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Personal and Professional Uses of Generative AI

Money Talk

I recently co-taught a webinar for one of my clients about professional uses of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms such as ChatGPT. Below are eight highlights from my webinar presentation and some advice to get started: Previous Experience - Most people have had some experience with AI through word processing software, online searches, online pop-up ads, AI-enabled “smart home” features, and virtual assistants such as Alexa, Siri, and Cortana.

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Organizations: Start Thinking About the Connected Customer

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes One of the conversations that frustrates me is the one about generations. Mainly because a lot of people get the generation conversation wrong. They assume that because you were born in a certain year and fall into a generational date range like Boomer, Gen X, or Millennial that you’re a certain type of person. Granted, some of the conversations about generations are true.

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Digital communication tools are a constant source of workplace strife

Workplace Insight

A new poll of 4,000 knowledge workers in the UK, US, Germany and Australia suggests that digital communication tools are a constant source of strife in the workplace, especially between different generations of people. The poll from the Adapatavist Group, Mind the generational gap , was co-authored by Dr. Eliza Filby, a Historian of Generational Evolution.

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Alabama has updated its IVF ruling. What can employers learn from it?

Employee Benefit News

The president and CEO of WINFertility explains the impact legislation can have on their employees' access to 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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When the chairs took over the world and what it all meant

Workplace Insight

Of all the things we buy, with the exception of our clothes, furniture is the most intimate, the one item we spend most time in contact with. According to JG Ballard who dedicated himself to understanding our relationship with the world around us, ‘Furniture constitutes an external constellation of our skin areas and body postures’. Whether he would have recognised it as such, Ballard was a pioneer of the principle we now refer to as psychogeography, defined by one of its founders, Guy Debord, a

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Pending Oregon Law Undermines Traditional Physician Practice Structure

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

In an apparent attempt to shield physician practices from perceived abuses of close association with physician practice management (PPM) companies, a pending Oregon law could undermine a broad range of structures and transactions between physicians and laypersons, including loans, real estate leases, practice sales, national virtual care platforms, investor sponsored practice roll-ups and payor-provider joint […] The post Pending Oregon Law Undermines Traditional Physician Practice Structu

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The crucial link between active listening and employee engagement

Employee Benefit News

Putting out the right kind of inquiries and taking action on feedback can motivate your workforce.

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Affordable ways to get employees on their bikes

Employee Benefits

The Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel Week has begun! From the 11th to 22nd March, pupils and teachers are encouraged to adopt more environmentally friendly ways to get to school, including walking, cycling and scooting. We’re passionate about helping employees and businesses adopt healthier and more sustainable practices, and we’re using the Big Walk and Wheel Week to explore how you can make cycling more affordable and inclusive for all employees.

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Our false memory of work in 2019 is stopping us from having better conversations

Workplace Insight

We have taken the editorial decision to ignore the tedious, endless toing and froing between so-called return to office mandates and remote work. As much as we can, anyway. It doesn’t appear to be going anywhere and it is driven by two noisily motivated factions who seem unable or unwilling to shift their position by the smallest amount. It is a very 21st Century conversation.

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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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How to handle unproductive team members

Business Management Daily

Some people don’t do good work consistently. Whether they are coworkers or managers, these folks seem to have all the capabilities of a high performer but can’t quite measure up. Slacking off, daydreaming, and time-wasting are some of the names people call it, but feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and stressed out can also contribute. Employees who struggle at work put employers in a difficult spot.

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Benefits in a Multi-generational Workplace

InterWest Insurance Services

With multiple generations working side-by-side in this economy, the needs of your staff in terms of employee benefits will vary greatly depending on their age. You may have baby boomers who are nearing retirement and have health issues, working with staff in their 30s who are newly married and have had their first kids. And those who are just entering the workforce have a different mindset about work and life than the generations before them.

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Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislative Developments

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Proposals for paid family and medical leave at the federal level historically haven’t had enough support to become law. Many states have added paid leave mandates since 2017, creating a challenge for multistate employers seeking to deliver consistent benefits to their entire […] The post Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislative Developments appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Most firms set to invest in AI but half admit they don’t know why or how

Workplace Insight

A new poll from Orgvue, an organisational design and planning software platform, suggests that businesses continue to ramp up investment in artificial intelligence despite being unclear on its business impact or how to implement it. Four in five (82 percent) of organisations have already invested, with another 33 percent saying they will increase this by more than 50 percent in the coming year.

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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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Gender Evolution

Florida Workers' Comp

It was recently International Women's Day (March 8). In the sometimes vacuous and disturbing world of social media, there are positive moments. One example is that I learned it was International Women's Day. Not through the news, but through social media, I was informed. That ability to pass information is a critical benefit of the medium. Granted, there are plenty of countervailing challenges with those platforms, but some opportunities for greater knowledge.

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Is your data safe? What UnitedHealth's cyberattack teaches us about security

Employee Benefit News

Cybersecurity expert at Malwarebytes dives into the UnitedHealth hacking job and how employers can avoid the same fate.

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How To Find Inner Peace

BetterUp

Jump to section Understanding inner peace What does inner peace feel like?

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Doctors raise $30 million for cancer treatment AI startup

Employee Benefit News

With the help of technology, researchers will have access to a wider pool of trial participants.

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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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Potential of AI is putting a smile on the faces of optimistic CEOs

Workplace Insight

The CEOs of the world’s largest companies are increasingly optimistic about future growth, with 66 percent highly positive about the global outlook over the next three to five years. This is the headline finding of the second annual Arthur D. Little (ADL) CEO Insights Study , which was launched today. The study found that whatever their strategy or sector, global CEOs are increasing their growth investments.

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Council Guest Post: Strategy and My Payroll Career with Annemarie Verwaaijen

3Sixty Insights

The following is a multi-part series of micro-blogs, guest authored by Annemarie Verwaaijen, MSc, MBA, Vice President, Global Head of Pay Services for S&P Global, and a member of the 3Sixty Insights Executive Counsel. Strategy and my payroll career? This topic has been a problem for me. I thought for the longest of I was not strategic. It impacted my career growth, perception of my performance, and if I was good enough to move up the corporate ladder.

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Nielsen hires Nicolina Marzicola as global chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Audience measurement, data and analytics firm Nielsen has recruited Nicolina Marzicola as its new global chief people officer. In her new role, Marzicola will lead Nielsen’s global HR function , which is inclusive of talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, learning and development, HR operations and reporting, as well as its core HR business support function.

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5 Stats to Understand the Connection Between Employee Benefits and Engagement

Winston Benefits

Finding ways to engage employees can be challenging, especially if disengagement is due to personal factors or issues that are not easily solved within the organization or job role. Yet, employers must understand how critical engagement is. According to an article by Haiilo, companies with high engagement are 21% more profitable. Despite this, many employees … Continue reading "5 Stats to Understand the Connection Between Employee Benefits and Engagement" The post 5 Stats to Understand the

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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Parkdean Resorts signs age-friendly employer pledge

Employee Benefits

Holiday park operator Parkdean Resorts has signed the age-friendly employer pledge as part of its commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and multi-generational workplace. Established by the Centre for Ageing Better, the pledge was launched to make workplaces more age-friendly and help with skills shortages across various sectors. By signing, Parkdean Resorts has proved that it values the experience, skills and dedication that people over the age of 50 can offer, and has committed to take a

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Roundup of payroll changes 2024/25: everything you need to know

cipHR

6 April is fast approaching – and that means that payroll professionals are gearing up for tax year end. It’s one of the busiest times of the year, and every minute is precious right now. So why don’t we save you some time by giving you the lowdown on the legislative and regulatory changes for the 2024/25 tax year? That way you can focus on what really matters: getting your people paid.

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Google to enhance family-building benefits for UK staff

Employee Benefits

Google has announced that it will expand its UK family-building benefits this year as part of its commitment to supporting its employees in important life moments. From April, the employer’s UK family-building benefits package will include in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) through its private medical insurance (PMI) plan, allowing employees and their partners access to four rounds of IVF.

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Home hazard insurance: A critical part of your homeowners’ insurance policy

Higginbotham

Rebuilding after a fire, storm or other disaster can be expensive, especially without the proper insurance coverage. Because the average homeowner may not have enough cash to cover repair costs, hazard insurance is a critical part of homeowners’ insurance coverage. What is home hazard insurance? The term “home hazard insurance” often refers to the part of a standard homeowners’ policy that provides coverage to repair or replace the structure of your home in the event of a fire, windstorm or othe

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.