InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 28, 2024

Pharmacy spending, high-cost claimants and newly developed anti-obesity drugs are expected to shape health benefits and affect the cost of care and health insurance for employers, according to a new report. The “ 2024 Employee Health Trends” report by Springbuk, an online health intelligence platform, reflects concerns among employers and insurers about runaway drug costs due to increasingly expensive medications and new diabetes and anti-obesity drugs.

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Wellable

MARCH 11, 2024

Research confirms a natural antidote for depression: exercise. Learn how exercise programs boost employee mental health and organizations' bottom line. The post Study: Exercise To Combat Depression In The Workplace appeared first on Wellable.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 18, 2024

What makes a great manager? How can you improve employee engagement ? Is your talent acquisition up to par? There’s one thing these questions all have in common: you can answer them all by digging into your people analytics. What is people analytics? It refers to analyzing your organization’s employee data to make smarter, data-driven decisions to improve your operations and reach your business goals.

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 27, 2024

Advisers can do a better job of helping clients understand how to be there during difficult transitions and ensure their employees are appropriately covered.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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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Money Talk

MARCH 14, 2024

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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HR Lineup

MARCH 27, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition, staying ahead necessitates a keen understanding of metrics that gauge success and inform strategic decisions. As we step into 2024, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of data-driven approaches to recruitment. With technology advancements and shifting workforce dynamics, the metrics landscape is also evolving.

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Achievers

MARCH 12, 2024

Arguably the most important factor to business success is its people. Employees are the embodiment of an organization’s purpose, vision, and objectives. That’s why it’s so crucial that every employee is clear on the role they play in the bigger picture. But more than just the role they play, it’s equally important they feel supported, recognized, and valued throughout their entire employee journey.

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HR Bartender

MARCH 28, 2024

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I saw this headline recently on CNBC – “ Over half of employees have no idea how their companies are using AI ”. We know AI (artificial intelligence) is a regular headline in today’s news. This article shared the results of a survey that said: Companies estimate that 70% of their workforce will use AI by 2028. 75% of employees would be more excited about AI if the company was more transparent about how the technology is being used. 54% of employees have no idea

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 27, 2024

FlexJobs released its ranking of organizations looking to hire new tech talent.

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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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Money Talk

MARCH 7, 2024

Financial shocks are events that result in unexpected expenses and they are especially challenging for individuals and households with limited resources and tight budgets. Examples of financial shocks are plentiful and include the following: ¨ Big spikes in expenses due to inflation (e.g., childcare, food, insurance, rent, utilities) ¨ Car accidents ¨ Disability ¨ Divorce ¨ Large home repairs (e.g., roof, furnace) ¨ Large out-of-pocket medical or dental bills ¨ Loss of a job ¨ property damage du

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PayrollOrg

MARCH 26, 2024

Pay data reporting is required in California for certain employers. Employers are reminded that reports are due May 8. Learn more about new data fields required for this reporting cycle.

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HR Lineup

MARCH 21, 2024

Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful workplace. It fosters collaboration, enhances productivity, and builds strong relationships among team members. However, despite its importance, communication breakdowns are a common occurrence in many workplaces. These breakdowns can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, decreased morale, and ultimately hinder organizational success.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 25, 2024

There are plenty of definitions of the modish concept of biophilic design around right now. But perhaps nobody can top that of Erich Fromm, the sociologist and psychoanalyst who first described it in his 1973 book The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness as “The passionate love of life and all that is alive”. The term biophilia was later popularised more dryly in a 1984 book by the biologist Edward O.

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HR Bartender

MARCH 24, 2024

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes A few months ago, we published an article about whether it’s okay for job seekers to use artificial intelligence to get help with their job search. I hope you’ll check it out. The reason I wrote the article is because recruiters were saying that they can tell when someone is using artificial intelligence (AI) to write their resume.

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 8, 2024

On International Women's Day, top female execs share best practices for making equal opportunity part of company culture.

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Money Talk

MARCH 28, 2024

I recently participated as a panelist for a webinar titled Math Matters in Life: Personal Finances and Future Success. This webinar for financial educators, co-sponsored by the AFSA Education Foundation and National Math Foundation , discussed the important connection between math literacy and financial literacy and presented creative, engaging activities to teach money math.

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PayrollOrg

MARCH 27, 2024

The Payroll Community, PayrollOrg’s online social network, is buzzing with excitement as it now boasts Payroll Solution Demo Pages where service providers can showcase their latest products and technology.

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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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HR Lineup

MARCH 20, 2024

In the landscape of modern employment, the concept of a toxic work environment has gained increasing attention. Employees spend a significant portion of their lives at work, making the quality of their workplace environment crucial for their well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction. Yet, defining what constitutes a toxic work environment, recognizing its signs, understanding its effects, and implementing strategies to address it remain essential challenges for both employers and employ

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 19, 2024

Poor mental health in the workplace cost the UK economy £102 billion in 2023, according to research by Axa UK. The healthcare group’s fourth annual Mind health study , which surveyed 16,000 people aged 18 to 74 from 16 European, Asian and American countries, also found that around £26 billion was lost to the UK economy from employees taking sick days last year, and a further £57.4 billion from workers being less productive due to work-related mental health conditions.

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HR Bartender

MARCH 12, 2024

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As you may know, Mr. Bartender and I are fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Lately, we’ve been getting caught up on older episodes of the show Jessica Jones. One of the episodes we watched recently showed private-investigator Jessica breaking into a morgue to gather information about someone and she needed to access the computer.

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Employee Benefit News

MARCH 20, 2024

Professor Mara Derderian at Bryant University explains why mentorship is vital to diversifying the male-dominated finance industry.

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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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3Sixty Insights

MARCH 22, 2024

In this installment of a series by Nicholas Biron from 3Sixty Insights, the focus shifts towards guiding vendors and salespeople on enhancing the buying process for business executives. Biron advocates for a slower, more deliberate sales approach in the cloud era, emphasizing the importance of sales teams acting as partners to educate clients on involving IT early and building strong business cases.

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PayrollOrg

MARCH 25, 2024

PayrollOrg has released the second edition of its earned wage access (EWA) report, which explores the latest opportunities and challenges of EWA and payroll.

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HR Lineup

MARCH 18, 2024

In today’s hyperconnected digital landscape, where user experience is paramount, performance testing has become an indispensable part of software development. With applications becoming increasingly complex and user expectations soaring, ensuring optimal performance under various conditions is non-negotiable. Fortunately, a plethora of performance testing tools are available to help developers and testers gauge and enhance the performance of their applications.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 13, 2024

New data from Remit Consulting suggests that UK office occupancy rates have risen to their highest level since the start of the pandemic. Although still below pre-pandemic levels, the data indicates a gradual return to more office-based work patterns. The ReTurn Report is compiled by Remit Consulting each week. It uses data provided by building managers in ten cities based on their property’s access control systems.

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