December, 2024

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Business Standard Mileage Rate Increases to 70 Cents in 2025

PayrollOrg

The IRS announced that the 2025 standard mileage rate will increase by 3 cents to 70 cents per mile.

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Unlocking the power of 360-degree feedback for your rewards and recognition program

Achievers

How can hearing from all angles supercharge your recognition and rewards efforts? The answer lies in 360-degree feedback a powerful tool that gathers insights from an employees peers, managers, and direct reports to create a well-rounded view of performance. This comprehensive feedback model is fast becoming a cornerstone of modern employee engagement strategies.

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5 Themes for Your 2025 HR Comms Calendar

Flimp Communications

Whether your HR team is aiming for higher HDHP enrollment, greater wellness program utilization, or improved benefits literacy, achieving your goals in 2025 will invariably depend on your company’s employees learning something and, crucially, retaining that knowledge throughout the year. But 2025 promises to be another hectic year for your employees, at work and home, with no let up to the constant bombardment of messaging and demands.

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Why your company should shut down for the holidays

Employee Benefit News

The CEO of the American Psychological Foundation is making everyone take the week off between Christmas and New Year's Day.

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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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Retainer Fee Structures Explained: Benefits and Best Practices

HR Lineup

In the recruitment industry, firms use different pricing models to charge their clients for services. One of the most common structures is the retainer fee model, which offers many advantages for both clients and recruiters. Understanding how retainer fee structures work, their benefits, and best practices can significantly enhance the recruitment process for companies looking to hire top talent.

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State Unemployment Insurance Taxable Wage Bases for 2025

PayrollOrg

Learn which states have released their state unemployment insurance (SUI) taxable wage bases for 2025 in a chart provided and updated by PAYO.

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Employee onboarding: Day one to year one made easy

Achievers

Employee onboarding is where first impressions are made, and the foundation for success is built. But its not just about handing over a welcome packet and introducing a few team members. A truly great onboarding experience does much more than simply welcome new hires it gives them the tools, confidence, and sense of belonging they need to truly thrive.

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Maximizing FSA Utilization: Why Communication from HR Is Key

Flimp Communications

As year-end draws closer, countless employees unknowingly leave money on the tablemoney theyve set aside for healthcare through their Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). For employees, it means paying out of pocket for expenses that could have been purchased with pre-tax dollars. For HR teams, its a missed opportunity to strengthen their benefits communications and reinforce their commitment to employee wellness.

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Are employees getting enough mental health support in 2024?

Employee Benefit News

According to Aflac, 54% of employees believe employers care about their mental health — but does that translate to less burnout?

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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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IRS Loosens Preventive Care Coverage Rules

InterWest Insurance Services

New guidance issued by the IRS expands the types of preventive care benefits that high-deductible health plans are required to cover with no out-of-pocket costs on the part of plan enrollees. The changes are aimed at reducing out-of-pocket costs for diabetes-related expenses, certain cancer screenings and contraceptives. The guidance, released in two notices — N-2024-71 and N-2024-75 , — can result in real savings for Americans.

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Understanding Flat Fee Structure Recruitment: A Cost-Effective Hiring Solution

HR Lineup

Recruitment can be an expensive and time-consuming process, especially for businesses seeking top-tier talent in competitive markets. Traditional recruitment models, often based on a percentage of the new hires salary, can significantly inflate hiring costs. As companies increasingly look for more economical alternatives, flat fee structure recruitment has emerged as a compelling solution.

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Six Indiana Counties Have Tax Rate Increases Effective January 1

PayrollOrg

Effective January 1, 2025, the Indiana Department of Revenue revised Departmental Notice No. 1 to reflect that six counties have income tax rate increases.

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5 tips to help employees with FSA spend down

WEX Inc.

Medical flexible spending accounts (medical FSAs) are use-or-lose accounts. There are limits as to whether (or how much of) your employees’ FSA funds can be carried over into the next plan year. How well do your employees understand their FSA’s plan rules? If they don’t, they could risk forfeiting funds to the plan. And any forfeiture of funds would create a negative experience for them that may discourage future FSA participation, hurting their ability — and your ability — to save money.

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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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Understanding Breaks at Work Federal Law: Key Guidelines for Employers

Darwinbox

Under state law and industry rules, employees with shifts longer than six hours must take breaks. This applies if the organization has at most five employees working.

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The top benefits employees are seeking in 2025

Employee Benefit News

Financial wellness offerings in particular can have a broad positive impact on employee well-being.

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How to Control of Your Mind: 10 Tips to Master Your Thoughts

BetterUp

Jump to section What are unwanted thoughts? How to control your mind Why is it important to control your mind? What are the benefits of controlling your mind?

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The Holidays Have Their Own Workplace Perils

InterWest Insurance Services

On-the-job accidents may increase during the holidays as distractions in the workplace increase and decorations can pose safety issues. Normal routines and schedules are disrupted, and your staff — like everyone else — are also rushing around to crowded and chaotic stores and malls after work and on weekends. Be aware that accidents may be more likely to happen at this time of the year at the workplace, on the road or at home.

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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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IRS Releases Forms W-4, W-4P, and W-4R for 2025

PayrollOrg

The IRS released the 2025 Forms W-4, W-4P, and W-4R.

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The RX for Lower Health Plan Costs

HR Professionals Magazine

The post The RX for Lower Health Plan Costs appeared first on HRProfessionalsMagazine.

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Understanding Kansas Minimum Wage: Current Rates and Insights for 2024

Darwinbox

In 2024, Kansa's minimum wage remains at the federal level of $7.25 per hour, and guess what? It has stayed the same since 2009. The state minimum wage law sets this rate.

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This platform helps businesses identify gaps in working parent support

Employee Benefit News

With a three-minute assessment, employers can see where they're doing well, and where they need to make improvements to retain talent.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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Cognitive Bias Vs. Unconscious Bias And How To Overcome Both

BetterUp

If youre searching for the difference between cognitive bias vs. unconscious bias, chances are you realize you may not be as immune to bias as you hoped.

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Is Overtime Taxed Differently Than Regular Wages?

Patriot Software

If you have nonexempt employees, you have to pay them overtime wages whenever they work overtime hours. In each pay period, you need to track employee time worked. Then, at the end of the pay period, you will calculate employee compensation. You will also have to withhold employment taxes.

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New Paid Family Leave Program Requirements in 2025

PayrollOrg

Effective January 1, 2025, employers in Delaware and Maine must begin making contributions to state paid family and medical leave programs. Employers in Maryland will have new contributions due in July.

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Hourly Rate Fee Structures: A Transparent Approach to Recruitment Pricing

HR Lineup

In the world of recruitment, fee structures are often a key point of concern for both employers and agencies. Whether you’re a hiring manager or a recruiter, understanding the pricing model is crucial for building transparent, trust-based relationships. Among the various fee structures available, the hourly rate fee model is gaining significant traction, especially due to its clarity and flexibility.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.