October, 2024

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Top 10 Employee Benefits Certifications for Professionals in 2024

HR Lineup

Employee benefits management has become increasingly complex in recent years, with professionals needing to navigate health plans, retirement packages, wellness programs, and various compliance regulations. To stand out in this competitive field, obtaining a certification in employee benefits can greatly enhance your knowledge, skill set, and marketability.

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Why employee wellness matters – and how it’s good for business

Insperity

If you’re leading an organization that employs human beings, their wellbeing must be a primary consideration of your company. This is because the people who work for your company are people – and that’s really enough of a reason on its own. And everyone wants to feel like they’re important to the people they’re around each day, beyond their functional role at work.

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Understanding the 3 Types of Employee Engagement and How to Improve Them

Vantage Circle

Understanding the different types of employee engagement is essential for creating a workforce that’s not just content, but motivated and driven to excel. It’s about tapping into the deeper connections employees have with their work, which fuels productivity, innovation, and long-term loyalty. When companies truly grasp how engagement takes shape, they can better navigate challenges, seize growth opportunities, and build teams that thrive under any conditions.

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Making Peace with Gen Z and their Quest for a Work-Life Balance

HR Digest

Leaving the restrictive shackles of hustle culture behind, Gen Z workers are choosing to take the time they need for their personal well-being, regardless of whether they have permission to do it. If there is one thing this generation of workers understands, it’s carving out their own approach to a problem. According to a recent survey on workplace culture, Gen Z workers are more likely to turn to the “quiet vacationing” trend and take some unofficial time off for their mental well-being c

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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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8 ways HR expertise helps facilitate business growth

Insperity

Change is an inevitable part of doing business. Among these changes that businesses undoubtedly will encounter at some point is the need to efficiently and quickly scale up. On one hand, this is a great position to be in. It usually means things are going well in that the market is favorable, your product or service is proven, customers are happy and demand is high!

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Social Security Wage Base Increases to $176,100 for 2025

PayrollOrg

On October 10, the Social Security Administration announced that the 2025 social security wage base will be $176,100, an increase of $7,500 from $168,600 in 2024.

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Learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Achievers

There’s no doubt that today’s workforce is rapidly changing, as millennial and Gen Z employees continue to transform the modern workplace. This new, multi-generational labor pool has ushered in a new set of expectations that employers can’t afford to ignore. Companies across industries are to take a long, hard look at how they approach complex topics, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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How to Implement an Artificial Intelligence Policy [Part 3]

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It’s one thing to write a great policy. It’s something different to implement it. We’ve been talking about artificial intelligence (AI) policies in this series. The first article focused on why organizations need to have both AI strategies and policies. In the second article, we discussed some things to consider when writing an Artificial Intelligence policy.

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Ageism in Hiring Is a Growing Concern for Older Workers

HR Digest

Young graduates are having a hard time finding employment, but matters aren’t any easier for older workers either. Ageism in hiring has always been a problem, however, older workers are increasingly worried about the obstacles in their way to finding work. A recent study by CWI Labs found that 59% of workers aged 50 or older believe their age has created roadblocks in their job hunt.

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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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Rethinking the 40-Hour Work Week: How Plum’s Discovery Tools Can Improve Productivity

3Sixty Insights

I was introduced to Plum’s Discovery Survey tool by Michelle Meehan at HR Tech last week. Michelle and I had a great conversation about the outdated work structures that are affecting both employee experience and productivity. We touched on the need to rethink the traditional 40-hour work week, which, as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026, is long overdue for retirement—especially in many modern professions.

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Financial Transitions in Later Life

Money Talk

I recently presented a webinar for financial practitioners called Important Financial Transitions in Later Life. Based on content of my book , Flipping a Switch , “flipped switches” are a metaphor for later life transitions. Below is a brief summary of 11 financial transitions: Spending Down Retirement Savings - It can be difficult psychologically for “super savers” to spend down accumulated wealth because it feels like a loss.

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IRS Announces 2025 COLAs for Transportation Fringes, FSA Deferrals

PayrollOrg

The IRS released cost-of-living-adjustments for 2025 reflecting any increases in excludable transportation fringes and the flexible spending arrangement deferral limit, among other changes.

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Standing desks may not be any better for you than office chairs

Workplace Insight

Last week at Orgatec, many firms continued to repeat the claim that “sitting is the new smoking” in their marketing spiel. There’s something in this. The risks of a sedentary lifestyle include health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Standing desks have been seen as a way to reduce the time people spend sitting while at work as a fix for such health problems.

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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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5 ways for employers to manage post-election emotions in the workplace

Employee Benefit News

An expert from NeuroLeadership Institute discusses what to keep in mind as employees process the results of the presidential race.

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It’s Time for Change—German Four-Day Workweek Trial Is a Success

HR Digest

Employees across the globe have been pushing for a shift to a four-day workweek model while employers have continued to resist the change. In the latest update to the story, a smattering of German firms engaged in a four-day workweek trial to test whether the system was feasible for their business. The six-month study conducted across 45 organizations showed that Germany’s four-day week experiment was extremely successful, with many of the firms now open to shifting their work model more perman

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Video: Anatomy of a Failed Campaign – Dunkin’s Halloween Bucket Misstep and Supply Chain Lessons

3Sixty Insights

When a campaign promises big returns but falters in execution, the consequences ripple through revenue, brand perception, and customer loyalty. In this video, Nicholas Biron dissects Dunkin’s recent Halloween bucket campaign, revealing how misaligned supply chains and poor coordination turned a clever marketing idea into a missed opportunity. With vivid real-world insights, he uncovers the costly gap between demand generation and operational readiness – a lesson not just for retail but for

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Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disabilities In Your Workplace

Flimp Communications

Think of a person with a disability. You’re probably imagining someone using a wheelchair, a cane, or perhaps an assistive device like a hearing aid. But not every disability is so visually apparent. A significant portion of people living with disabilities do not show outward signs of their challenges. These invisible disabilities can be just as impairing as those with visible symptoms, yet they often go overlooked and unaccommodated in the workplace.

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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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Keely Rushmore: What can employers learn from the Next employment tribunal judgment?

Employee Benefits

The employment tribunal judgment in the case of high street retailer Next serves as a reminder that roles that may seem very different can be compared against each other under equality legislation, to see whether they fall foul of equal pay requirements. In this case, more than 3,500 workers won a six-year legal fight for equal pay after accusing Next of paying its mainly female retail sales staff lower hourly wages than its warehouse workers, the majority of whom are male.

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If firms want people to ‘return to office’, they should offer a better experience

Workplace Insight

A new report from the British Council for Offices (BCO) argues that if employers want their staff to ‘return to office’, they need to approach the workplace in the same way they would their customers by creating spaces that offer experiences workers actively seek out. The report, titled Towards Experience Utopia , claims to serve as a comprehensive guide for creating optimal working environments that integrate the best aspects of both remote and in-office work.

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Balancing health benefits and financial wellness on a budget

Employee Benefit News

By surveying employee preferences, leveraging tax-qualified accounts and exploring alternative funding, employers can offer valuable benefits while maintaining financial stability.

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Airbus Layoffs Announced but Cuts Will Not Occur Immediately

HR Digest

After Boeing’s commitment to reorganization plans, Airbus has now announced layoffs. The European aerospace group announced job cuts in the Defense and Space division. The Airbus job cuts will affect 2,500 employees who represent around 7% of the workforce in its second-largest division and 1.7% of its workforce overall. The organization has decided not to pursue immediate restructuring plans and will execute these cuts over time, extending midway through 2026.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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reworked Feature Article: Job Candidates Can Now Spam Employers More Efficiently

3Sixty Insights

The ability to stand out when applying for a job has been thwarted by AI. But a new tool promises job seekers an easier path to recruiters’ inboxes. The use of AI by talent acquisition teams has been explored by more articles, more panel discussions and more conference presentations than I can count. Now, in what seems like an inevitable step, AI has become available for job-seekers as well.

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Using Technology to Enhance Leadership-Driven Recognition Programs

Vantage Circle

Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert Key Takeaways The New Age of Personalized Recognition. How you can bridge the gap betweeen distributed teams and enhance transparency and fairness. Building a Recognition Ecosystem with Integrations and Gamification and Interactive Recognition. The Future of Recognition and How AI will play a crucial Role.

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Exclusive: Channel 4 draws on internal resources for budget-friendly benefit options

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2024: Readily-available resources such as employee groups, benefit add-ons, signposting and desk drops are all budget-friendly options to help boost benefits provision , said Sarah Webb, pension and benefits manager at Channel 4. On the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2024 in a session titled ‘Crafting cost-effective pay and reward strategies: benefits on any budget’, Webb shared examples of initiatives in place at Channel 4 and ideas about cost-effective

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UK’s best workplaces honoured at BCO Awards. And the winner isn’t an office

Workplace Insight

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has announced what it says are the UK’s most exceptional workplaces this year, with eight projects receiving accolades at its National Awards. The TTP Campus, a life sciences facility in Cambridgeshire, was the standout winner, claiming both the Best of the Best and Corporate Workplace awards. The awards, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, celebrate excellence in office design, operation, sustainability, and community engagement.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.