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Strategies to Reduce Homeowners Insurance Premiums

Money Talk

The last three years have not been kind to U. S. homeowners renewing their homeowners insurance policies. As noted in a Wall Street Journal article , “ For many Americans, getting insurance has gone from a routine, generally manageable expense to a do-or-die ordeal that can strain household budgets” amid sharply rising premiums and fewer choices of insurers.

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DOL Mandates Employees Return to Office Starting Dec. 1

HR Digest

The DOL has a new mandate in relation to its return to office policy, but it’s not what employees were hoping to hear. The Department of Labor has ordered remote workers back to the office at least five days per biweekly pay period, starting December 1, 2024. The move was originally scheduled to take place starting this year in January however, the NCFLL union resisted the DOL office return policy very vocally.

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Rights for the Toaster?

Florida Workers' Comp

I recently had the opportunity to listen to three academics discuss the future of artificial intelligence and robotics in an ever-evolving environment. One of the most shocking statements, perhaps beyond the pale, was a proposed equivalency drawn between humans and machines, with the premonition that artificial intelligence and robots that contain it will reach a state of true sentience.

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IRS Decreases Employer Mandate Penalties For 2025

PeopleKeep

For the first time, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reducing penalties for employers who don’t meet the federal government's requirements for health insurance. If you're a large business owner, you might be wondering how this affects your responsibilities and liabilities. Applicable large employers (ALEs), or organizations with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees (FTEs), must meet the employer shared responsibility provisions (ESRP) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (

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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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The New Rules Of Engagement: Well-being As A Strategic Advantage

Vantage Circle

Disengaged employees are costing the global economy $8.8 trillion annually, according to Gallup. This staggering figure highlights a significant challenge that organizations worldwide face. Employee engagement and well-being are at the center of this problem. Whether it's a LinkedIn post, brainstorming session, or an industry panel discussion, these two terms are trending everywhere.

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The Pros and Cons of On-Site Childcare

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

A recent report, Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents, recommended ways that employers can expand policies and programs that support the well-being of parents and caregivers in the workplace. This can include offering […] The post The Pros and Cons of On-Site Childcare appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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BeamJobs names the 10 most desirable jobs in America

Employee Benefit News

In-demand careers change constantly, but they speak to the wants and the needs of the current workforce.

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List of Top Pay Equity Software in 2024

HR Lineup

As businesses strive to foster inclusive workplaces, the importance of pay equity has become a critical factor. Pay equity software helps organizations identify and address pay gaps by providing analytical insights into compensation trends, disparities, and biases. This article highlights the top pay equity software in 2024, providing a detailed overview of their key features and the specific needs each addresses.

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The value of caregiving support in the workplace

Employee Benefit News

The right resources can help employees care for themselves while they manage the care of their loved ones.

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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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Sexual harassment at work: your legal duty and ways to prevent it - Ciphr

cipHR

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 introduces a strengthened duty on employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees.

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Remote work's shortcomings, meeting fatigue and other top benefit news

Employee Benefit News

This roundup of top trends features how remote work is having a detrimental impact on Gen Z's professional skill development, the true depth of the living wage gap and more.

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The role of B2B payment options in travel agency operations

WEX Inc.

Online travel agencies (OTAs) are complex. Between airlines, hotels, and other bookings, payments move between all types of stakeholders quickly and confusingly. The good news is that modern payment technology can help travel agencies simplify these multiplex systems to provide more control over payments and even help generate extra revenue. Let’s explore the role of B2B payments in the travel industry by highlighting common challenges, identifying solutions, and discussing benefits.

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Valor Hospitality Partners has spent all year prioritizing its workforce's mental health

Employee Benefit News

Valor Hospitality Partners has added in new benefits aimed at better supporting its workforce's mental health.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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10 Top Talent Management Software of 2024

Vantage Circle

Introduction The business world is moving at a breakneck pace and keeping up with talent has become one of the greatest challenges for organizations of all sizes. As companies across the globe face increasing competition for top talent, the demand for innovative solutions to manage, develop, and retain employees has never been higher. In 2024, talent management software is not just a tool—it's a critical enabler of business success.

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Video: Analyst Firms vs. Influencers – Debunking Pay-for-Play Myths

3Sixty Insights

In this video, Nicholas Biron dives into a candid conversation with a senior executive about a common misconception in the research space: the idea that analyst firms operate under a ‘pay-for-play’ model. Drawing from his experience with top industry giants like Forrester and Gartner, Nicholas sheds light on the nuanced realities of research firms, explaining how interactions with analysts work, where the lines blur, and why many vendors misinterpret these relationships.

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Strike Continues as 64% Boeing Workers Vote Against Contract Offer

HR Digest

Boeing factory workers voted to reject a contract offer and continue a more than five-week strike on Wednesday. The Boeing workers contract rejection is a blow to investor and management hopes of a resolution to the acrimonious dispute. (Image Credit: boeing) Boeing workers voted against a new labor deal that included 35% wage increases over four years, their union said Wednesday.

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Market Alert: Unlocking Hiring Efficiency: Paychex’s New AI Recruitment Tool for SMBS

3Sixty Insights

The News Paychex recently launched Paychex Recruiting Copilot, an AI-assisted recruiting tool for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and HR professionals. In partnership with Findem, Paychex Recruiting Copilot allows customers to quickly find appropriate talent instead of relying solely on passive recruiting methods. Paychex Recruiting Copilot analyzes potential employees through a natural-language search engine to produce a list of qualified individuals for open positions.

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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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Imposter syndrome in the workplace: Signs, causes, and solutions

Business Management Daily

Most people are skilled in at least one thing, making it easy to find hobbies and pastimes. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always translate into finding meaningful work (which is why many of us—especially liberal arts grads—work in jobs unrelated to our passion or unique skill set). Working outside your wheelhouse could be better, but it comes with the territory of accepting work at someone else’s company.

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How employees can track down lost pensions and consolidate.

Employee Benefits

According to new research, at least 4.8 million pension pots are considered to be ‘lost’ among the UK population with 1 in 10 workers believing they could have lost a pension pot worth more than £10,000[ 1 ]. One of the main reasons for this is because a person will have on average 9 jobs[ 2 ] in their lifetime, so could easily end up with many different pension pots with several providers which can easily be forgotten about.

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Shifting Sands: DOL Recent Developments

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

There have been significant developments that will impact the future of US Department of Labor regulations and litigation related to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).

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How vocational rehabilitation can help bridge the health work gap?

Employee Benefits

By Kay Needle, Early Intervention and Rehabilitation Expert at Generali UK Employee Benefits In our role, which involves helping organisations support their people to return to work after sickness or injury, it’s common to hear employers say: “it’s not my place to ask about medical”. At the same time, it’s common for GPs to say: “it’s not my place to advise about work”.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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7 Ways To Get Over Trust Issues For Better Relationships

BetterUp

Jump to section What are trust issues? Underlying causes of trust issues Why do you have trust issues?

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Secure Attachment: What It Is & How To Develop It At Any Age

BetterUp

Jump to section What is secure attachment?

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