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10 ways companies improved their culture in 2024

Employee Benefit News

These leaders and companies are helping employees feel great about where they work.

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Why Candidate Experience Matters More Than Ever

HR Digest

According to a 2023 survey by Talent Board, 58% of candidates who had a negative experience during recruitment would decline a job offer, even if it was their dream role. Conversely, 77% of candidates who had a positive experience would not only accept the offer but also recommend the company to others. In a world where word-of-mouth and online reviews carry immense weight, the candidate experience has become a strategic differentiator.

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Gen Z may save DEI in corporate America

Employee Benefit News

The youngest generation in the workforce is looking to work for companies whose values align with their own.

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Discover our top 2024 benefits blog posts

WEX Inc.

Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! As we prepare for another exciting year of sharing the latest trends and practical insights to improve your benefits experience and that of your employees, lets take a moment to revisit our top 2024 benefits blog posts. The ACA code cheat sheet you need To simplify how employers communicate medical benefit details under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the IRS introduced two specific ACA codes.

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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 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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Sorting Through 7 Effective Tips to Improve Managers’ Performance and Skill

HR Digest

Need some tips to improve your managers performance at work so your organization can start the year on a high note? Helping managers thrive is in every companys best interest and happy managers mean happy workers overall. Managers play a key role in any employee’s experience on the job. A manager who is able to explain tasks properly or provide appropriate guidance to employees can ultimately provide the workers with the basic tools they need to get the job right.

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Working Daughter helps support employees dealing with eldercare

Employee Benefit News

By offering coaching, manager training and ERG support, the company helps businesses support and retain workers caring for aging adults.

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Free Employee Scheduling Software: The Top 10 in 2025!

Vantage Circle

Introduction Finding reliable free employee scheduling software can feel like a challenge. Don't you agree many tools fall short with limited features like shift swaps, time-off tracking, or payroll integration? Moreover, outdated designs and user caps only add to the frustration. But there’s good news—the ideal solution does exist.

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The hidden rules of writing job ads that actually work

Business Management Daily

According to hiring expert Steven Smith, most organizations still use outdated job-posting strategies that severely limit their candidate pool. Smith, author of The Hiring Tree: Laws of Applicant Attraction , spoke at the 2024 HR Specialist Summit in September. While companies pour more money into recruitment and make minor tweaks to their approach, Smith says theyre missing fundamental shifts in how online job boards and candidates alike operate in todays digital landscape.

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UAE Labor Card

Darwinbox

The employee must first receive a formal employment offer from a UAE employer. The formal letter must state the exact job description, salary, and terms of employment.

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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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Recovery-friendly workplaces create a unique economic opportunity

Employee Benefit News

Creating a supportive environment for employees in recovery has a major impact on businesses and the national economy.

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Pluxee Employee Benefits Platform

Sodexo Engage

Pluxee Employee Benefits Platform mariana.nunes Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Discover a wide range of employee benefits. Employee Discounts Platform : Instant discounts (up to 20%) on essentials, treats, holidays, and more. Pluxee Card : Up to 15% cashback at over 80 retailers. Inclusive gym membership and fitness discounts - over 3,000 gyms, bootcamps, and digital fitness programmes.

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What is the Role of AI in Staff Augmentation?

HR Lineup

Staff augmentation has become a strategic approach for companies seeking to bridge skill gaps and scale their workforce efficiently. As organizations increasingly adopt this model, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in optimizing and enhancing the staff augmentation process. From talent acquisition to performance monitoring, AI is transforming how businesses operate in a highly competitive market.

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What is the SSS, and why is it important?

Darwinbox

Nearly 90% of these distributions were for long-term benefits, such as retirement, death, and disability compensation. These numbers show how Philippine citizens unduly depend on the SSS benefits despite their uncertain challenges.

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4 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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Banking's unionization wave: Wells Fargo employees lead the way

Employee Benefit News

Labor unions are slowly but steadily growing in the banking industry, with Wells Fargo employees marking recent victories to continue the trend.

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Employee benefits LP - Cloned

Sodexo Engage

Employee benefits LP - Cloned mariana.nunes Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Discover a wide range of employee benefits. Employee Discounts Platform : Instant discounts (up to 20%) on essentials, treats, holidays, and more. Pluxee Card : Up to 15% cashback at over 80 retailers. Inclusive gym membership and fitness discounts - over 3,000 gyms, bootcamps, and digital fitness programmes.

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Understanding ACA Safe Harbor Codes

BerniePortal

Navigating Affordable Care Act (ACA ) compliance can be complex, especially when it comes to correctly using ACA Safe Harbor codes. These codes are vital for employers to demonstrate affordability and avoid costly penalties.

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Kontrak Kerja Karyawan Tetap: Panduan Lengkap dengan Contohnya

Darwinbox

Dokumen perjanjian ini tidak hanya menentukan hak dan kewajiban kedua belah pihak, tetapi juga menjadi acuan dalam hal pengakhiran hubungan kerja.

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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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US initial jobless claims fall to eight-month low to end 2024

Employee Benefit News

The drop represents a positive change following a spike in unemployment over the summer.

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Amazon's OSHA Deal Transforms Warehouse Worker Safety Nationwide

Workers' Compensation

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a significant settlement with Amazon that amounts to a landmark agreement for warehouse worker safety. The settlement requires the e-commerce giant to implement comprehensive ergonomic measures across all its facilities nationwide. This agreement marks a crucial step towards improving workplace safety for hundreds of thousands of Amazon employees, particularly those working in demanding warehouse environments.

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Oregon Jaywalker Might Be Awarded Benefits

The Workcomp Writer

Appeals Court Examines Going and Coming Rule The Oregon Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded a Workers Compensation Board decision that had denied benefits to a worker injured while jaywalking across a busy four-lane road from his parking space to his workplace [ Wiley v. SAIF Corp. ( In re Comp. of Shawn Wiley ), 2024 Ore. App. LEXIS 1803 (Dec. 26, 2024)].

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Your Guide to National Holidays in UAE 2025

Darwinbox

In 2025, the UAE will enjoy at least 12 public holidays. Theres even a chance for an extra day if Ramadan runs a full 30 days, just like it did in 2024.

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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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Cyber security is especially important right now

Employee Benefit News

End-of-year activities and deadlines can spark increased cyber breaches. An expert shares how companies and employees can protect themselves.

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Medicare's Magic Number: $750 for Workers' Compensation 2025

Workers' Compensation

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will maintain the current threshold of $750 for workers' compensation settlements in 2025. This threshold determines when settlements must be reported to Medicare and conditional payments must be repaid. Let's dive into what this means and how CMS made this decision. Understanding the Threshold The threshold applies to workers' compensation settlements where the carrier does not have ongoing responsibility for medical exp

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What I Learned About Employee Engagement and Involvement That Transformed My Team

Vantage Circle

I have always wondered, why despite investing in various initiatives to boost morale and retention, organizations still face problems. Some of the problems that do cross my mind are high turnover, disengaged employees, and a significant performance gap. With much thinking, I could think of only one culprit, which is- a lack of distinction between employee engagement and involvement.

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Workplace Harassment Law in Florida

Darwinbox

The act ensures that employers cannot discriminate in hiring, firing, paying, compensation, job assignments, advancements, lay-offs, and training or take any other employee decisions based on the above-mentioned discriminatory factors.

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.