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Why paid leave should be on your HR roadmap

Employee Benefit News

Employees view paid leave as a core benefit. Here's why it's good for business.

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Trends Pushing Auto Insurance Rates Higher

InterWest Insurance Services

Automobile insurance companies are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of collision insurance claims, and that’s forcing them to raise rates at a steady clip. In 2019, the industry paid out $62.6 billion in losses for damage to personal vehicles and $5.4 billion for commercial vehicles. By 2023, those numbers had risen to $95.4 billion and $8.2 billion, respectively.

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Most valuable IT skills for 2025

Employee Benefit News

The most in-demand tech skill on U.S. job applications is Ansible, according to a study from JobLeads.

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Recruiter Burnout: Causes, Symptoms, and Ways to Overcome It

HR Lineup

Recruiting is an essential aspect of any business, as companies rely on recruiters to find the right talent and build high-performing teams. While rewarding, the role of a recruiter is also demanding. Constant pressure, tight deadlines, high expectations, and the emotional labor of dealing with candidates and clients can lead to recruiter burnout. Recognizing the causes, symptoms, and ways to overcome recruiter burnout is crucial to maintaining well-being, productivity, and job satisfaction in t

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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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Gen Z wants to make over $100K by 30. Here's how they plan to do it

Employee Benefit News

Young professionals' aspirations may seem too ambitious to older generations, but they're not unattainable, according to a new study.

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'Career catfishing' is the latest trend derailing recruiting efforts

Employee Benefit News

When employees feel valued, they show up and work hard. When they don't, it can be bad for business.

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darwinbox blog: A Guide to Leave Management

3Sixty Insights

Did you know unplanned absenteeism in 2024 led toa staggering 40% productivity lossin organizations worldwide? “Managing time off” isn’t just about tracking daysit’s about ensuring balance and harmony at work. The following guide will explain everything you need to know to simplify leave management, increase employee satisfaction, and improve operational efficiency.

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Southwest to cut 15% of corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs

Employee Benefit News

Southwest has long boasted of never having an involuntary layoff over a history stretching back more than five decades.

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Plan Sponsors Can Self-Correct Some Violations of ERISA—Here’s Where to Start 

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

The Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) encourages employers and plan sponsors to voluntarily correct certain violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). For certain categories of eligible transactions, the Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) intends for […] The post Plan Sponsors Can Self-Correct Some Violations of ERISAHere’s Where to Start appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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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Dreading your alarm? Why there's no escaping the 'Sunday Scaries'

Employee Benefit News

Kickresume found that 70% of professionals experience anxiety at the end of the weekend. Can employers break the cycle?

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Planning your EV trip just got easier with DriverDash

WEX Inc.

Planning a long trip in an electric vehicle can be a challenge. Factors such as vehicle make and model, weather conditions, driving habits, and cargo weight can amplify range anxiety for your drivers and cause unexpected complications for them while on the road. But with the new EV route-planning feature in DriverDash , you can take advantage of WEXs network of 146,000 charge points to build a convenient, worry-free route.

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Analyst Insight: Addressing the HR and Leadership Disconnect

3Sixty Insights

Todays business landscape, marked by rising costs, increasing labor expenses, compliance demands, and global disruptions, has left many businesses struggling to stay efficient and profitable. In response, executives are pressuring sales teams and seeking cost-cutting measures. Whats often overlooked is the potential for Human Resources (HR) to drive profitability through initiatives that align with business goals by valuing the organizations people.

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Bored with Benefits Guides? Here Are Some Alternatives

Flimp Communications

Think about the hours, effort, and dollars your HR team invests in planning, writing, designing, and publishing a benefits guide annually. The paper alone could be enough to clear a small forest! And yet, how many employees actually read really read the benefits guide? Judging by the questions your team gets bombarded with each open enrollment period, the confusion, and poor choices, probably not many.

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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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From HSA saver to HSA investor: See the full potential of your health savings account

WEX Inc.

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are widely recognized for their triple tax advantagespre-tax contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses. Yet, many HSA holders miss out on one of the most powerful aspects of these accounts: investing. While saving HSA funds for immediate healthcare costs is beneficial, leveraging the investment potential of an HSA can create long-term financial security, particularly for retirement healthcare expenses.

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Top 18 Oil & Gas Conferences of 2025

Professionals Alternative

In the fast-evolving oil and gas industry, staying ahead of market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes is crucial for professionals and businesses alike. Attending top industry conferences provides invaluable opportunities to network with key players, gain insights from thought leaders, and explore the latest innovations shaping the sector.

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Drug Test Delay Dooms Kansas Employer’s Attempt to Deny Benefits

The Workcomp Writer

In an unpublished decision, a Kansas appellate court has struck down an employers attempt to deny workers compensation benefits to an employee who refused a drug test 18 days after reporting a repetitive trauma injury [ Suitter v. Johnsonville Sausage LLC , 2025 Kan. App. Unpub. LEXIS 79 (Feb. 14, 2025)]. The case highlights an important issue facing many jurisdictions: exactly how much time may pass between a work-related injury and a post-injury drug test before the test results (or a test ref

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30 Must-Ask Questions for Your Employee Climate Survey

Vantage Circle

The modern workplace is a paradox. On one hand, organizations are investing more than ever in perks, wellness programs, and leadership training to boost employee satisfaction. On the other, reports of burnout, disengagement, and turnover continue to rise. In fact, 51% of employees reported experiencing burnout in the past year according to SHRM. What’s missing?

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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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Cybersecurity policy essential components

Business Management Daily

Building a Fort Knox for your data: Essential components of a Cybersecurity Policy Cybersecurity is always a hot topic for businesses. Many major companies, such as Equifax, Facebook, and more, have been the subject of news and controversy due to notable data breach incidents. Small businesses need to be just as careful. An employee opening one suspicious email can lead to malware on company devices and data becoming compromised.

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FAQs for Employers and Federal Contractors on Navigating the DEI Landscape

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Partners in our Employment and Government Contracts Groups recently presented a webinar on President Donald Trumps executive order (EO) eliminating all affirmative action obligations under EO 11246. Following the webinar, we prepared FAQs to further assist employers and federal contractors in navigating the current landscape. Access the FAQs.