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State Unemployment Insurance Taxable Wage Bases for 2025

PayrollOrg

Learn which states have released their state unemployment insurance (SUI) taxable wage bases for 2025 in a chart provided and updated by PAYO.

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5 Themes for Your 2025 HR Comms Calendar

Flimp Communications

Whether your HR team is aiming for higher HDHP enrollment, greater wellness program utilization, or improved benefits literacy, achieving your goals in 2025 will invariably depend on your company’s employees learning something and, crucially, retaining that knowledge throughout the year. But 2025 promises to be another hectic year for your employees, at work and home, with no let up to the constant bombardment of messaging and demands.

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IRS Loosens Preventive Care Coverage Rules

InterWest Insurance Services

New guidance issued by the IRS expands the types of preventive care benefits that high-deductible health plans are required to cover with no out-of-pocket costs on the part of plan enrollees. The changes are aimed at reducing out-of-pocket costs for diabetes-related expenses, certain cancer screenings and contraceptives. The guidance, released in two notices — N-2024-71 and N-2024-75 , — can result in real savings for Americans.

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3 ways to make menopause benefits more inclusive

Employee Benefit News

The number of women managing menopausal symptoms in the workplace is increasing. Employer support should extend beyond health benefits.

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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 to Overcome 10 Common Challenges in Recruitment?

Qandle

The recruitment industry is constantly evolving, with new tools, techniques, and trends reshaping the way recruiters find and place talent. However, this dynamic environment also brings about several challenges that recruiters must tackle to succeed. From adapting to changing technology to managing candidate expectations, the challenges in the recruitment industry are diverse and complex.

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5 ways insurance brokers benefit from working with a PEO

Insperity

Insurance brokers and professional employer organizations (PEOs) are supposed to be competitors, right? Wrong! Actually, brokers and PEOs can form mutually advantageous partnerships that result in better service for their clients. Furthermore, brokers themselves can benefit significantly from working with a PEO. Let’s explore how. The broker-PEO relationship Employee benefits brokers and property & casualty insurance brokers help their clients find and purchase comprehensive, high-quality co

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Return to office or resign: How companies can handle the great office divide

Employee Benefit News

With some employees bound to move on rather than give up remote work, employers should consider exit policies that will reflect well on their brand.

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Audit trails made easy with virtual cards

WEX Inc.

For financial managers, keeping tabs on every transaction can be a tricky ask. In the B2B space, where payment volumes are high and accuracy is a top priority, having a clear and accessible audit trail is essential for both security and accountability. Virtual cards are a rising tool, and are increasingly being recognized as a powerful way to simplify this process.

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Council Guest Post: What If Our HR System Is a Living Organism and Needs Constant Care and Feeding?

3Sixty Insights

How to keep HR systems healthy and happy Introduction One of my friends recently told me that in Japanese culture, people believe machines have souls. That clicked and strengthened my gut feeling around HR systems. When speaking to HR executive leaders, I always jokingly referred to our HRIS system as a beast and how constantly we need to feed it. If we think of our HR system, such as SuccessFactors, as a living organism, we might have a better understanding of why it needs constant care and fee

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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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What happens to my HSA when I change jobs?

WEX Inc.

Have you recently changed employers? Or are you considering making a change? Fortunately, when you participate in a health savings account (HSA) through your employer, your HSA stays with you. There are plenty of myths about HSAs , but today let’s tackle what really happens to your HSA when you change employers. You have options HSA transfer If your new employer offers an HSA, you can transfer the administration of your account to your new employer’s HSA administrator.

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Beware of Frauds and Scams

Money Talk

Not a week goes by, it seems, when we don’t hear about the hacking of a large third party data base that stores our personal information for its clients (e.g., hospitals and employers) without our knowledge or consent. This makes us vulnerable to online scams and fraud in general. Below are important things to know to avoid becoming a fraud victim: ¨ Nobody is Immune - Scams can happen to anybody regardless of age, income, educational level, etc.

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Timmy!

Florida Workers' Comp

October was Disability Awareness Month. Such recognitions can be of significant value in helping people to remember a variety of causes and needs in society. The U.S. Department of Labor notes this but also adds that we can pursue year-round efforts at appreciating and understanding the challenges of disability. The topic came to my mind again in a random article on the British Broadcasting Corporation in November.

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The Game Is On With the 2024 Payroll Congress Keynote Speakers

APA Congress Today

PayrollOrg (PAYO) brings you an exciting mix of educational, informational, and motivational speakers for the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress, May 13-16. Payroll professionals can learn from these top-rated innovators when they share how to “Power Up” with attendees at theGaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

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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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Project management office: A comprehensive guide for beginners

Business Management Daily

Is a project management office right for your business? Are you having trouble keeping your organization’s projects on track? Implementing a project management office (PMO) could solve your problems. A PMO is a department, unit, or group of individuals who create and oversee all project management methodologies at an organization. They maintain a business’s project management standards and provide employees with the tools and frameworks to ensure consistent success.

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Cornered by a Labor Shortage, Greece Turns to Foreign Workers

HR Digest

Greece is in the midst of an unprecedented labor shortage that is forcing businesses to appeal to foreign workers to take up the local jobs. The country has a need for workers in a vast range of sectors, from tech workers to skilled traders, across different levels of expertise. Greece’s employment crisis has been building up for years now, with the economic conditions driving local workers away from the region to neighboring countries, further putting a strain on the economy.

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Ohio Supreme Court Vacates Commission’s TTD Award re: Post-Termination Surgery

The Workcomp Writer

In a case of first impression regarding the application of Ohio R.C. 4123.56(F), the Ohio Supreme Court has reversed the Tenth District Court of Appeals’ refusal to vacate an Industrial Commission order that had awarded temporary total disability (TTD) benefits to a worker who underwent approved surgery after being fired for misconduct. Finding the appeals court erred, the high court issued a writ of mandamus ordering the Commission to vacate its TTD award [ State ex rel.

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How Trump's incoming presidency might impact reproductive care

Employee Benefit News

Chief strategy officer at MomsRising breaks down how Trump's election may impact access to abortion care nationwide.

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.

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Menopause: Supporting Female Employees as They Age

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

More than one million women in the U.S. experience menopause each year, yet there are few workplace supports being put in place for this population. As more research is being conducted and the topic becomes less taboo, attitudes and expectations about menopause […] The post Menopause: Supporting Female Employees as They Age appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Post-Election Health Policy Priorities

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

In this recently recorded webinar, McDermott+’s Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock discuss the outcomes of the 2024 election, potential healthcare policy changes under the new administration and Congress, and the implications of election outcomes on healthcare policy heading into the lame duck session and in 2025. Access the webinar recording here.