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Want to boost benefits engagement? Start smaller

Employee Benefit News

A multi-level delivery method makes benefits information more digestible, improving participation and giving employees a sense of empowerment.

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Expensive Litigation Is Driving Insurance Costs

InterWest Insurance Services

Soaring court judgments and jury awards are pushing up the cost of commercial liability and umbrella insurance policies, particularly for businesses that have been sued before. There are a number of factors at play, including massive “nuclear” jury awards for tens of millions of dollars, private equity-backed lawsuits and a phenomenon known as “social inflation” when the costs of jury awards increase faster than the cost of living.

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A guide to GLP-1 adoption: How employers can add this benefit in 2025

Employee Benefit News

Workers need more than GLP-1s to embark on a successful weight loss journey.

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Top 4 reasons why you should add a dependent eligibility audit to your benefits strategy

WEX Inc.

If you rely on the honor system for your companys benefits enrollment , you could be picking up the tab for ex-spouses, adult children, or others who are not eligible to be covered. On average, weve found that 3-5% of the dependents on an employer’s plan are deemed ineligible. A dependent eligibility audit can help you uncover any existing ineligible members.

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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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Traditional vs. Roth 401(k) and how best to leverage an HSA

Employee Benefit News

Cash flow, tax bracket and timing of distributions will determine whether pretax or post-tax treatment of retirement savings makes more sense.

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Amazon, Walmart and other employers pledge millions to support wildfire victims

Employee Benefit News

Corporations are donating funds toward relief efforts in the wake of the southern California wildfires.

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Unlocking Payroll Talent: Why 2025 Demands Specialist Expertise

JGA Recruitment

Welcome back to Payroll Perspectives , where Natalie Lloyd and I, Nick Day , share valuable insights to help you build high-performing payroll teams and drive business success. Firstly, Happy New Year! I hope you all had the opportunity to relax, reflect and recharge! I don’t know about you, but the holidays seem to rush by in a blink of an eye and I cannot quite believe we are already into the third week of January!

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New obesity benchmark adds body fat and organ health to BMI

Employee Benefit News

Medical experts proposed a radical overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, moving away from relying on body mass alone.

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How Will HR Technology Shape Our Future in 2025?

JGA Recruitment

In a workspace where speed and adaptability matter most, rapid-fire AI advancements are reinventing the HR technology landscape from top to bottom. Get ready for 2025 – the tipping point when people management and support within organisations undergo a massive makeover. Smart Technology Takes Centre Stage Artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment and talent management.

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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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5 Key Employment Law Changes for 2025

BerniePortal

Each year, new state and local regulations take effect, and with a new administration coming into power, 2025 is set to bring significant changes for businesses of all sizes.

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What is Employee Segmentation?

HR Lineup

Employee segmentation is a strategy that divides a workforce into distinct groups based on various criteria to optimize management, engagement, and performance. Just as businesses use market segmentation to target different customer groups, employee segmentation allows organizations to create tailored strategies for different segments of their workforce.

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Do You Have a Best Friend at Work? Creating the Conditions for Nourishing Relationships

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Let’s face it: Were (still) lonely. In fact, one in five employees worldwide currently feels lonely at work. One factor contributing to this loneliness epidemic may be a lack of friendships. Having friends at work can make or break our overall job […] The post Do You Have a Best Friend at Work? Creating the Conditions for Nourishing Relationships appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Protect Outdoor Workers in Areas Affected by Wildfire Smoke

InterWest Insurance Services

Cal/OSHA has issued a warning to employers located near the Los Angeles fires to take steps to protect their outdoor workers against unhealthy air quality. Wildfire smoke contains a number of harmful pollutants but the main danger to anyone outside in smoky conditions is particulate matter, which can lodge in the lungs. As well, with these fires, there are a lot of chemicals and other toxic fumes in the smoke from burning cars, tires, treated lumber, and more.

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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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Zuckerberg announces Meta layoffs as company trims low performers

HR Digest

Meta will trim 5% of its workforcearound 3,600 employeesas part of a crackdown on low performers. The Meta layoffs come as Microsoft, Google, Apple and other tech giants hand the pink slip to non-performers. Nothing is permanent in the world of AI at least where innovation and competition run on two parallel lines. This truth hits home for thousands of Meta employees as CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces plans to cut 5% of the companys workforceroughly 3,600 rolesby February 10, 2025.

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How to Save Time with Payroll Automation: A Game-Changer for HR Teams

Qandle

In the fast-paced world of business, where every minute counts, finding ways to optimize processes is crucial. One area where time-saving becomes a game-changer is payroll processing. Managing payroll manually can be a tedious and error-prone task, leading to unnecessary delays and frustration. But what if there was a way to automate payroll and save hours, even days, of work?

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Calculating full time equivalent (FTE): Benefits and uses

Business Management Daily

Why calculate FTE? Are you having trouble making budgeting and workforce planning decisions due to the large number of seasonal and part-time workers you have? If so, you should use the full-time equivalent (FTE) measurement to standardize your workforce on paper. In other words, instead of counting how many full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees you have, you count your total number of hours worked and then determine how many full-time employees it would take to work those hours.

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How Will HR Technology Shape Our Future in 2025?

JGA Recruitment

In a workspace where speed and adaptability matter most, rapid-fire AI advancements are reinventing the HR technology landscape from top to bottom. Get ready for 2025 – the tipping point when people management and support within organisations undergo a massive makeover. Smart Technology Takes Centre Stage Artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment and talent management.

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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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Guide to management liability insurance for business leaders

Higginbotham

Responsibility involves liability, which means that the actions and decisions of management could lead to lawsuits from employees, customers and stakeholders. Management liability insurance can help provide financial protection from this risk. However, to control all your risks, you may need more than one type of coverage. What is management liability coverage?

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Unlocking Payroll Talent: Why 2025 Demands Specialist Expertise

JGA Recruitment

Welcome back to Payroll Perspectives , where Natalie Lloyd and I, Nick Day , share valuable insights to help you build high-performing payroll teams and drive business success. Firstly, Happy New Year! I hope you all had the opportunity to relax, reflect and recharge! I don’t know about you, but the holidays seem to rush by in a blink of an eye and I cannot quite believe we are already into the third week of January!

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