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Top 10 Employee Benefits Certifications for Professionals in 2024

HR Lineup

Employee benefits management has become increasingly complex in recent years, with professionals needing to navigate health plans, retirement packages, wellness programs, and various compliance regulations. To stand out in this competitive field, obtaining a certification in employee benefits can greatly enhance your knowledge, skill set, and marketability.

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Financial Burnout in 2025: How to Address Employee Concerns

Best Money Moves

Financial Burnout in 2025: How to Address Employee Concerns. Financial burnout is affecting employees of all generations. Learn the ins and outs of this issue, including ways to improve your workforce’s wellbeing. There’s a new term to describe how employees feel about money: Financial burnout, a condition marked by prolonged financial pressure that results in mental exhaustion and physical strain.

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HR Concerns Around DEI Rollbacks Heighten

HR Digest

HR teams are concerned about the spike in DEI rollbacks across organizations and their concerns are extremely valid. Many employers have announced their decision to eliminate the DEI policies at the businesses and while this might work in the short term, organizations may find their business severely impacted in the future. In the past, employees have been extremely vocal about their preference for diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, and this was the primary motivating factor for employ

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Diversity Sourcing: Why It’s Essential for Today’s Companies

Hppy

In an increasingly globalized world, diversity is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It’s a fundamental necessity for businesses that want to stay competitive, innovative, and relevant. From workforce diversity to supplier diversity, organizations that make this a priority are seeing tangible benefits. Yet, many companies still face challenges in implementing effective diversity sourcing strategies, whether in hiring practices or procurement processes.

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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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Level-Funded vs. Self-Funded Health Plans: What's the Difference?

PeopleKeep

Small employers shopping for a health plan face the critical task of finding a policy that balances cost, coverage, and the well-being of their employees. While fully-insured policies have been the traditional option, rising premium costs have more employers turning to both level-funded and self-funded health plans. Each funding model has its advantages, but also presents challenges that can be hard to navigate—especially if you’re new to offering a health benefit.

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10 worst and best states for healthcare access

Employee Benefit News

From the lowest number of hospital beds to the highest average deductibles, see which states have the worst healthcare.

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IRS Announces 2025 COLAs for Transportation Fringes, FSA Deferrals

PayrollOrg

The IRS released cost-of-living-adjustments for 2025 reflecting any increases in excludable transportation fringes and the flexible spending arrangement deferral limit, among other changes.

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Which Premiums Can a QSEHRA Reimburse?

PeopleKeep

As healthcare costs continue to rise , more employers are seeking cost-effective ways to maintain competitive health benefits. Traditional group health policies are becoming increasingly unaffordable, especially for small businesses. In fact, small employers anticipate a 9% increase in health benefit costs going into 2025 1. Thankfully, there’s an alternative: the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA).

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CVS Encounters Another Roadblock—Workers Go on Strike In California

HR Digest

Workers are taking the matter of their pay and benefits into their own hands once more at CVS. Late last week, CVS workers in California went on strike after they claimed that the company was involved in bad-faith bargaining. The strike was authorized by the union representing the workers in the area, namely the United Food and Commercial Workers union.

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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 support working parents in a hybrid setting

Employee Benefit News

A new school year brings new stresses to working parents as they juggle meeting their children's needs and work responsibilities.

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Free PAYO eBook Has Your Answers

PayrollOrg

Need answers to your toughest payroll questions? PayrollOrg's free eBook for members, Top Payroll Questions and Answers for 2024, contains solutions to payroll questions that were raised in the past year.

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IRS Decreases Employer Mandate Penalties For 2025

PeopleKeep

For the first time, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reducing penalties for employers who don’t meet the federal government's requirements for health insurance. If you're a large business owner, you might be wondering how this affects your responsibilities and liabilities. Applicable large employers (ALEs), or organizations with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees (FTEs), must meet the employer shared responsibility provisions (ESRP) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (

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The Pros and Cons of On-Site Childcare

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

A recent report, Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents, recommended ways that employers can expand policies and programs that support the well-being of parents and caregivers in the workplace. This can include offering […] The post The Pros and Cons of On-Site Childcare appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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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Are a majority of workers just pretending to be busy?

Employee Benefit News

Workhuman surveyed 3,000 employees, settling the debate over whether people work as much as they say.

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Webinar Explores CFPB’s Proposed Regulatory Shifts, Redefining Earned Wage Access

PayrollOrg

Sponsored by rapid!, the webinar “Redefining Earned Wage Access: Navigating the CFPB’s Proposed Regulatory Shifts,” on October 9 at 1:00 p.m. ET delves into the implications of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) proposed interpretive rule on earned wage access (EWA) products.

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NEW LP - Employee benefits and rewards. Make an impact. See a return. - Cloned

Sodexo Engage

NEW LP - Employee benefits and rewards. Make an impact. See a return. - Cloned mariana.nunes Tue, 10/22/2024 - 17:21 Employee benefits and rewards Make an impact. See a return. Thanks. Our team will contact you shortly. Boost Productivity, Engagement and Retention with a wide range of employee benefits. Employee Discounts Platform: Instant discounts (up to 20%) on essentials, treats, holidays, and more.

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Sick days rise 41 percent over last three years as business productivity falls post-pandemic

Workplace Insight

Sick days have surged by 41 percent over the past three years as employers continue to struggle with declining levels of productivity. The latest Hiring Trends Index by Totaljobs , surveying 1000 UK HR decision-makers, highlights how this rise in absenteeism is perpetuating a cycle of poor business performance affecting both employers and employees.

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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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The value of caregiving support in the workplace

Employee Benefit News

The right resources can help employees care for themselves while they manage the care of their loved ones.

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Strike Continues as 64% Boeing Workers Vote Against Contract Offer

HR Digest

Boeing factory workers voted to reject a contract offer and continue a more than five-week strike on Wednesday. The Boeing workers contract rejection is a blow to investor and management hopes of a resolution to the acrimonious dispute. (Image Credit: boeing) Boeing workers voted against a new labor deal that included 35% wage increases over four years, their union said Wednesday.

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Commercial vehicle theft and fraud: Protect your small business

WEX Inc.

Small businesses rely on their commercial vehicles to deliver goods, provide services, and keep operations running smoothly. With the rise of theft and fraud targeting small businesses, protecting your valuable assets has become more important than ever. Let’s explore the various preventative measures you can take to safeguard your fleet of commercial vehicles.

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The Case for the Welfare Plan Fiduciary Committee

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Employee Retirement Income Security Act class action lawsuits filed earlier this year against the group health plans of two large US employers underscore the importance of implementing formal welfare benefit plan governance structures that include fiduciary committees comparable to the governance structures employer sponsors of retirement plans routinely adopt.

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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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This Kansas school district is prepping students for professional success

Employee Benefit News

The effort aims to help both students find their passions and fill labor shortage gaps in certain fields.

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Gen Z Workers Take to Skipping Lunch Breaks Over Work-Related Guilt

HR Digest

Gen Z workers typically hold very strong and decisive opinions about hustle culture but they too fall victim to its damaging effects sometimes. A recent survey by ezCater found that a large number of Gen Z workers admit to skipping their lunch breaks due to the guilt of walking away from their workload. The 2024 Lunch Report revealed that 47% of guilty Gen Zers skipped their lunch two or more times throughout the week.

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Time Off for Voting

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

As the U.S. moves through another election year, you’re likely to see a few headlines about how America gets out to vote. One of the ideas that will undoubtedly be discussed again is whether workers should get time off to vote—Some people […] The post Time Off for Voting appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Cyberterrorism insurance: Understanding your business insurance coverage

Higginbotham

Does your business insurance coverage include cyberterrorism insurance? With the ever-growing risk of cyberterrorism, business leaders should be aware of how common exclusions in cyber liability policies could impact their cyber coverage. What is cyberterrorism? Cyberattacks have the potential to cause massive financial loss and disruption. And, some attacks may even put people in danger – for example, if the target is a hospital, critical infrastructure or a manufacturing company that stores ha

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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.