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Learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Achievers

There’s no doubt that today’s workforce is rapidly changing, as millennial and Gen Z employees continue to transform the modern workplace. This new, multi-generational labor pool has ushered in a new set of expectations that employers can’t afford to ignore. Companies across industries are to take a long, hard look at how they approach complex topics, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Should You Outsource Your Benefits Administration?

PeopleKeep

If you're a small employer with little HR support, handling employee benefits might be challenging and time-consuming. If that’s the case, you may consider outsourcing as a possible solution. Outsourcing employee benefits administration offers numerous advantages. But, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. The decision requires careful consideration of your organization's unique needs and goals.

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Financial Transitions in Later Life

Money Talk

I recently presented a webinar for financial practitioners called Important Financial Transitions in Later Life. Based on content of my book , Flipping a Switch , “flipped switches” are a metaphor for later life transitions. Below is a brief summary of 11 financial transitions: Spending Down Retirement Savings - It can be difficult psychologically for “super savers” to spend down accumulated wealth because it feels like a loss.

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What is Headcount Reporting? A Complete Guide for Employers

HR Lineup

Headcount reporting is a critical aspect of workforce management that helps organizations maintain a clear understanding of their staffing levels and resource allocation. It provides a comprehensive view of the number of employees within a company, segmented by various categories such as department, job function, location, and employment status. This data enables employers to make strategic decisions around hiring, budgeting, and workforce planning.

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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.

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Rethinking the 40-Hour Work Week: How Plum’s Discovery Tools Can Improve Productivity

3Sixty Insights

I was introduced to Plum’s Discovery Survey tool by Michelle Meehan at HR Tech last week. Michelle and I had a great conversation about the outdated work structures that are affecting both employee experience and productivity. We touched on the need to rethink the traditional 40-hour work week, which, as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026, is long overdue for retirement—especially in many modern professions.

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Resume Genius expert shares 3 tips to avoid job-hunting frustration

Employee Benefit News

Respondents reveal what upsets them most about job searching, and a career expert offers advice on how to make better progress.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

HSAs. FSAs. LSAs. If you’ve never been asked if you would like to participate in an employee benefits account before, you might be asking yourself, “What are all these acronyms?” In the second blog post in our three-part series to educate first-time participants, we walk through a few factors you should consider when choosing among employee benefits accounts for the first time.

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Council Guest Post: What if You Use AI to Help You (And Not the Other Way Around)

3Sixty Insights

A guide for the savvy and smart individuals who want to leverage the power of artificial intelligence without losing their mind. Introduction If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve heard of artificial intelligence (AI) or have at least tried using it. You know, the technology that can do amazing things like write code, chat with you, or even beat you at chess.

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HRIS vs. ATS: Which HR Tool Best Fits Your Business Hiring Needs?

HR Lineup

When it comes to managing human resources in today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations rely on specialized tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Two of the most common software solutions in this domain are the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Although these platforms serve different primary purposes, they often overlap, leading to confusion about which one is more suitable for a company’s hiring needs.

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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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These 10 companies are good at making employees happy

Employee Benefit News

People don't just want to work somewhere that pays well, they want to feel valued and passionate, too.

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Crafting Joy for Workers, Hobby Lobby Announces a Wage Hike

HR Digest

It’s a good day to be a Hobby Lobby employee and wake up to the news of another wage hike. The arts and crafts supply store recently announced that it has increased the starting wages for its employees again, making this the thirteenth increment since 2009. Hobby Lobby’s 2024 pay hike went into effect on October 1, 2024, so employees who apply to the company now should be able to benefit from the change.

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Why employee wellness matters – and how it’s good for business

Insperity

If you’re leading an organization that employs human beings, their wellbeing must be a primary consideration of your company. This is because the people who work for your company are people – and that’s really enough of a reason on its own. And everyone wants to feel like they’re important to the people they’re around each day, beyond their functional role at work.

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How will Web 3.0 Impact the Future of HR Tech?

HR Lineup

The rise of Web 3.0 is expected to be one of the most transformative shifts in digital history, and its influence on Human Resource Technology (HR Tech) will be profound. While Web 1.0 was characterized by static websites, and Web 2.0 ushered in social media, interactivity, and user-generated content, Web 3.0 aims to decentralize the internet, empowering users and enhancing the way data is managed, shared, and utilized.

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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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How to do Hispanic Heritage Month the right way

Employee Benefit News

Making assumptions and refusing to listen to employees are the biggest missteps most companies make, according to an expert.

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Ensuring a Mentally Healthy Workplace During an Election Year

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

It is no surprise that during an election year, stress, tension and polarizing discourse infiltrate the workplace and affect employees’ mental health and productivity. Despite organizations’ efforts to foster open dialogue and collaboration, employees can still experience elevated levels of stress due […] The post Ensuring a Mentally Healthy Workplace During an Election Year appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Majority of small business bosses support potential right to disconnect law

Workplace Insight

A new poll claims that the vast majority (85 percent) of British SME bosses with HR responsibilities support proposals to give staff the “right to disconnect”, with 4 in 5 (80 percent) believing the Employment Rights Bill is a positive step forward for employees. The survey was conducted by Breathe HR to uncover sentiment towards new workers’ rights amongst bosses who will be steering through new rule changes at SMEs, ahead of the Employment Rights Bill being laid in parliament.

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Which QSEHRA Deadlines Do You Need to Know?

PeopleKeep

The qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA) is an excellent choice for small businesses looking to offer health insurance benefits on a budget. To make the most of QSEHRA benefits for you and your employees, it's important to understand its deadlines. From initial implementation to annual notice requirements, missed deadlines can lead to repercussions.

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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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20 cities with the best work-life balance and mental health

Employee Benefit News

The cities are ranked by factors including commute, remote work opportunities, affordability and low burnout.

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IRS Issues Federal ‘High-Low’ Per Diem Rates Effective October 1

PayrollOrg

The IRS released the optional “high-low” per diem rates for lodging expenses and meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) that may be used instead of the actual rates.

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Video: Exploring Key Trends in Technology and Its Impact on Employee Experience

3Sixty Insights

In this video, Nicholas Biron from 3Sixty Insights shares an in-depth overview of the research areas his team is focusing on over the next 6 to 12 months. He delves into how software and technology are shaping the employee experience, enabling managers, and supporting small businesses with HR systems. Nicholas also highlights the importance of payroll innovations and people analytics in today’s organizations.

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ACA Group Health Plan Affordability Level Up Sharply

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS has significantly increased the group health plan affordability threshold — which is used to determine if an employer’s lowest-premium health plan complies with the Affordable Care Act rules — for plan years starting in 2025. The threshold for next year has been set at 9.02% of an employee’s household income, up from 8.39% this year.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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From culture to career development, employees need support

Employee Benefit News

Organizations that work to connect, coach and offer opportunities to enhance tech skills are setting themselves apart.

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Massachusetts Tax Amesty Begins November 1

PayrollOrg

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue will conduct a tax amnesty program from November 1, 2024, through December 30, 2024. The program includes withholding taxes.

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Key Drivers of Health Insurance Premiums and Considerations for Employers

Pacific Prime

Around the globe, individuals, families, and organizations are feeling the pinch as the cost of health insurance continues to rise. Taking the US as an example, our Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2023 reveals that the average annual premiums for individual international private medical insurance (IPMI) in 2022 was a staggering USD $9,817, while.

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Finger on the pulse: Is biometrics the future of workplace wellbeing?

Workplace Insight

Around a third of companies already use wearables to track their team’s activity and better gauge their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, according to Deloitte’s 2024 Global Human Capital Trends Report. Deloitte predicts that usage will increase to two thirds by 2027. Neurotechnology, which uses electronics to read brain activity and can contextualise employee behaviour and interactions, is also anticipated to ramp up dramatically in use in that timeframe, from 3 percent to 31 perc

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.