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Positional Power vs. Personal Power: Use Both for Your Career

BetterUp

So much potential power comes from holding a position of leadership. But when you switch to a new organization — or if you lose the title that gave you this power — you lose all of the positional power that came with your title.

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5 leaders share best practices for bringing employees together

Employee Benefit News

From friendly competition to recognition to making salsa from scratch, workers thrive when they participate in intentional relationship-building experiences.

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What is Employee Poaching & How to Deal With It?

HR Lineup

In today’s highly competitive job market, businesses constantly vie for top talent to stay ahead. One practice that has become increasingly common is employee poaching. While it might sound like a term from a corporate espionage thriller, employee poaching is a real and pressing issue for many organizations. This article delves into what employee poaching is, its implications, and strategies for dealing with it effectively.

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The QSEHRA: Pros and cons

PeopleKeep

A robust benefits package that includes health coverage is an important recruiting tool for every employer. However, soaring medical costs can make offering health benefits challenging for small business owners with limited budgets. Luckily, health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs)— specifically the qualified small employer HRA (QSEHRA)—can help small employers overcome this challenge.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

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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Are you doing your due diligence on ACA compliance?

Employee Benefit News

Having a comprehensive ACA compliance solution in place for your clients will further ensure you maintain your broker-of-record status.

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Job Enrichment: Meaning, Methods, Models, Benefits & Examples

HR Lineup

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, maintaining employee satisfaction and motivation is paramount for organizational success. One effective strategy to achieve this is through job enrichment. Job enrichment focuses on enhancing a job’s inherent elements to make it more rewarding and fulfilling for the employee. This comprehensive article delves into the meaning, methods, models, benefits, and real-world examples of job enrichment, providing a holistic understanding of this

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Iowa Tax Agency Updates Website

PayrollOrg

The Iowa Department of Revenue has a new website at revenue.iowa.gov. The new site combines tax.iowa.gov and abd.iowa.gov. Find links to state tax agencies and more using PayrollOrg’s Resource Library.

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Employers want to see these 10 tech skills on resumes

Employee Benefit News

From a deep understanding of Microsoft Word to knowing how to troubleshoot software, employees should be broadening their skill sets.

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An EV plan for the future: creating a small business adoption strategy

WEX Inc.

Welcome to the fifth installment of WEX’s six-part series on navigating the economy and its sometimes perplexing business cycle. In spring 2024, the Federal Reserve reported some surprising developments. In May, 272,000 jobs were added in the U.S. , exceeding economists’ expectations. Then the Fed met in June to assess interest rates. The Board of Governors remained conservative, holding rates steady for another period and maintaining its current target range between 5.25% and 5.50%.

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

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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Disgruntled Employee: Meaning, Threats & Ways to Deal

HR Lineup

In the corporate world, maintaining a harmonious and productive work environment is crucial for the success of any organization. However, the presence of disgruntled employees can pose significant challenges. A disgruntled employee is someone who is dissatisfied or unhappy with their job or workplace, leading to negative behavior that can affect not only their own performance but also that of their colleagues.

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5 Simple Ways to Increase Engagement for Financial Wellness Benefits

Best Money Moves

5 simple ways to increase engagement for financial wellness benefits. 5 proven strategies to increase employee engagement for your financial wellness programs. Financial wellness benefits are more important than ever before, as financial stress weighs heavily on Americans. Nearly half of all respondents (47%) in a recent MarketWatch survey claim that 2024 has been the most stressful year of their financial lives.

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Workers would take a demotion or pay cut to avoid being laid off

Employee Benefit News

According to Resume Builder, nearly a third of workers would take lower salaries to avoid being laid off.

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What Are the Common Healthcare Reimbursement Models for Small Businesses?

PeopleKeep

If you're worried about the cost of care for your employees, you're not alone. For small employers , in particular, it's hard to find affordable health insurance. According to KFF 1 , in 2023, the average annual cost of employer-sponsored health insurance premiums per employee was $23,968 for family coverage and $8,435 for single coverage. If a group health plan is out of your budget, a healthcare reimbursement model may be the solution to your problem.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Is There a Difference between a Layoff and a Furlough?

HR Digest

What is the difference between layoffs and furloughs? Is there a difference at all or do we just use different words to soften the blow? Let’s clear some things about the various terminologies that are in use. We have frequently covered reports of job cuts over the recent months and going through them is harrowing for everyone involved. While there are many different words we use in the context of workplace reorganization efforts, there is a difference between some common terms like layoffs and

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How to Track Employee Hours Without Going Crazy 

Patriot Software

Tracking your employees’ time worked ensures you pay them accurately and comply with labor laws. Although you can use whatever method you want, you need a dependable and organized system, especially as your business grows. Learn how to track employee hours with time and attendance software and other alternatives. Why does tracking employee hours matter?

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Navigating the maze: HR tech as your guide to benefits administration compliance

Employee Benefit News

The right technology can help HR teams save time and keep everything up to date.

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Workplace resilience: The key to thriving in challenging times

Business Management Daily

Moviegoers love stories of resilience. For example, audiences cheer as Rocky, exhausted and bruised, summons the strength to bounce back against his ring opponent. Year after year at Christmas, we watch scrappy George Bailey triumph in the face of adversity with assistance from his community. As a result, such plots inspire us to overcome challenging situations in our lives.

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

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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Getting Serious About Handling Insubordination at Work

HR Digest

Insubordination at work can take on many forms but it is most clearly defined as an employee’s refusal to perform their duties or adhere to the rules of an organization. Every workplace has a strict set of principles it follows, and the culture of the workplace can often hinge on the regulations to ensure that every employee operates under the same work conditions.

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How to create benefits enrollment experience goals using the S.M.A.R.T. technique

WEX Inc.

Creating a premium benefits experience is a key way companies differentiate themselves in a competitive labor market. But, too often, benefits selection is treated as an annual event instead of an ongoing and evolving journey. However, with clear goal-setting, you can increase employee satisfaction and loyalty while strengthening your company’s appeal to new candidates.

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77% of workers say AI tools have decreased their productivity

Employee Benefit News

A survey from Upwork found that workers need better guidance on how to use the AI tools that are supposed to be helping them.

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Financial Planning Tips for Self-Employed Older Adults

Money Talk

Earlier this year, a new Facebook group started in my 55+ community: a group for self-employed residents with small businesses including hair styling, dog-walking and grooming, airport drivers, real estate sales, website design, computer repairs, wood-working and crafts, and more. As a financial education solopreneur who works from home, I was happy join a group of kindred spirits to share information about each other’s products and services.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Dialing into the Real Question—Do You Have Cell Phone Policies at Work?

HR Digest

The matter of establishing cell phone policies at work can be quite controversial, considering most of us are never more than an arm’s length away from our smartphone devices. Many appreciate the comfort of having their cell phones near them just because that’s how they function outside of the workplace, while for others, their cell phones are an essential part of how they do their job.

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Skills-based hiring: Punching through the paper ceiling

Business Management Daily

At this point, it’s no secret that the United States has a severe talent shortage. While it’s easy to blame all recent labor market issues on the COVID-19 pandemic, the underlying reasons for the shrinking talent pool stretch far beyond the waning impact of lockdowns and The Great Resignation. As of 2024, the talent shortage in the US stands at 70% , meaning that a whopping 7 out of 10 employers aren’t able to find qualified candidates for their open positions.

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4 tips for staying productive this summer

Employee Benefit News

Want to know the secret to being productive during the summer? It's a lot simpler than you might think.

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How to Create a Talent Development Strategy

15Five

Talent keeps your organization going. Name a goal, and you’ll find talent is essential for getting there. Many leaders assume that building their talent pool begins with hiring and ends with retaining the talent they have, but that approach ignores something crucial: talent development. With a talent development strategy in place, you can promote internally to fill more senior roles as they open up, empower team members to take on more complex tasks, and only dip into your hiring budget when it’

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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.