Wed.Jan 29, 2025

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Sleepless nights hurting your day? How to finally get some rest

Employee Benefit News

Need a good night's rest? This clinical psychologist offers some tips on how to achieve better sleep.

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Three States, Virgin Islands May Face Credit Reduction for 2025

PayrollOrg

The U.S. Department of Labor has released its list of potential FUTA credit reduction states and territories for 2025. The official determination will be made after November 10, 2025.

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10 best states for raising children

Employee Benefit News

Wisconsin is the best state to raise children, based on a study from iSharing.

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Role of Payroll Software in Eliminating Compliance Risks

Qandle

Payroll management is a crucial responsibility for any business. Paying workers on time is only one aspect of it. For companies of all sizes, adhering to labor rules, tax laws, and industry standards is a major challenge. There may be serious ramifications for breaking these regulatory requirements, such as heavy fines, penalties, and legal action. It might be difficult for companies with a large workforce to manually track and ensure compliance with these rules.

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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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3 ways to update your benefits plan this year

Employee Benefit News

An expert from New York Life Group Benefit Solutions discusses the burden of rising costs, broader offerings and communication methods that work.

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US parents face a 50% surge in childcare costs

Employee Benefit News

U.S. childcare costs have surged by as much as 50% in the past year, according to Care.com.

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Health Insurance Options For Independent Law Firms

PeopleKeep

The decision to offer health benefits can make a world of difference in your practice. It can boost employee morale , enhance workplace culture , and improve your firm's performance. However, due to tight budgets, many small independent law firms still overlook this critical aspect of their employment strategy. In this article, we'll cover the compelling reasons why your independent legal service firm should prioritize offering health insurance coverage.

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Best practices for creating a strategic PTO policy

Employee Benefit News

Taking employee and operational needs into consideration will encourage a healthy work-life balance that enhances job satisfaction and improve talent management.

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Case Study: HRIS Challenges in Global Growth and Mergers

3Sixty Insights

As companies expand their operations across the globe, managing HR systems becomes increasingly complex. HRIS solutions often struggle to adapt to the diverse legal, cultural, and operational challenges of global growth. The situation becomes even more complicated during mergers and acquisitions, where disparate HCM systems must be integrated into a cohesive framework.

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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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Best practices for creating a strategic PTO policy

Employee Benefit News

Taking employee and operational needs into consideration will encourage a healthy work-life balance that enhances job satisfaction and improve talent management.

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Closing the Benefits Literacy Gap: A Key Strategy to Improve Employee Engagement

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

Employee retention is a top priority for businesses, with one 2024 report noting that 64% of businesses say hiring and retention is their number one concern. Yet, many struggle to address one of the underlying factors potentially driving turnover: a lack of benefits literacy. While employers invest substantial time and resources into crafting high-value benefits […] The post Closing the Benefits Literacy Gap: A Key Strategy to Improve Employee Engagement appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Trust and Employee Engagement: Building the Foundation for Organizational Success

Vantage Circle

I can clearly recall the day our department changed for the better. As a long-time employee, I have experienced my share of ups and downs in the company. However, this particular day was different. During one of our monthly town hall meetings, where we were asked for updates, our new manager asked us to share our genuine thoughts and concerns about recent changes.

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What are Gamified Assessments? A Complete Guide for 2025

HR Lineup

In the fast-evolving world of recruitment, traditional assessment methods are no longer sufficient to keep up with the demands of modern organizations and job candidates. One of the most innovative approaches to emerge in recent years is gamified assessments. By merging the power of gaming with evaluation processes, these assessments are revolutionizing how employers evaluate potential candidates.

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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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What Is A Stop-Loss Insurance Laser?

PeopleKeep

Many employers who offer a group health plan self-fund their policy in an effort to increase flexibility and reduce costs. Because self-funding can be financially risky, employers who self-fund often add stop-loss coverage to their health insurance plan as a safety net from unexpectedly high claim volume. But, when an insurer adds a laser to your stop-loss policy, it can be a complicating factor that potentially impacts your financial liability.

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Commercial Property Rate Hikes High, but Slowing

InterWest Insurance Services

While commercial property insurance rates have been increasing for seven straight years, the pace of rate hikes has slowed a bit this year, according to a new report. With many factors continuing to pressure rates, businesses should expect continued hikes for their commercial properties, with the biggest increases taking place in areas at higher risk of natural catastrophes, which vary depending on which part of the country they are located in.

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Employee Wellness Programs: Here’s How to Actually Measure Success

Best Money Moves

Studies show that top talent want employers who support their overall well-being even if that means leaving their current job to meet their needs. So, in todays job market, employee wellness programs have become more of a must have (rather than a nice-to-have) to attract and retain top employees. Yet, even for companies that have invested in employee wellness programs, it can be difficult to define and measure success.

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Guide to valuable personal property insurance coverage

Higginbotham

Valuable personal property insurance can help protect high-value items that standard homeowners insurance often doesnt fully cover. This specialized coverage, which is often provided through an inland marine floater, can offer broader protection against perils like theft, loss and damage. Inland Marine Insurance for Personal Property Valuable personal property insurance is specifically designed to protect high-value items that may not be fully covered by standard homeowners insurance policies.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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How to use your HSA and FSA for disaster recovery

WEX Inc.

Natural disasters such as fires and hurricanes can have devastating effects, leaving individuals and families in urgent need of essential supplies and financial resources. While insurance is often the primary safety net, flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , health savings accounts (HSAs) , lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs) , and emergency funds can also play an important role in recovery.

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Reviewing DEI Trends in 2025—Some Scale Back as Others Double Down

HR Digest

DEI trends in 2025 indicate that we are currently moving away from diversity, equity, and inclusion practices across industries, one business at a time. Major organizations like Walmart and Target are cutting their diversity programs to keep up with the current climate of change but there are a few businesses that are still holding off on making the changes.

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Remote work policy template

Business Management Daily

Key components of an effective remote work policy Remote work can provide employees with better work-life balance while allowing employers to cast a wider net when sourcing talent. Working remotely has become the norm in many organizations but presents unique logistics, collaboration, and oversight challenges. As such, companies need a well-crafted remote work policy to outline expectations and guidelines around working remotely clearly.

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Furniture Makers to hold next sustainability event focussed on material choices

Workplace Insight

The Furniture Makers Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is hosting its next sustainability event focussed on examining some of the established and widely used materials in the furniture and furnishings sector. The seminar , which is sponsored by the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP), Ocee & Four Design, Panaz and Satra Technology, will be held on Tuesday 4 March at Furniture Makers Hall, London.

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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