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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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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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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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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What is Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance? A Beginner's Guide

PeopleKeep

In today's competitive labor market, employee benefits are more important than ever. According to our 2024 Employee Benefits Survey , 81% of employees consider an employer’s benefits package as an important factor in whether they accept a job. Health insurance consistently ranks as the top benefit employers can offer. It supports employee health and also plays a key role in their financial security.

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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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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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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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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

HSAs. FSAs. LSAs. If you’ve never been asked if you would like to participate in an employee benefits account before, you might be asking yourself, “What are all these acronyms?” In the second blog post in our three-part series to educate first-time participants, we walk through a few factors you should consider when choosing among employee benefits accounts for the first time.

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Emerging Leaders Feel Unprepared for Conflict Management

HR Digest

A conflict between two employees can feel like a minor hiccup at first, but you might blink and find your entire workforce suddenly polarized, having taken sides on which employee’s perspectives they support. In the midst of this chaos, the leader’s conflict management skills come into play, with all eyes on how they manage to diffuse the situation and help things die down.

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ABCs of CCRCs: Choosing a Life Care Community

Money Talk

My husband and I recently took a big step in planning our future. We paid a $1,500 refundable deposit to get on the waiting list for a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with a target move-in date of 2033. Why the long timeline? We are healthy, active, and not ready to leave our beautiful single family home. At the same time, we don’t want to wait until our 80s and find 200 people ahead of us.

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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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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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10 worst and best states for healthcare access

Employee Benefit News

From the lowest number of hospital beds to the highest average deductibles, see which states have the worst healthcare.

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Council Guest Post: What if You Use AI to Help You (And Not the Other Way Around)

3Sixty Insights

A guide for the savvy and smart individuals who want to leverage the power of artificial intelligence without losing their mind. Introduction If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve heard of artificial intelligence (AI) or have at least tried using it. You know, the technology that can do amazing things like write code, chat with you, or even beat you at chess.

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What is Headcount Reporting? A Complete Guide for Employers

HR Lineup

Headcount reporting is a critical aspect of workforce management that helps organizations maintain a clear understanding of their staffing levels and resource allocation. It provides a comprehensive view of the number of employees within a company, segmented by various categories such as department, job function, location, and employment status. This data enables employers to make strategic decisions around hiring, budgeting, and workforce planning.

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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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Which Premiums Can a QSEHRA Reimburse?

PeopleKeep

As healthcare costs continue to rise , more employers are seeking cost-effective ways to maintain competitive health benefits. Traditional group health policies are becoming increasingly unaffordable, especially for small businesses. In fact, small employers anticipate a 9% increase in health benefit costs going into 2025 1. Thankfully, there’s an alternative: the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA).

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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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New Research Explores How Payroll Leaders Can Overcome the Complexity Crisis

PayrollOrg

Dayforce, in partnership with PayrollOrg, conducted the “Payroll Complexity Survey” to find out how the payroll complexity crisis is impacting today's payroll professionals.

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These 10 companies are good at making employees happy

Employee Benefit News

People don't just want to work somewhere that pays well, they want to feel valued and passionate, too.

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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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Crafting Joy for Workers, Hobby Lobby Announces a Wage Hike

HR Digest

It’s a good day to be a Hobby Lobby employee and wake up to the news of another wage hike. The arts and crafts supply store recently announced that it has increased the starting wages for its employees again, making this the thirteenth increment since 2009. Hobby Lobby’s 2024 pay hike went into effect on October 1, 2024, so employees who apply to the company now should be able to benefit from the change.

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How AI is Driving the Future of HR

3Sixty Insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly significant role in HR workflows, alleviating the burden caused by the growing list of tasks that HR professionals face. In fact, according to a recent survey of 1,000 HR professionals conducted by isolved in partnership with Talker Research, 77% of HR professionals believe AI training is critical to enhancing their roles, and 81% of those whose companies have adopted AI report using it in their daily tasks.

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Voluntary benefits: A guide for your first-time enrollees

WEX Inc.

When it comes to navigating the world of employee benefits, there’s a lot to take in, especially if you’re a first-timer. Among the suite of benefits you’re likely to be offered, voluntary benefits are often misunderstood. In the final blog post of our three-part series to educate first-time participants, we explore all the unknown voluntary benefits terms and bring clarity of information to first-time participants.

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Over 57 and looking for work? Forget it, say HR managers

Workplace Insight

Millions of workers aged 57 and over in the UK are being overlooked for job opportunities, as employers increasingly consider this age ‘too old’ to hire, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by Totaljobs , claims that a third of people over 50 worry they will struggle to find work due to age discrimination, with one in seven reporting being rejected for jobs because of their age.

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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.