Fri.Jan 24, 2025

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Federal, State Disaster Relief Offered for California Wildfires

PayrollOrg

The IRS and the State of California are offering disaster relief to employers impacted by ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

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Are you giving your employees bad retirement advice?

Employee Benefit News

Gen Z and millennials are falling behind on their retirement savings because of misguided priorities.

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Treasury Ends Payroll Savings Plan

PayrollOrg

The U.S. Treasury Department announced it is ending the Payroll Savings Plan on January 31.

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Zuckerberg says meta to spend up to $65 billion on AI in '25

Employee Benefit News

The company's CEO made the announcement on Facebook, citing plans to build a new data center.

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How To Master Cost Management In Benefits Without Compromise

Speaker: Carol McBride, PHR, SHRM-CP

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How Can You Reduce Financial Stress and Boost Employee Engagement?

JGA Recruitment

Financial anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many workers, perpetually lurking in the back of their minds. When you take the time to understand what’s hindering your people, you’re not just being a good human, you’re building a foundation for success. The Hidden Cost of Financial Worry When employees struggle with financial stress, the impact ripples throughout the organisation.

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The Growing Risks of Vendor Technology to Your Business

InterWest Insurance Services

While your organization may have its cyber-security protocols buttoned up using best practices, there is a growing risk to businesses from tech vendors that are used to run their operations. According to the 2023 SecurityScorecard “ Global Third-Party Cybersecurity Breaches ” report, 98% of organizations have a relationship with a third party that has been breached and 29% of all breaches were attributed to an attack on a third party outside of the organization.

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How Can You Reduce Financial Stress and Boost Employee Engagement?

JGA Recruitment

Financial anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many workers, perpetually lurking in the back of their minds. When you take the time to understand what’s hindering your people, you’re not just being a good human, you’re building a foundation for success. The Hidden Cost of Financial Worry When employees struggle with financial stress, the impact ripples throughout the organisation.

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California SB 923: New Trans-Inclusive Healthcare Requirements for Health Plans

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, California healthcare service plans, health insurers, and certain other organizations must ensure that staff who have direct enrollee contact receive evidence-based cultural competency training focused on transgender-inclusive healthcare. This requirement arises from Senate Bill No. 923, a law passed by the California legislature in 2022.

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Health care cost containment strategies for employers

Higginbotham

How can employers control health care costs as medical expenses surge? According to PwC , medical costs in the group health plan market are expected to increase by 8 percent in 2025. Both employers and employees are feeling the impact, which is necessitating cost containment in health care. Why are health care costs increasing? Health care costs have been rising for a while.

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

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Talent retention strategies: 5 ways to combat the talent shortage

Business Management Daily

By Karl Ahlrichs Can you feel the rain? Do you hear the thunder? The storm is coming.Ed Robinson, CSP, CPA The storm is here, but Im confident you are ready. The talent shortage is the storm my friend Ed Robinson speaks of. This is not just a short-term issue, but one that will persist until at least 2030, which is precisely why I have devoted several articles to help HR professionals get ahead of the tempest.

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CDC Disruption: Workplace Health at Risk

Workers' Compensation

The recent disruption of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s activities has raised concerns about the potential negative impacts on public health, particularly regarding the identification and treatment of infectious diseases and occupational exposures. Here's how this disruption could negatively impact employees, employers, and ultimately increase the cost of workers' compensation claims: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public domain, via Wikimed

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Costco Shareholders Vote in Favor of Maintaining Its DEI Policies

HR Digest

A Costco shareholders vote on the matter of DEI has taken a surprising turn, contrary to the general anti-DEI shift weve seen among businesses over the last few months. Costco was presented with an anti-DEI proposal from the think tank the National Center for Public Policy Research. The organization had formulated a proposal to dissuade the investment in DEI principles and initiatives currently maintained by the organization.

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20 Fun Employee Appreciation Day Games to Boost Morale

Empuls

National Employee Appreciation Day is coming up in March, so it is an excellent opportunity for organizations to express gratitude towards their employees while fostering team spirit and camaraderie. Playing employee appreciation day games can significantly enhance this experience, making it memorable and fun.   For instance, scavenger hunts promote teamwork and allow employees to explore their environment creatively, with the added thrill of prizes like company swag or gift cards

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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!