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Compliance TV: Three States, Virgin Islands May Face Credit Reduction; IRS Issues Proposed Rules to Implement SECURE 2.0 Provisions; and more

PayrollOrg

Compliance TV: Three States, Virgin Islands May Face Credit Reduction; IRS Issues Proposed Rules to Implement SECURE 2.

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Why are health plans paying to keep members in pain?

Employee Benefit News

Research indicates that musculoskeletal surgery shouldn't be the first stop for a health plan member in chronic pain.

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LinkedIn Live—Optimizing Global Payroll Using AI

PayrollOrg

Payroll professionals worldwide are invited to join PayrollOrgs upcoming LinkedIn Live event, Optimizing Global Payroll Using AI, on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET.

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25 best paying cities in 2025

Employee Benefit News

San Francisco and San Jose, California, tied for the top spot with top salaries, according to a study from U.S. News.

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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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9 Habits for Mental Health: Daily Practices to Boost Well-Being

BetterUp

Discover effective daily habits to improve your mental health, including quality sleep, balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and mindfulness practices. Learn how fostering social connections and engaging in acts of kindness can enhance your mental well-being.

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Council Guest Post: What If HR Is in the Driver’s Seat to Improve Employee Experience Through Technology?

3Sixty Insights

How GenAI can empower HR to improve employee experience Introduction Employee experience is a key factor for attracting, engaging, and retaining talent at the workplace. It encompasses the physical, emotional, and digital aspects of work that shape how employees perceive and perform their roles. Technology plays a vital role in enhancing employee experience, especially in the era of remote and hybrid work models.

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Nicole Kidman sounds off on benefits, perks and culture

Employee Benefit News

The Academy Award winner's production company motivates teams with career development opportunities, work-life accommodations and good food.

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SECURE 2.0 Update: IRS Issues Proposed Rules for Qualified Retirement Plans (Part One)—Catch-Up Contributions

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

On Friday, January 10, 2025, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance for several provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0). This blog will primarily focus on the proposed rule for qualified retirement […] The post SECURE 2.0 Update: IRS Issues Proposed Rules for Qualified Retirement Plans (Part One)Catch-Up Contributions appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Why are health plans paying to keep members in pain?

Employee Benefit News

Research indicates that musculoskeletal surgery shouldn't be the first stop for a health plan member in chronic pain.

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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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Decoding Employee Turnover: 3 Unexpected Reasons You’re Losing Great Talent

Best Money Moves

Employee turnover is one of the biggest challenges facing organizations in 2025, with 51% of employees seeking new job opportunities. This is the highest rate since 2015, according to Gallups latest measure. Employees long-term commitment to their organizations is at an all-time low. Many leaders struggle to understand the causes behind this shift. Meanwhile, the costs of turnover are staggering.

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10 states with the highest and lowest employee burnout levels

Employee Benefit News

Wyoming has the highest level of employee burnout, due to above-average weekly working hours, 42.3 hours, according to a study from Social Market Way.

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What is Reference-Based Pricing (RBP)?

PeopleKeep

If you're seeking a budget-friendly approach to providing health benefits, you might find fully-insured plans less than appealing. They're expensive and don't offer transparency. A 2022 RAND study 1 found that U.S. hospitals can sometimes charge patients 200-300% of what someone with Medicare would have paid for the same services. Reference-based pricing (RBP) is a compelling alternative to traditional healthcare pricing models that often leave patients in the dark.

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The Role of Talent Management in HRM

Qandle

In todays rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are realizing that their most valuable asset is not just their product or technology, but their people. Talent management in HRM (Human Resource Management) has emerged as a crucial strategy for companies aiming to attract, develop, retain, and engage top talent. It goes beyond traditional HR functions and focuses on aligning the right people with the right roles to drive organizational success.

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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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The Winston Development Team: Conquering Tomorrow’s Tech Today For Our Clients

Winston Benefits

Louis Nuzzolese: What programming language or technology are you most excited about right now? I’m really excited about.NET 8, especially since it’s the latest LTS release. It brings a lot of neat updates, like performance improvements, native AOT support, and better tools for cloud and web apps. I’m particularly interested in how it makes … Continue reading "The Winston Development Team: Conquering Tomorrow’s Tech Today For Our Clients" The post The Winston Develop

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AI in Customer Success: Insights from Mike Redbord

3Sixty Insights

On the recent episode of GTM Innovators, I sat down with Mike Redbord to dive deep into the intersection of AI and customer success. We covered a lot of ground, but two subjects stood out: the shift toward simple, app-like AI interfaces and the evolving role of customer success professionals in an AI-driven world. Heres a closer look at these transformative ideas.

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What Is An Annual Out-Of-Pocket Maximum?

PeopleKeep

If youve recently shopped for health insurance, you likely saw the term out-of-pocket maximum when comparing plans. Dont dismiss this number as a figure youre unlikely to reach. Understanding what an annual out-of-pocket maximum is can help you choose the right healthcare plan and budget effectively if you need medical care. To make an informed decision, you must know what healthcare expenses count toward the out-of-pocket maximum and what will happen after you meet your limit.

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Flimp Launches Branded Total Rewards Statements for the Mid-market

Flimp Communications

Employers can now personalize, showcase and securely distribute employee compensation, perks and benefits packages to drive benefits appreciation and increase retention. Boston | February 6, 2024 Flimp , a premier provider of employee benefits and HR communications solutions, educational content, texting and decision-support tools, today released its new Total Rewards Statements product.

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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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How Sawatch Labs and WEX are simplifying fleet electrification for public agencies

WEX Inc.

Electrifying fleets is a hot topic as public agencies, universities, and nonprofits work to meet ambitious sustainability goals. However, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) can feel overwhelming. How do you determine which vehicles are best suited for electrification? How do you plan the charging infrastructure? And how do you prove that your efforts are making a difference in reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

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Using Netiquette to improve workplace communication

Business Management Daily

Why Netiquette matters in the workplace There’s a right way and a wrong way to communicate virtually. USING ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, for example, usually comes off as being upset. “Unnecessary scare quotes” hint at cryptic meanings too awkward to spell out, leaving others to guess what you mean. Long, comma-heavy sentences, meant to convey everything that you and others like you might want to say, can quickly exhaust or confuse readers, preventing them from wanting to understand yo

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) code cheat sheet you need

WEX Inc.

The IRS has created two sets of Affordable Care Act (ACA) codes to provide employers with a consistent way to describe their medical benefit offerings to their employees. Each code indicates a different scenario regarding an offer of coverage, or explains why an employer should not be subject to a penalty for an employee, for each month. ACA 1095 codes cheat sheet Code Series 1 is used for Line 14 of Form 1095-C and addresses: Whether an individual was offered coverage What type of coverage was

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Immigration Raids: How Employers Can Protect Their Business By Staying Compliant With ICE Laws

HR Digest

Immigration raids are likely to increase under the current administration, but employers can be prepared and stay compliance by understanding why ICE raids take place, and how to prepare for workplace immigration raids, and what to do if ICE comes to their workplace. The current administration has thrown a lot for employers to understand and enforce, from Januarys anti-DEI policy to recent immigration raids that have been occurring across the nation.

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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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Trump ramps up move to scrub DEI from government

Employee Benefit News

The Trump administration ordered agency and department heads to move forward in eliminating any DEI programs or initiatives.

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Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning in the Workplace

HR Lineup

Reasoning is a fundamental aspect of decision-making in the workplace. Employees and leaders rely on logical thinking to solve problems, make strategic decisions, and analyze data. Two primary types of reasoninginductive and deductiveplay a crucial role in workplace scenarios. Understanding the differences between these reasoning methods and knowing when to apply them can significantly enhance critical thinking, efficiency, and overall decision-making processes.

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Enhancing Employee Wellness Through Recognition

Vantage Circle

When we talk about organizational success, one thing stands out: employee wellness. It has become the backbone of the present workplace. The main reason being the rising awareness about mental health, physical fitness, and emotional well-being. These factors are helping companies recognize the direct correlation between a healthy workforce and business productivity.

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Diversity and Inclusion Calendar 2025: Key Dates to Celebrate and Foster Inclusion

Vantage Circle

When we take a look at the workplace today, the focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become an absolute necessity. Why? Because when employees feel seen, respected, and valued, they thrive, as do the organizations they work for. That is why it’s important to celebrate the cultural, social, and historical differences and milestones of your people with diverse backgrounds.

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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.