Mon.Apr 14, 2025

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10 Internal Communication Tools in 2025

HR Lineup

In an era of remote work, hybrid teams, and global expansion, internal communication tools are no longer optional they are essential. Effective internal communication fosters collaboration, transparency, employee engagement, and productivity. In 2025, organizations are investing in advanced tools that streamline communication, integrate with other platforms, and support real-time collaboration.

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Employees and employers alike could gain from legal benefits

Employee Benefit News

Offerings that help workers take care of personal matters are just as important to the workforce as their health and wellness.

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Best Practices for Building and Managing Your Professional References

Professionals Alternative

When you’re applying for a new job, your resume and cover letter tell part of your storybut your professional references can help complete the picture. These individuals offer insight into your work ethic, skills, and character, providing potential employers with a trusted, third-party perspective on what its like to work with you. Whether youre just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, knowing how to manage and present your references effectively can significantly impact y

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How much PTO workers get, based on company size

Employee Benefit News

Employees at large companies with 500 or more workers typically have more access to paid leave.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Louisiana Court Rejects “Borrowed Employee” Theory in Workplace Attack

The Workcomp Writer

In a decision that further defines the barriers to pursuing civil remedies in workplace injury cases within the Louisiana, a state appellant court recently affirmed summary a trial court judgment dismissing a tort claim against an employer. The case Galindo v. Castillo , 56,202 (La.App.2 Cir. 04/09/25), 2025 La. App. LEXIS 661clarifies the limits of the borrowed employee doctrine while reaffirming that workers compensation generally remains the exclusive remedy for workplace injurieseven where t

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Contractor workers’ comp insurance: Is your business protected?

Higginbotham

Construction is dangerous work. Workers compensation insurance can provide protection for both workers and their employers, and its typically required under state law. The Benefits of Robust Construction Workers Comp If an employee is injured on the job, workers compensation insurance, also called workers comp, can provide coverage for medical expenses and lost wages.

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6 Ways to Enhance Employee Welfare That Actually Work

Qandle

Hey there, HR superheroes! Lets talk about something thats often spoken about but not always acted upon by employee welfare Its not just about bean bags and pizza Fridays anymore. Were in 2025, and employees want more care, more support, more balance. If you’re wondering how to take your workplace from just okay to I love working here, then you’re in the right place.

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Tech layoffs in 2025 spark fresh starts

HR Digest

The great reset is here, and it wont spare the tech industry in 2025. Headlines since the start of the year paint a grim picture. Tech bloodbath, Jobocalypse in Silicon Valley. The numbers are sobering: an estimated 45,656 jobs cut so far, according to layoffs.fyi. Giants like Meta, Google, Amazon and HP have trimmed their workforces, cited efficiency and shifted allegiance towards AI.

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Alternative funding predictions for SMB health plans

Employee Benefit News

Amid the movement away from the fully insured arena, small to midsize businesses increasingly are embracing captives, cash prices, AI and other avenues.

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Bringing Us Together Through Innovative Benefits

Speaker: Joe Fernandez, Chief Strategy Officer, Selerix & Sharlyn Lauby, Author & Publisher, HR Bartender

What if your benefits strategy could be more than just inclusive—what if it could actually bring your team closer together? In today’s evolving workplace, employees span a wide range of life stages, work arrangements, and cultural perspectives. That’s why offering one-size-fits-all benefits just doesn’t cut it anymore. It’s time to reimagine how we support our teams.

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Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Cut Down from $15 in 2025

HR Digest

A new executive order just cut the minimum wage for federal contractors, rescinding an existing executive order that has set it at $15 per hour. With adjustments, the federal wage policy had set the minimum wage at $17.75 for the year, but the requirement has now been eliminated. The wage rollbacks in 2025 will set the minimum wage for federal contractors at $13.30 per hour from here on out.

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OSHA Finalizes Rule Requiring Construction PPE to “Properly Fit’ All Workers

InterWest Insurance Services

Fed-OSHA has finalized a new regulation that requires personal protective equipment for construction workers to be properly fitting. The lack of access to properly fitting PPE for smaller-framed construction workers especially women has been a perennial problem, as ill-fitting gear may not protect employees adequately in case of an incident. The new standard explicitly states that PPE must fit properly to protect workers from workplace hazards.

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2025 IRS Tax Deadline FAQ: When Are Taxes Due, Extensions, and More

HR Digest

You know its tax season when your Twitter and Facebook feed are filled with tax extension and when are taxes due . If you have questions about the 2025 tax deadline , IRS extensions, and how to file on time, youve come to the right place. This FAQ-style guide answers all your burning questions in a clear, concise way, based on the latest information available.

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GTM Innovators: AI, Babelfish & the Future of Translation: A GTM Deep Dive with Sara Rosso

3Sixty Insights

In this episode of GTM Innovators, host Kyle James sits down with Sara Rosso, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Smartcat, for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving role of AI in global go-to-market strategies. From her roots in engineering to her marketing leadership across companies like HubSpot, Automattic, and now Smartcat, Sara shares how AI is transforming content localization, translation workflows, and the very nature of cross-border collaboration.

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More Than a Benefit: Group Medicare and the Psychology of Retirement

Speaker: Shae Noble

As the workforce ages, retirement is becoming a more complex and emotionally significant transition. For many employees, retiring marks not only a change in benefits and income but also a shift in identity, community, and purpose. This webinar explores how HR professionals can support aging and retiring employees through a trauma-informed lens—one that recognizes the emotional and psychological dimensions of leaving the workforce.

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Tariff Hikes: Work Comp Costs Rising?

Workers' Compensation

The ripple effects of recent and potential pharmaceutical tariffs are sending shivers through the US healthcare system, and the workers' compensation insurance industry is no exception. Experts warn that these tariffs, essentially taxes on imported drugs and medical supplies, could significantly inflate the cost of workers' compensation coverage soon.