the country embraces artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology. The report, titled Unlocking the UK’s AI Potential , claims to highlight several ways the technology can benefit the UK economy. These include increased productivity, improved public services, and the creation of new jobs.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Guest Council Post: 5 Myths About Sales and Marketing Relationships in B2B Companies (and how to dispel them)

3Sixty Insights

We humans seem to thrive on, or at least are fascinated by conflict. In life or in entertainment, we love seeing characters and groups (real or not) squaring off. Pick your adversaries: Red Sox and Yankees, Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding, Holmes and Moriarty, Kirk and Khan, Batman and Joker, Ahab and the White Whale. A nd of course, that loyal Acme customer, Wiley Coyote versus Roadrunner.

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Worker Enrollment in HDHPs falls

InterWest Insurance Services

After enrollment in high-deductible health plans soared during the last decade, 2022 marked the first year that enrollment in these plans fell among American workers since 2013, according to a new report by ValuePenguin. The insurance-review website found that 54% of U.S. workers signed up for HDHPs in 2022, compared to 56% in 2021. The dip, while seemingly small, represents millions of workers that have opted for other plans as employers are offering a greater variety of plans to their employee

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Personal Development Plan (PDP): How to Develop One (with Examples)

BetterUp

Jump to section What’s personal development? 6 types of personal development What’s a personal development plan?

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What is Expense Management Software?

HR Lineup

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, effective management of expenses is crucial for maintaining financial health and operational efficiency. Expense management software has emerged as an essential tool that enables organizations to streamline the process of recording, tracking, and controlling employee-initiated expenditures. This article delves into what expense management software is, its features, benefits, types, and how it transforms the way businesses handle expenses.

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How this virtual clinic helps employees manage their substance addictions

Employee Benefit News

The founder of Pelago discusses how virtual clinics can bridge the care gap in the mental health and addiction space.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

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.

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Just 39% of HR decision-makers believe their wellbeing strategy meets staff needs

Employee Benefits

Just two-fifths (39%) of HR decision-makers believe their current wellbeing strategy adequately meets the needs of their workforce, according to research by benefits consultancy PIB Employee Benefits. Its survey of 1,000 senior HR decision-makers also found that just under half (49%) of large corporate respondents with more than 250 employees believe their wellbeing strategy meets employee needs.

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Could AI trigger a white collar recession?

Employee Benefit News

A workplace expert and author explains the role developing tech is playing in disappearing corporate roles.

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Mizuho EMEA hires new chief human resources officer

Employee Benefits

Mizuho Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which is part of financial institution Mizuho Financial Group, has appointed Emma Dolby managing director and chief human resources officer , EMEA. Dolby will be using key attributes such as her HR expertise, experience of the integration of organisations and teams, and strong leadership in navigating transformative change to deliver Mizuho EMEA’s fully integrated corporate and investment banking offering.

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Enhancing employee benefits: The case for evolving HSA contribution strategies

Employee Benefit News

An well-constructed employer match can go a long way in improving employees' financial wellness.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Siemens and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council shortlisted for Best pensions strategy

Employee Benefits

Technology firm Siemens and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are among the employers shortlisted for Best pensions strategy at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. This award was created to recognise organisations that have developed a pensions strategy which best meets the needs of employees, whether that includes reviewing and changing existing pensions provision, introducing a new scheme to run alongside existing provision, or implementing workplace savings options for staff, among other criter

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Mothers reap benefits of record part-time workforce boom in US

Employee Benefit News

Companies that have flexible work options are especially popular among women with limited availability.

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QBE North America enhances paid parental leave programme

Employee Benefits

Credit: rafapress / Shutterstock.com Global insurance firm QBE North America has enhanced its paid parental leave programme to a minimum of 12 weeks for all parents whether they adopt, give birth, foster or use a surrogate. The initiative, which is known as Balanced Beginnings, provides up to 22 weeks of paid leave , with 12 of those weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis, inclusive all family dynamics.

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20 worst states for working moms

Employee Benefit News

Policies and benefits for working moms vary by state across the country. Here are the 20 locations lacking in support.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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We need a cultural revolution in the way we talk about women’s health

Workplace Insight

Recent advancements in workplace inclusivity, focused on flexible working arrangements, parental leave, neurodiversity, and gender equality, have set the stage for the next significant corporate challenge: improving attitudes towards women’s health in the workplace. Human Resources leaders are pivotal in driving this necessary cultural shift. Consider the fact that about three-quarters of people, regardless of gender, believe menopause could impact career progression into senior roles.

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Commercial fleet safety: Train employees to recognize fraudulent activity

WEX Inc.

Whether you operate a small commercial fleet or manage a large-scale fleet operation, the risk of fraudulent activities, both physical and digital, threatens both your bottom line and your company’s reputation. To mitigate these risks effectively, implement strategic training programs for your employees to help spread awareness and give them the tools to spot danger.

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This new mobile router might be your answer to work on the go

Workplace Insight

NETGEAR appears to have raised the bar for work on the go with the introduction of the Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G WiFi 6E Mobile Router (MR6450). This powerhouse device delivers unprecedented speed and reliable connectivity, making it the perfect companion for homes, businesses, and on-the-go professionals. Gone are the days of sluggish internet and unreliable connections.

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How Effective Communication Assists Employee Benefits Changes

Pacific Prime

Communication with your staff is key when it comes to employee benefits planning and implementing changes to your employee benefits. Proper communication with your staff can mitigate potential onslaughts of complaints and employee dissatisfaction. As specialists in employee benefits solutions for corporations, Pacific Prime excels in professional services environments where your workforce can be more.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Daylight Award ceremony announces two new laureates

Workplace Insight

On the UNESCO International Day of Light, The Daylight Award announces the 2024 laureates: Spanish architect and professor, Alberto Campo Baeza for his architecture, and German professor of chronobiology Till Roenneberg, for his research. The two categories of The Daylight Award – scientific research and architectural design – recognise a duality with the aim of directing knowledge, based on research at the highest level, to the benefit of architectural thinking and practice.

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Wrap-up insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your construction project

Higginbotham

Navigating the ins and outs of construction projects can be difficult, especially when it comes to managing risks. That’s where construction wrap-up insurance, known as “wraps” for short, comes in. Wrap-up insurance can cover a construction project from start to finish, helping to neatly bundle your commercial insurance needs while potentially cutting down on costs.

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Inclusivity, sustainability and user-centric design dominate BCO South West Regional Awards

Workplace Insight

What are claimed to be the South West of England’s and South Wales’s most outstanding workplaces have been announced, with British Council for Offices Awards going to six office buildings across the region. Held at The Coal Exchange Hotel, the BCO’s annual South of England and South Wales Awards Dinner celebrated the high-calibre of the region’s offices in terms of design, fit-out operation and sustainability.

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ACH vs. virtual cards and P-cards: Compare and contrast

WEX Inc.

As more and more businesses move away from paper checks, two primary forms of payments remain prevalent: ACH transactions and commercial card purchases (such as with P-cards and virtual cards ). Which option is right for you? Both can be electronic. Both reduce fraud by eliminating the need to pay with checks. Yet, for the vast majority of B2B payments, commercial cards yield several benefits for both the buyer and the supplier that ACH transactions don’t match.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.