Thu.Feb 06, 2025

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Addicted to screens? Time for a digital detox

Employee Benefit News

A tech industry veteran shares the impact of screen addiction, and how to figure out the best ways to temporarily detach.

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How Effective Employee Onboarding Sets the Stage for Long-Term Success

Hppy

Employee onboarding is more than just an HR processits the foundation of a great employee experience. Companies that prioritize effective onboarding not only improve employee retention but also enhance engagement and productivity. In this post, well explore the importance of employee onboarding , key strategies for success, and how organizations can leverage onboarding programs to create a thriving workplace culture.

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9 in 10 workers are looking for a new job

Employee Benefit News

Will you lose top talent this year? Monster's 2025 Work Watch Report shares what job seekers and employers should expect.

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How Private Equity Firms Can Foster Loyalty and Reduce Turnover

Hppy

Employee retention represents a significant challenge for private equity firms. The disruption in operations reduces productivity and lowers the chances of successful investments, further exacerbated by high employee turnover. Engaged employees are essential to the success of any organization, as they drive productivity and foster innovation. Only through the proper measurement and monitoring of engagement metrics will the firms understand the hidden challenges and key solutions.

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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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Payroll check-in: Starting your year on a high note

Employee Benefit News

A benefits expert provides a detailed checklist for employers to ensure they and their employees are covered.

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How remote and hybrid work is impacting corporate sustainability

Employee Benefit News

The shift in workplace settings has increased e-waste and put more strain on devices and equipment than ever before.

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Upcoming webinar: How Ciphr supports women in the workplace – and how you can too

cipHR

Were celebrating International Womens Day (IWD) 2025 with a special webinar sharing how we support and lift up the women of Ciphr. And how your organisation can do the same.

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Efficiency and cost-cutting will define tech budgets in 2025

Employee Benefit News

Reducing inefficiencies in HR processes and cutting spending will be the main drivers of HR technology spending.

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What is Predictive Validity in HR?

HR Lineup

In human resources (HR), organizations are continuously searching for ways to improve their hiring, performance evaluation, and talent management strategies. One critical concept that plays a significant role in ensuring these processes are effective is predictive validity. Predictive validity helps HR professionals determine whether a particular selection method, assessment tool, or hiring practice accurately forecasts future job performance.

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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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Amazon, Alphabet targeted as Oklahoma joins anti-DEI investor ranks

Employee Benefit News

The companies are part of a larger group facing shareholder resolutions as conservative pressure to disband DEI continues.

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Answers to a Reporter’s Questions About Savings Bonds

Money Talk

I am frequently contacted by reporters to answer questions about personal finance topics. Below are three questions that I answered recently about U.S. savings bonds: What happens to savings bonds if the original owner is deceased? It depends on how the bonds are titled (this will be shown on the front face of the bond). If there is a named beneficiary, a bond will go directly to the beneficiary and is not part of the probate estate.

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What is Guaranteed Issue in Health Insurance?

PeopleKeep

Navigating the complexities of health insurance coverage is often a challenge, especially for those with known medical conditions. With so many choices, confusing terms , and complicated eligibility requirements, it's easy to get lost. That's where guaranteed issue policies come in as a real lifesaver. They offer a beacon of hope for those with severe health conditions.

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Game Day, Your Way: Super Bowl PTO for Employees

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Whether it was the super snack spread, a fourth-quarter Hail Mary, or puffy eyes from an extra heartwarming commercial, employees may struggle to go the extra mile (or yard) on Super Bowl Monday. While Super Bowl Monday hasnt quite reached national holiday […] The post Game Day, Your Way: Super Bowl PTO for Employees appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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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Plagiarism Now?

Florida Workers' Comp

There has been plenty to concern us about Artificial Intelligence. The greatest challenge seems to remain identity. See First - What is it? (November 2024). Many people I speak with still are uncomfortable with what AI is and what it is not. That is challenging. Much of what will occur in coming years will not be AI, but will be powered by it. Computers are not good or evil, but they empower and enable both.

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The Top Five Health Conditions Driving Insurance Costs

InterWest Insurance Services

A new study has identified the top five health conditions that are driving the overall cost of group health plan outlays, and without which spending would actually be falling. The report is enlightening, and employers can use the findings to offer programs aimed at education and prevention to help control their employees’ health care costs and cut into health insurance premiums paid by both employers and workers.

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Impact of Hybrid Working on Employee Engagement

Vantage Circle

The way we work has changed forever. The shift to hybrid work wasn’t just a trend born out of necessity during the pandemic but a workplace revolution that transformed how employees thrived. Remote work was already gaining momentum before COVID, but the pandemic accelerated the process and forced organizations to rethink traditional office setups overnight.

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Leading by example: The essential ingredient for effective leadership

Business Management Daily

Setting the standard: Core components of leading by example People are committed to leading by example and “walk the walk.” They refrain from talking a good game then not following their own words. They do not ask their direct reports to act or behave a certain way but do not meet those standards themselves. Instead, leading by example involves being a role model for others to emulate.

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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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Demand for high quality office space continues to grow worldwide, and so do its costs

Workplace Insight

Rents for prime office space across the globe rose by 0.3 percent and fit out costs by 0.2 percent in the final quarter of 2024, says Savills, as demand for top quality office space continues to grow in many markets around the world. According to Savills in its latest quarterly Prime Office Costs report , in the fourth quarter of last year, average net effective costs rose slightly, by 0.1 percent, continuing a moderate upwards trend of 1.9 percent over 2024.

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The leadership playbook Gen Z actually wants

Insperity

In todays multigenerational workplaces , there can be some pretty big gaps between workers of different ages in how they: Carry out their work. Communicate. Meet and collaborate. Approach hierarchy and authority. View their role and career, and the place it occupies in their life. When it comes to Gen Z and leadership, the gap can seem more like a yawning chasm.

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Global Equity Plan Reporting Obligations for Calendar-Year 2025: Part One

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Companies with global equity plans should be aware of their reporting obligations with respect to their equity awards. This client alert highlights key reporting obligations in certain countries related to equity plan activity for the prior calendar year (i.e., 2024) and ongoing obligations during calendar-year 2025. Read more here.

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How to encourage worker well-being with corporate exercise programs

Higginbotham

Many Americans dont get enough physical activity, and this problem is especially prevalent among office workers who spend their days sitting in front of a computer screen. This lack of exercise can lead to problems like increased health care costs and lower productivity. Employers can help make a difference by implementing corporate exercise programs.

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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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Throwback Thursday: Bailey v. American General Ins. Co. (1955)

The Workcomp Writer

The Case and Its Context The 1955 Texas Supreme Court decision in Bailey v. American General Insurance Co. , 154 Tex. 430, 279 S.W.2d 315 (1955), represents a landmark in the development of workers compensation law, particularly regarding the compensability of psychological injuries. The case arose from terrifying circumstances that illustrate the potential psychological impact of workplace trauma.

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Getting Zoom fatigue? Chances are you’re tired of looking at yourself

Workplace Insight

The rise of virtual meetings has transformed workplace communication, offering flexibility and global connectivity. However, this shift has not come without challenges, particularly in the form of virtual meeting (VM) fatigue, commonly referred to as “Zoom fatigue.” A new study published in the journal PLOS One examines how facial appearance dissatisfaction, impression management behaviours, and VM fatigue contribute to the adoptionor rejectionof virtual meeting technologies in profe

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Federal Worker Buyout Deadline Extended Until Feb. 10

HR Digest

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Thursday deadline issued by the current administration for more than 2 million federal workers to decide whether to resign or stay in their jobs. Reports said that more than 40,000 workers agreed to the Trump federal worker buyout program. A federal worker in Massachusetts pushed back the deadline for employees to accept the U.S. governments federal workers buyout program in 2025.

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Workhuman vs Awardco: What’s the better employee rewards and recognition software?

Achievers

Employee rewards and recognition are powerful tools for driving engagement and retention. When employees feel appreciated, they perform at their best and stay committed to the company. A simple act of recognition can ignite higher morale , boost productivity, and inspire lasting loyalty, transforming your workforce from good to great. Workhuman and Awardco are two of the biggest names in the employee recognition space, each offering solutions to help organizations recognize and reward their team

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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.