November, 2024

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Beyond just rules: The strategic power of HR compliance

Insperity

For many companies, HR-related compliance is often viewed as a necessary but limiting function – a series of boxes to check, policies to follow and regulations to meet. But this perspective can lead businesses to miss out on the full potential of compliance as a strategic asset. The shift from sign-off to strategy By expanding your view of compliance beyond simply meeting legal obligations, it can be seen as a core pillar that supports broader business goals and contributes to a resilient, high-

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What is a Retainer in Recruitment?

HR Lineup

In recruitment, a retainer is a payment agreement between a company and a recruitment agency where the company pays an upfront fee to secure the agency’s services for filling a specific role. This model, known as retained recruitment, differs from the more common contingency recruitment, where payment is only made when a candidate is successfully placed.

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California, New York, and Virgin Islands Face FUTA Credit Reduction for 2024

PayrollOrg

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, California, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands could not pay back their federal loans by the November 10, 2024, deadline and will lose the full Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) credit for 2024.

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How incentive theory drives motivation and behavior in the workplace

Achievers

Incentive theory offers valuable insights into what drives employee motivation in the workplace. It encourages people to strive for goals by offering rewards that feel meaningful and relevant. Whether it’s a financial perk, professional growth opportunity , or simple recognition, incentives help create a culture where employees feel valued and motivated to contribute their best.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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Highlights of Recent Webinars

Money Talk

It’s that time again! Every so often, I like to review and summarize my notes from recent webinars and classes. Below are some interesting tidbits that caught my attention from recent programs: Financial Education - Financial educators don’t teach content- we teach human beings- and our authentic self is an advantage. Share stories of your struggles as well as your successes to accrue trust over time.

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What does it take to build better employee wellness programs?

Employee Benefit News

As new generations of talent continue to introduce new ideas for what benefit packages should include, executives are looking to outside experts and internal staff feedback for where to improve.

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Office attendance and desk use are on the rise as firms make most of real estate

Workplace Insight

A new report from AWA claims that office attendance and desk use continue to go up, although the provision of workstations has been reduced as part of an overall rationalisation of corporate real estate. The report also suggests that this may have reached its optimal point right now as just 13 percent of UK organisations are considering further downsizing, suggesting that most firms think they may have reduced their real estate as far as they can.

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IRS Announces 2025 Retirement Plan Contribution, Benefit Limits

PayrollOrg

The IRS announced the changes to the dollar limits on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans for tax year 2025.

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What are fuel card rebates and how do I get them?

WEX Inc.

Are you investing energy, time, and resources into finding the right fuel card for your fleet of commercial vehicles? Do you have specific factors in mind? Likely you’re looking for a card that best fits your business’ needs. One consequential factor to keep in mind is fuel card rebates. We’ll help you better understand what rebates are and how to find a card that’s right for you, taking those rebates into account.

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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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Scams, Schemes, & Fraud: Tips From Law Enforcement

Money Talk

I recently attended two separate programs about consumer fraud, The speakers included a county sheriff, non-profit agency representatives, and state attorney general’s office staff. Below are take-aways from these presentations to help you avoid becoming a fraud victim: Romance Scams- In 2022, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam and losses hit a shocking $1.3 billion to the Federal Trade Commission.

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How to Better Yourself: 25 Tips to Improve Yourself Everyday

BetterUp

Do you feel stuck in a rut? It can feel frustrating to be stuck in the same place and feel like nothing is changing. When you’re languishing , it feels like you’re not moving forward toward your goals. One of the ways to break this rut is to take action. Making a conscious decision to better yourself can be empowering and motivating.

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InStride study finds older employees want continuing education

Employee Benefit News

An employee-centric approach must include opportunities for career growth and development for workers of all ages, says InStride's chief strategy and solutions officer.

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Majority of  ‘digital content creators’ don’t check facts but use likes on social media to gauge reliability of information

Workplace Insight

At a time when digital content creators have become a major source of information for people, a new UNESCO survey suggests that 62 percent do not carry out any sort of rigorous fact-checking of information prior to sharing it. As well as demonstrating that fact-checking is rare, the survey finds that content creators have difficulty with determining the best criteria for assessing the credibility of information they find online.

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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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District Court Invalidates Rule Raising ‘White Collar’ Salary Threshold

PayrollOrg

On November 15, a district court vacated and set aside the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final regulations to increase the minimum salary level for the “white collar” exemption.

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Remote Employee Monitoring Software- 10 Best in 2024, Reviewed!

Vantage Circle

Introduction Remote work has become more than just a modern convenience; it has become the backbone of countless businesses today. Effectively managing a remote workforce involves far more than merely tracking hours worked. It’s about fostering a culture of trust, enhancing productivity, and maintaining security—all while ensuring that employees don’t feel stifled or micromanaged.

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Spending Money: Insights and Recommendations

Money Talk

Recent data from government agencies and retailer organizations indicate that U.S. consumers have continued to spend money robustly in 2024 even with inflation increasing the cost of many goods and services (a.k.a., cost-of-living creep). Not surprisingly, delinquency rates on credit cards have increased, with 8.9% of balances transitioning into delinquency during the past year according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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Emotional Regulation: Skills, Exercises, & Strategies to Regulate

BetterUp

Emotion regulation is a critical skill that helps us navigate the ups and downs of daily life. We all feel frustration in traffic, sadness when we miss loved ones, or anger when someone lets us down. These emotional responses are normal, but for some, managing emotions becomes a challenge, with highs and lows that feel overwhelming.

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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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How employers can promote financial security

Employee Benefit News

There is a movement on the federal level to promote a national strategy for financial inclusion. In the meantime, there are steps employers can take to encourage workers to save for emergencies and for retirement.

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Most PRs and journalists now use generative AI to create content, but keep quiet about it

Workplace Insight

A new report claims that while the majority of content writers in the UK’s PR and communications industry are using generative AI tools, most are doing so without their managers’ knowledge. The study, titled CheatGPT? Generative text AI use in the UK’s PR and communications profession , claims to be the first to explore the integration of generative AI (Gen AI) in the sector, uncovering both its benefits and the ethical dilemmas it presents.

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Child Support Report Features Management of Tribal Child Support Orders

PayrollOrg

Read PayrollOrg’s article, “What Payroll Managers Should Know About Tribal Withholding Orders” in the November edition of the Child Support Report, published by the federal Office of Child Support Services.

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Employee Assistance Programs in Times of Need

InterWest Insurance Services

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, cause extensive property damage, physical injuries and loss of life. The distress might not end there, however. Mental health experts say that many victims of disasters experience post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety in the months following these events. The loss of loved ones, jobs, material goods and livelihoods are all traumatic experiences for victims, according to one Red Cross official.

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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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Darwinbox Rises as a Challenger in Gartner’s 2024 Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites

Darwinbox

This recognition by Gartner reaffirms Darwinbox's commitment to transforming HR tech with solutions that are built for change, innovation, and adaptability, catering to enterprises of all sizes.

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The Lemon Juice Bandits and the Insights of the Dunning-Kruger Effect

3Sixty Insights

On January 6th, 1995, MacArthur Wheeler and Clifton Earl Johnson pulled off two bank heists in greater Pittsburgh. The twist? They made no attempt to disguise themselves. Instead, they covered their faces in lemon juice, convinced that it would make them invisible to security cameras. Lemon juice, after all, was used to create invisible ink, so in their minds, it should render them undetectable.

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20 companies still offering remote work in 2025

Employee Benefit News

While companies like Amazon and Starbucks are calling employees back to the office, other big organizations are maintaining more flexible work options.

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Hybrid working means people feel as if they are always at work

Workplace Insight

The increasing uptake of hybrid working could be encouraging workers to respond to work requests and communication as if they are ‘always on’, according to a Censuswide survey commissioned by Moneypenny of over 2,000 general UK consumers. The survey suggests that the majority (56 percent) are accepting work related communications out of hours. Of these workers, 13 percent said they’ve received work-related comms at any time of night or day.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!