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Why your company should shut down for the holidays

Employee Benefit News

The CEO of the American Psychological Foundation is making everyone take the week off between Christmas and New Year's Day.

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Understanding Kansas Minimum Wage: Current Rates and Insights for 2024

Darwinbox

In 2024, Kansa's minimum wage remains at the federal level of $7.25 per hour, and guess what? It has stayed the same since 2009. The state minimum wage law sets this rate.

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Drowning with a life-preserver: What it means to be functionally uninsured in America

Employee Benefit News

Having health insurance doesn't necessarily keep people with high or ongoing medical costs out of debt.

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Understanding Breaks at Work Federal Law: Key Guidelines for Employers

Darwinbox

Under state law and industry rules, employees with shifts longer than six hours must take breaks. This applies if the organization has at most five employees working.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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AI is helping fight two of the biggest health risks to women

Employee Benefit News

The use of newer technology allows doctors to screen for breast and heart health simultaneously.

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Why out-of-office messages matter

Employee Benefit News

Going beyond a boring automated reply can help with corporate and personal branding and leave a better impression on recipients.

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Maximizing FSA Utilization: Why Communication from HR Is Key

Flimp Communications

As year-end draws closer, countless employees unknowingly leave money on the tablemoney theyve set aside for healthcare through their Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). For employees, it means paying out of pocket for expenses that could have been purchased with pre-tax dollars. For HR teams, its a missed opportunity to strengthen their benefits communications and reinforce their commitment to employee wellness.

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Fewer employers are requiring college degrees for new hires

Employee Benefit News

About one in six U.S. job postings require at least a bachelor's degree, according to Indeed.

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10 Contoh Amplop Lamaran Kerja yang Profesional dan Cara Penulisannya

Darwinbox

Amplop lamaran kerja adalah salah satu dokumen paling penting bagi pencari kerja karena ini dapat memberikan kesan pertama yang baik. Terutama dengan ketatnya persaingan di Indonesia, yang memiliki tingkat pengangguran tertinggi di ASEAN ( 5,2% ), setiap detail kecil menjadi semakin penting untuk membuat Anda menonjol.

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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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Ohio State Cancels Employee Raises After Overturning of DOL Rule

HR Digest

The Department of Labor was forced to roll back its regulations on the expanded overtime rule and the consequences are already apparent. Ohio State University has canceled the employee raises that it had announced for over 300 workers in November and December. According to The Columbus Dispatch , Ohio State had made salary adjustments that amounted to around $2 million in total after the DOLs minimum wage threshold for overtime payment went up earlier this year in June.

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The Implications Of The 2024 Election For Employer Health Plans

Wellable

Explore how the 2024 election could impact employer health plans, including potential policy changes, emerging healthcare trends, and preparation strategies for organizations. The post The Implications Of The 2024 Election For Employer Health Plans appeared first on Wellable.

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More Employers Cover Weight-Loss Drugs: Survey

InterWest Insurance Services

The percentage of employers who are covering new and trendy weight-loss drugs has risen in 2024, continuing a trend of increasing coverage despite the costs, according to a new survey. The study, by Mercer, also found that employers are increasingly offering to cover in vitro fertilization for employees who may be having trouble getting pregnant. And, as costs continue rising on average 5.25% in 2024, employers are taking a number of steps to manage costs.

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HR Calendar 2025: Key Compliance Dates, Federal Holidays, & More

BerniePortal

From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, heres everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2025.

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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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February 18, 2025 – Summit Compliance Webinar – Regulatory & Legislative Update

InterWest Insurance Services

March 18, 2025 12:00 pm 1:00 pm As we settle into 2025 and the new administration is in place, its the perfect opportunity to look forward to what is expected for the remainder of the year. This months webinar will focus on any recent legislation, regulations, FAQs, and other guidance issued over the previous months to help employers keep up-to-date on the ever-changing employee benefit compliance requirements, and we may even provide some guesses as to what else we may see in the upcoming mont

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Rethinking Employee Wellbeing

3Sixty Insights

Insights from Alight My recent discussion with Alight, a benefits services company, highlighted pivotal insights into the urgent evolving need to redefine benefit strategies to foster engagement, productivity, and long-term employee loyalty. Alights 2024 International Workforce and Wellbeing Mindset Study paints a stark picture of employee sentiment.

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Best HR Analytics Tools in 2024: Pricing, Features & More

Vantage Circle

Introduction HR has evolved from being a department that manages paperwork to one that drives strategic decisions. Today, relying on instincts alone is no longer enough. That’s where HR analytics tools come in. These HR tools transform raw data into actionable insights, helping organizations improve hiring, retention, and overall workforce management.

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9/80 work schedule: Is this the future of flexible work?

Business Management Daily

Beyond the 9-to-5 grind: Exploring the 9/80 work week Back in the 1980s, when the Dolly Parton classic “9 to 5” filled the airwaves, workers identified with the song’s hours. The standard employee worked five days of 8 hours each, totaling a 40-hour workweek. Technology, though, has progressively opened up possibilities as to where and when employees can perform tasks.

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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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Stop-Loss Statement

Employer Connection

The current self-funded plan design Stop-Loss Statement is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. Groups will continue to receive a monthly email notifying them that an important document is available for them to view in the Document Center. The Stop-Loss Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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Market Alert: ADP Closes Gaps and Expands Capabilities with WorkForce Software Acquisition

3Sixty Insights

The News The October 2024 acquisition of WorkForce Software affords ADP the opportunity to expand its offerings in HR-related software, take advantage of a respected global support organization and strengthen its product suite even as it offers new capabilities to new and existing markets. On first glance, the transaction appears to position a big fish to down a smaller fish by combining product lines and employees.

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Promoting Health Equity: Six Best Practices for Employers  

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Offering health insurance benefits to employees is a key step toward ensuring that they have access to health care. However, employers likely need to take additional steps to guarantee health equity, particularly for marginalized populations, one expert says. In her article Promoting […] The post Promoting Health Equity: Six Best Practices for Employers appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Spike in Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Lawsuits Alarms Employers

InterWest Insurance Services

Since the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect in June 2023, there’s been a huge spike in lawsuits against employers alleging failure to reasonably accommodate workers covered by the landmark legislation. In the first 11 months following enactment of the law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 1,869 complaints from workers who allege their employer failed to provide them with reasonable accommodation under the PWFA, according to an article in Business Insurance , a t

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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.

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What is Offshore Outsourcing? A Complete Guide

HR Lineup

In todays globalized economy, businesses are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and stay competitive. One of the most effective strategies that has gained significant traction is offshore outsourcing. This guide provides a comprehensive understanding of offshore outsourcing, its benefits, challenges, best practices, and its impact on the global business landscape.

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March 18, 2025 – Summit Compliance Webinar – Regulatory & Legislative Update

InterWest Insurance Services

March 18, 2025 12:00 pm 1:00 pm As we settle into 2025 and the new administration is in place, its the perfect opportunity to look forward to what is expected for the remainder of the year. This months webinar will focus on any recent legislation, regulations, FAQs, and other guidance issued over the previous months to help employers keep up-to-date on the ever-changing employee benefit compliance requirements, and we may even provide some guesses as to what else we may see in the upcoming mont

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Post-Election Outlook: Issues to Watch for Pharmacy Industry Stakeholders

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The 2024 election results will create significant tailwinds for Republican legislative and regulatory priorities in US Congress, federal agencies, and state houses across the country.

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How Insurance Agencies Can Attract Talent in a Tight Job Market

InterWest Insurance Services

Recruiting new talent has always been difficult for the insurance industry, and that includes independent agencies and brokerages. And thanks to the continuing tight job market, its harder than ever. As more insurance executives and producers start entering retirement, theres an urgent need to recruit and groom the next generation of insurance professionals.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.