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8 ways to increase employee engagement in manufacturing

Achievers

The manufacturing industry is confronting a critical challenge: a substantial portion of its workforce is disengaged. This issue goes beyond low morale disengaged employees are less productive, less innovative, and more likely to leave their roles prematurely. Amid rising economic uncertainty and rapid technological advancements, how can manufacturing organizations harness technology to foster a more engaged, productive, and skilled workforce?

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The Future of Work: Key Trends in Employee Benefits for 2025

HR Digest

As we step into 2025, the corporate landscape is undergoing seismic shifts, driven by technological advancements, shifting employee expectations, and an increasingly globalized workforce. In this era of transformation, employee benefits have emerged as a strategic lever for attracting, retaining, and engaging top talent. Organizations that fail to adapt to these evolving trends risk being left behind in the race for the best and brightest.

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Whose Job is Safety?

Florida Workers' Comp

There is a tandem concern in the workplace, safety and workers' compensation. In my career, I spent many hours defending workers' compensation claims and witnessed a variety of comprehension for the interrelationship between these two business concerns. Without exception, the extent to which the two silos interrelated or even communicated within an entity was largely dependent on leadership.

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AI and Automation in Recruitment: The Future of Hiring

Hppy

The way we hire is changing quickly with the help of AI and automation. These technologies are changing how companies hire by making the process faster, more efficient, and better for candidates, while also helping businesses find the best talent quickly. There are many AI tools revolutionizing recruitment. For instance, tools like text to voice generator enable businesses to create professional voice overs for job postings, onboarding materials, and training content.

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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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Is Now the Time to Update Your Wellness Benefits?

Best Money Moves

Recent economic pressure has put financial wellness benefits in the spotlight. 2025 is a pivotal year for reassessing how employee wellness impacts organizational success. Stress has long been known to damage employee mental health, productivity and retention. This is especially true of financial stress. Employees grappling with financial anxiety may be more distracted and less engaged.

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Group Health Plan Trends for 2025

InterWest Insurance Services

Group Health Plan Trends for 2025 As health insurance costs continue to rise at an uncomfortable pace, employers in 2025 plan to shake up the status quo with their health care vendors, particularly those focused on reducing pharmacy spend, a main cost driver, according to a new report. To address spiraling costs, they will also focus on educating their staff about the importance of prevention and immunizations and guiding them to use specialized services that focus on managing chronic conditions

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How to ask for a raise

Employee Benefit News

Employees should do their research, practice their pitch, and consider how and when to have the conversation with their boss.

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BSI launches research into how young people are affected by hybrid working

Workplace Insight

Young people who began their careers around the start of the Covid-19 pandemic or soon after are being invited to share their experiences of the workplace, as part of an inquiry into the effects of hybrid working. To mark five years since the first lockdowns began globally, business standards and improvement company BSI is investigating the impact of the restrictions on younger workers, and how transformed ways of working have shaped subsequent career journeys.

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Compliance TV: Standard Mileage Rate Increases in 2025; New Laws Change ACA Reporting Requirements; and more

PayrollOrg

In this January 2025 edition of Compliance TV: Standard Mileage Rate Increases to 70 Cents in 2025; New Laws Change ACA Reporting Requirements; IRS Releases 2025 Publication 15-T; DOL Reinstates Pre-2021 Dual Jobs Regulations

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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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What happens to employee benefits plans when you elect COBRA?

WEX Inc.

COBRA can provide important health insurance security when youve experienced job loss or another qualifying event. And election of COBRA can affect your ability to use the reimbursement accounts in which you were participating prior to your COBRA eligibility. In this blog post, we outline some of the ways your ability to use your employee benefits changes when you elect COBRA.

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Stage is set for improving retirement readiness beyond ERISA milestone

Employee Benefit News

Technology innovation has made it easier for job-hopping working Americans of all ages to seed their nest eggs with portable savings.

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Farewell Dashboards, Hello Actionable People Analytics!

Darwinbox

Move beyond static dashboards to action-oriented analytics that enables HR teams to make smarter, data-driven decisions that are directly aligned with organizational goals.

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New Laws Change ACA Reporting Requirements

PayrollOrg

Employers can now furnish Affordable Care Act (ACA) Form 1095-C to individuals by request only. Electronic delivery is permitted if the individual has given consent.

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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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Boundaryless HR: What it is & Why It Matters

HR Lineup

In todays rapidly evolving world of work, organizations are constantly looking for innovative ways to stay ahead of the curve. One emerging concept that is transforming traditional human resource practices is Boundaryless HR. As businesses become more global, agile, and digitally enabled, the boundaries that once defined traditional HR are dissolving.

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How to help employees impacted by the LA fires

Employee Benefit News

Experts share the short-and long-term strategies employers should put in place to help employees impacted by the crisis.

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5 Ways Digital Transformation is Impacting HR in 2025

Darwinbox

Discover how digital transformation reshapes HR in 2025 with AI, analytics, automation, and employee experience enhancements driving change.

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Free Webinar Teaches How to Champion EWA

PayrollOrg

Learn how you can champion EWA during the webinar Earned Wage Access Success: How to Champion and Activate the Modern Way to Pay, sponsored by DailyPay, on Thursday, January 16, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

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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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The Role of Executive Communication in Driving Effective Employee Recognition

Vantage Circle

With Expert Inputs From : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert When was the last time you paused to consider how your words as a leader impact your team’s motivation? It’s easy to assume that employees are engaged simply because they show up to work, but the reality is far more nuanced. A recent study by Gallup reveals that only 36% of employees are engaged at their workplace.

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10 jobs with the best workplace protections

Employee Benefit News

A study from J&Y Law ranked jobs based on workplace protections including insurance, unemployment and unionization rates.

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Payroll Compliance in the Philippines: A Complete Handbook for Businesses

Darwinbox

AI and Machine Learning are being integrated into payroll systems to enhance decision-making and compliance. For instance, AI-powered tools can analyze payroll data to identify anomalies, predict trends, and suggest optimizations.

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PayrollOrg's Payroll Tax Calendar for 2025

PayrollOrg

The PayrollOrg Compliance Calendar for 2025 is now available on the PAYO website. It contains important payroll tax payment and reporting dates every payroll professional needs to know during the calendar year.

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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.

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How Would You Navigate Work and Pay in The Metaverse?

JGA Recruitment

The metaverse is rapidly shifting from science fiction to business reality. Digital advancement has brought about a twist: businesses and professionals now face a curious test. Paying employees who work virtually can get complicated. Given the flexibility and autonomy they enjoy, traditional payment systems may not cut it. Building systems that rise to the challenge of serving them is no small feat.

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The major factors that go into the decision to cover GLP-1s

Employee Benefit News

As employers consider health, finances and values, there is potential good news on the horizon.

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Ultimate Guide to Cloud-Based Payroll System in the Philippines: Features, Benefits, and Best Payroll Software

Darwinbox

Navigating this landscape is no small feat.

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How to set up a commission based plan

Business Management Daily

Why commissions are a win-win Would you rather be paid by the hour or by how much work you get done? A commission-based pay structure is the dream for those of the latter persuasion. Commission plans are pay structures in which sales employees are rewarded based on their sales performance rather than paid outright. Some people do earn a base salary plus commission, but the main focus is to provide a per-sale return on each product that goes out the door.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.