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The 800-Pound Gorilla

Florida Workers' Comp

Sometimes we struggle with challenges we don’t perhaps fully understand. At times, forces conspire against us, consciously or not. Life is a journey filled with uncertainty, misconceptions, and mysteries. But frequently, the problem is all too clear, an 800-pound gorilla in the room. The world of work faces a systemic dilemma in the midst of the third decade of the 21st century.

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Top Perks of Outsourcing Your Benefits Administration

Winston Benefits

74% of large employers realize that outsourcing benefits administration alleviates the administrative burden on internal HR staff. This is especially important during company transitions, open enrollment periods, and times of increased workloads for HR and benefits teams. Enlisting the help of a benefits administration partner can give your HR department the flexibility and tools they … Continue reading "Top Perks of Outsourcing Your Benefits Administration" The post Top Perks of Outsourci

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What is a health insurance premium?

PeopleKeep

As more individuals and families become active healthcare consumers , knowing key healthcare terms and how they affect your health insurance costs is essential. One of the most critical terms to understand is health insurance premiums. Paying health insurance premiums is necessary to ensure your coverage is active when you need it most. This blog post will explain what a health insurance premium is, how much premiums typically cost, and how different factors and plans affect premium amounts.

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The parental benefits at Crunchbase make it easy to put family first

Employee Benefit News

An inclusive company culture makes this business platform an ideal workplace for parents.

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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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HR Audit: Meaning, Importance, Types, Process & Benefits

HR Lineup

In today’s dynamic business environment, organizations face multifaceted challenges ranging from regulatory compliance to talent management. Human resources (HR) serve as the backbone of any organization, driving its success by managing the most valuable asset—its people. However, ensuring HR practices align with organizational goals and comply with legal standards is paramount.

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Forensic Accounting: Barbservations and Recommendations

Money Talk

For most financial bloggers, their “best” posts reflect real life experiences with learning lessons for themselves and their readers. So it is with this post that describes recent steps taken to help settle my late brother’s estate. I write from the perspective of a next-of-kin relative. Forensic accounting is defined by Investopedia as “a combination of accounting and investigative techniques.

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9 ways employees are using AI at work

Employee Benefit News

From writing emails to creating presentations, this new study revealed how AI is supporting employees in the office.

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What is Equity Compensation & How It Work?

HR Lineup

Equity compensation is a powerful tool used by companies to attract, retain, and incentivize employees. Unlike traditional forms of compensation such as salary and bonuses, equity compensation grants employees ownership stakes in the company. This can take various forms, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), stock appreciation rights (SARs), and employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs).

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Enter Your State Payroll Compliance Era at Payroll Congress

PayrollOrg

Want a total state and local payroll compliance transformation? Register to attend PayrollOrg’s 42nd Annual Payroll Congress Convention and Expo to get the latest updates and so much more!

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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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How to strike a balance between managing staff wellbeing and financial pressures

Employee Benefits

Credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock Need to know: The cost-of-living crisis is forcing more employees to take on additional work due to financial pressures, raising concerns around burnout. Pay strategies such as targeted pay increases, performance-related bonuses and earned wage access can help. Employers need to ensure there is a culture where people can discuss financial concerns.

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Is the anti-DEI trend actually hurting diversity efforts?

Employee Benefit News

Despite troublesome headlines, 66% of businesses have actually increased their commitment to inclusion efforts over the past year.

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What is the 9 Box Grid Model in HRM?

HR Lineup

In the realm of Human Resource Management (HRM), the 9-Box Grid Model stands as a pivotal tool for talent management and succession planning. Its structure allows HR professionals to assess and visualize employees’ performance and potential, facilitating strategic decision-making within organizations. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of the 9-Box Grid Model, exploring its origins, applications, benefits, and best practices.

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We can have a dramatic impact on people’s lives with simple, small and cost-free changes

Workplace Insight

London, the crouching monster, like every other monster has to breathe, and breathe it does in its own obscure, malignant way. Its vital oxygen is composed of suburban working men and women of all kinds, who every morning are sucked up through an infinitely complicated respiratory apparatus of trains and termini into the mighty congested lungs, held there for a number of hours, and then, in the evening, exhaled violently through the same channels.

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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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5 Effective Tools to Enhance Employee Engagement and Retention

HR Digest

Employee retention is crucial for the success of any organization and the tools you use to enhance employee engagement are just as important. Engaged employees are more productive, loyal, and motivated, leading to improved business outcomes. In today’s competitive job market, businesses need to invest in the best employee engagement tools to attract, engage, and retain top talent.

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This Earth Day, recycle 401(k) savings to avoid IRA landfill

Employee Benefit News

Amid cash-outs, stranded plans and suboptimal investments, a SECURE 2.0 provision runs the risk of expanding asset waste in the proverbial 401(k) landfill.

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Job Characteristics Model: A Complete Guide

HR Lineup

In today’s dynamic and evolving workplace, understanding the intricacies of job design and its impact on employee motivation and performance is paramount. One prominent framework that has significantly contributed to this understanding is the Job Characteristics Model (JCM). Developed by organizational psychologists J. Richard Hackman and Greg Oldham in the 1970s, the JCM provides a comprehensive approach to designing jobs that maximize employee satisfaction , motivation, and performance.

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Focussing on people means business transformation is far more likely to succeed

Workplace Insight

A new study from EY and Saïd Business School study suggests that leaders prioritising a human-centred approach to transformation turning points are up to up to twelve times more successful. The EY organisation’s latest research with Saïd Business School, at the University of Oxford , reveals new insights into what happens when a transformation program’s leadership believes a transformation has or will go off-course and intervenes with the intent of improving its performance (turning points).

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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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Exclusive: National Deaf Children’s Society introduces cancer support for staff

Employee Benefits

The National Deaf Children’s Society has launched cancer support to its 270 employees. The charity’s employees will now be able to access a range of assistance for their own needs and their loved ones, provided by specialist cancer support service Reframe Cancer. This includes expert advice and emotional support through dedicated cancer nurse specialists to provide information and guidance throughout the illness, a wide range of online resources and informative materials on cancer awareness and

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The 10 most coveted jobs in the U.S.

Employee Benefit News

HostingAdvice surveyed 3,000 Americans to find out which career path they are the most envious of.

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Hybrid Onboarding: Meaning, Strategies & Tips

HR Lineup

In an era where remote work has become the norm for many organizations, the traditional concept of onboarding has undergone a significant transformation. Hybrid onboarding, a blend of virtual and in-person approaches, has emerged as a vital strategy to seamlessly integrate new employees into the company culture while accommodating the flexibility and convenience of remote work.

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Majority of young professionals feel happy about embracing AI in their lives

Workplace Insight

More than half of young professionals feel comfortable or very confident about the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of daily life, while only 15 percent reported feeling unsettled or scared about the prospect, according to new research from CEMS , the Global Alliance in Management Education. Half (50 percent) also stated that social media impacts their life positively, while only just over a quarter (27 percent) feel that social media has a negative impac

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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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Employee wellbeing levels drop since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic

Employee Benefits

Wellbeing levels among employees have dropped since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, falling from 73% in 2020 to 66% in 2023, according to employee engagement expert Inpulse. Insights from 30,000 employees across the UK and Europe formulated Inpulse’s Wellbeing index , which measures five core elements of wellbeing: work-life balance, support, workload, connection and mental health , scoring them between 0 to 100%.

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Gray divorce can derail retirement

Employee Benefit News

Late-in-life divorces have more than doubled since 1990, and they often decimate retirement savings.

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Lessons from Ryan S. v. UnitedHealth Group for the 2023 MHPAEA Proposed Rule

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

A recently decided US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit case, Ryan S. v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., offers some useful insights on the enforcement by private litigants of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Like other similar cases, the case invites questions about the impact of potential changes under the proposed […] The post Lessons from Ryan S. v.

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Payroll Forecasting: Strategies for Predicting Employee Expenses

Patriot Software

Payroll is arguably a business’s biggest expense. Between taxes and benefits, an employee costs up to 32% more than their wages. To accurately budget for your payroll-related expenses, try payroll forecasting. Payroll forecasting is an essential part of financial planning that requires you to analyze and understand your company’s payroll data.

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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.