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Is your workplace a cult?

Employee Benefit News

Cults don't solely exist within spiritual organizations. An attorney from McAllister Olivarius shares why company leaders shouldn't go unchecked.

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Benefits personalization that drives engagement

WEX Inc.

Employees expect more than just a standard benefits packagethey seek personalized offerings that align with their unique needs and lifestyles. By delivering tailored benefits, employers can drive engagement, satisfaction, and retention , creating a more motivated workforce. This post is the third part of our blog series on benefits personalization, where we explore how employers can take their benefits offerings to the next level.

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10 Internal Communication Tools in 2025

HR Lineup

In an era of remote work, hybrid teams, and global expansion, internal communication tools are no longer optional they are essential. Effective internal communication fosters collaboration, transparency, employee engagement, and productivity. In 2025, organizations are investing in advanced tools that streamline communication, integrate with other platforms, and support real-time collaboration.

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Louisiana Court Rejects “Borrowed Employee” Theory in Workplace Attack

The Workcomp Writer

In a decision that further defines the barriers to pursuing civil remedies in workplace injury cases within the Louisiana, a state appellant court recently affirmed summary a trial court judgment dismissing a tort claim against an employer. The case Galindo v. Castillo , 56,202 (La.App.2 Cir. 04/09/25), 2025 La. App. LEXIS 661clarifies the limits of the borrowed employee doctrine while reaffirming that workers compensation generally remains the exclusive remedy for workplace injurieseven where t

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Employees and employers alike could gain from legal benefits

Employee Benefit News

Offerings that help workers take care of personal matters are just as important to the workforce as their health and wellness.

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10 Best Trucking Payroll Software Vendors in 2025

HR Lineup

Efficient Solutions to Simplify Driver Payroll Management Managing payroll in the trucking industry is uniquely complex. From handling driver pay by mileage, load, or hourly rate to tracking per diems, bonuses, and multi-state tax compliance traditional payroll systems often fall short. This is where trucking payroll software comes in. What is Trucking Payroll Software?

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How to Create and Implement an Effective HR Strategy?

Qandle

Creating a solid HR strategy is essential for any organization that wants to succeed in todays competitive business world. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, a well-thought-out HR strategy helps align your human resources with the companys overall goals. It’s not just about hiring people and managing payroll , it’s about crafting a vision for your workforce, fostering a positive company culture, and ensuring employees are motivated and productive.

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Menopause support is a must-have investment for benefit managers

Employee Benefit News

Supporting women during mid-life stages is "very solvable" with the right offerings.

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Best Practices for Building and Managing Your Professional References

Professionals Alternative

When you’re applying for a new job, your resume and cover letter tell part of your storybut your professional references can help complete the picture. These individuals offer insight into your work ethic, skills, and character, providing potential employers with a trusted, third-party perspective on what its like to work with you. Whether youre just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, knowing how to manage and present your references effectively can significantly impact y

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Bringing Us Together Through Innovative Benefits

Speaker: Joe Fernandez, Chief Strategy Officer, Selerix & Sharlyn Lauby, Author & Publisher, HR Bartender

What if your benefits strategy could be more than just inclusive—what if it could actually bring your team closer together? In today’s evolving workplace, employees span a wide range of life stages, work arrangements, and cultural perspectives. That’s why offering one-size-fits-all benefits just doesn’t cut it anymore. It’s time to reimagine how we support our teams.

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What Can HR Learn from the Philippines’ 13th Month Pay Regulation?

HR Digest

Everyone has heard of a weird or unusual labor law or two from across the globe that makes sense locally but seems unusual to an outsider. One such regulation is the Philippines 13th month pay, which is also commonly seen in other areas of Latin America, Europe, and Asia but is not talked about nearly enough. What is the 13th month pay, you ask? It refers to a regulation where all private sector employers are legally obligated to pay employees approximately one additional month of their salary e

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What to Know Before You Go to the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress

APA Congress Today

While youre making your plans to attend the 43rd Annual Payroll Congress in Orlando, May 13-16, make sure you check out and bookmark PayrollOrgs Know Before You Go webpage.

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For SMBs, all-healthcare-is-local mantra especially rings true

Employee Benefit News

Alternative funding options proving to be nimble for small to midsize businesses with more localized needs and growing interest in direct contracts.

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Beyond the Bradford Factor: how Ciphr analytics supports a smarter absence scoring system

cipHR

The Bradford Factor has long been the go-to metric for measuring unplanned employee absences. But when HR teams rely too heavily on this formula, it can create a narrow view of attendance issues.

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More Than a Benefit: Group Medicare and the Psychology of Retirement

Speaker: Shae Noble

As the workforce ages, retirement is becoming a more complex and emotionally significant transition. For many employees, retiring marks not only a change in benefits and income but also a shift in identity, community, and purpose. This webinar explores how HR professionals can support aging and retiring employees through a trauma-informed lens—one that recognizes the emotional and psychological dimensions of leaving the workforce.

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Why financial wellness is the key to reducing employee stress and burnout

Achievers

Not everyone is comfortable discussing money at work, but employee financial well-being directly impacts performance. According to a 2024 SoFi report , one in four employees say financial stress lowers their productivity, motivation, and focus. On the flip side, financially secure employees are more productive and goal oriented. Beyond fair pay, employers can boost financial wellness by offering financial education, access to advisors, and benefits that support personal financial goals.

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Contractor workers’ comp insurance: Is your business protected?

Higginbotham

Construction is dangerous work. Workers compensation insurance can provide protection for both workers and their employers, and its typically required under state law. The Benefits of Robust Construction Workers Comp If an employee is injured on the job, workers compensation insurance, also called workers comp, can provide coverage for medical expenses and lost wages.

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Stage 4 kidney disease led this employee to life-changing surgery — without the price tag

Employee Benefit News

After a surprise diagnosis, access to an end-to-end surgery benefit gave one employee a "new lease on life.

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6 Ways to Enhance Employee Welfare That Actually Work

Qandle

Hey there, HR superheroes! Lets talk about something thats often spoken about but not always acted upon by employee welfare Its not just about bean bags and pizza Fridays anymore. Were in 2025, and employees want more care, more support, more balance. If you’re wondering how to take your workplace from just okay to I love working here, then you’re in the right place.

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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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Tech layoffs in 2025 spark fresh starts

HR Digest

The great reset is here, and it wont spare the tech industry in 2025. Headlines since the start of the year paint a grim picture. Tech bloodbath, Jobocalypse in Silicon Valley. The numbers are sobering: an estimated 45,656 jobs cut so far, according to layoffs.fyi. Giants like Meta, Google, Amazon and HP have trimmed their workforces, cited efficiency and shifted allegiance towards AI.

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Workplace Conflict Resolution: A Complete Guide

HR Lineup

Conflict is an inevitable part of workplace life. With diverse teams, competing priorities, and varying personalities, disagreements are bound to arise. However, when handled constructively, conflict can lead to better communication, stronger collaboration, and innovative solutions. This complete guide explores the types, causes, and stages of workplace conflictand more importantly, how to resolve them effectively.

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Rethink RTO with this benefits dashboard

Employee Benefit News

To keep workforces engaged, employers should be tailoring their strategies as much as they can.

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3 Criteria for Pre-Employment Assessments

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 82% of organizations require work samples or assessments as part of the hiring process according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 78% of human resources professionals indicated that assessments have improved their quality of hire. So, its not unusual for pre-employment assessments to be a part of the hiring process.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Cut Down from $15 in 2025

HR Digest

A new executive order just cut the minimum wage for federal contractors, rescinding an existing executive order that has set it at $15 per hour. With adjustments, the federal wage policy had set the minimum wage at $17.75 for the year, but the requirement has now been eliminated. The wage rollbacks in 2025 will set the minimum wage for federal contractors at $13.30 per hour from here on out.

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10 Best Talent Assessment Tools in 2025

HR Lineup

Hiring the right talent has become more challenging than ever. With remote work, evolving skill demands, and a competitive job market, businesses need reliable ways to evaluate candidates beyond resumes and interviews. Thats where talent assessment tools come in helping HR teams identify top candidates by testing skills, cultural fit, cognitive abilities, and personality traits.

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The 10 worst states for pregnant workers

Employee Benefit News

The District of Columbia, Tennessee and Georgia sit atop the rankings of regions that recorded high concentrations of discrimination against pregnant employees.

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From Afterthought to Strategic Superpower: AI’s Expanding Role in Translation and GTM

3Sixty Insights

For decades, translation has been treated like a checkboxan afterthought at the tail end of a marketing campaign or product rollout. But thanks to the rise of AI-powered platforms like Smartcat, that mindset is shifting dramatically. In a recent episode of GTM Innovators, we sat down with Sara Rosso, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Smartcat, to explore how AI is transforming not just the how of translation, but the when, where, and why.

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Let’s Be Honest About Open Enrollment

Imagine an Open Enrollment season that feels less like a race against the clock and more like a well-orchestrated plan. Or employees who feel confident in their decisions because they actually understand their options. How about a stress-free process that allows you to focus on strategy instead of scrambling to put out fires. Your wish. Our command.