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Benefits to help working parents survive the summer

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Poor Health Insurance Literacy Hurting Your Employees, Your Bottom Line

InterWest Insurance Services

Poor health insurance literacy among plan enrollees costs both them and plan sponsors billions of dollars each year, according to a new report by Cigna Healthcare. According to the report, Americans with poor knowledge of how their health insurance works are twice as likely to be stressed about their health, which can worsen any health problems they are struggling with.

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What benefits do your working parents actually need?

Employee Benefit News

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Is a college degree still necessary to land a top job?

People Matters

Generation after generation, a university degree was seen as the default passport to a high-paying, secure career. But that assumption is now under scrutiny. Across industries – especially in tech and AI – employers are revaluating what truly signals talent and potential. It’s no longer about what’s on paper, but about what people can actually do. For HR managers and business leaders, this is a critical moment.

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How Al is Rewiring Compensation Strategy

As compensation complexity rises, many HR leaders are turning to AI—but not all tools are created equal. In this expert guide, learn what to look for in AI that’s truly built for compensation, how to maintain equity and compliance, and where to begin. From job description management to benchmarking and pay modeling, this paper outlines real-world examples of how AI can support faster, smarter decision-making, without losing the human touch.

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Benefits to help employees plan for life after work

Employee Benefit News

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For benefit managers, the time to reinvent PTO is now

Employee Benefit News

Paid time off is a vital benefit for employees, yet many feel work obligations and peer pressure prevent them from using it. Here's why that needs to change.

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Google’s Voluntary Buyouts Lead its Internal Restructuring Efforts

HR Digest

Google is not down with its downsizing ambitions just yet. Google is offering voluntary buyouts once again in 2025, providing Core employees with an opportunity to leave the organization on a peaceful note. Reportedly Google is trimming its staff for its AI priorities, and the offer of buyouts isn’t limited to a single department. Google employee exit incentives have been offered to workers in the knowledge and information, as well as engineering units, according to CNBC, as well as its marketin

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How the power of process drives a strategic approach

Employee Benefit News

Benefits consultants who prioritize process over results will not only improve their own business outcomes but also deliver greater value to their clients.

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Inside PwC Acceleration Center Manila: A commitment to talent development

People Matters

PwC has significantly expanded its strategic investment in the Philippines, reinforcing its long-term commitment to developing the nation’s talent pool. The firm’s ongoing focus is on cultivating a future-ready workforce at its Acceleration Center Manila, underpinning PwC’s global service capabilities. Proof of PwC’s drive to talent development is its newly built Acceleration Center at the heart of the Bonifacio Global City business district.

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The Truth About Group Medicare: Better Benefits, Lower Cost

Speaker: Lauran Star, PhD

We’re not sugarcoating it: retirement benefits in America are broken. As our workforce ages, too many employers cling to outdated benefit structures that drain budgets while leaving retirees confused, underserved, and anxious about healthcare costs. In this high-impact webinar, we will challenge everything you think you know about benefits for your aging and retired employees, especially the hidden potential of Group Medicare as a strategic advantage—not just a compliance checkbox.

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Dignity and respect at work training: what’s the point?

cipHR

You might be surprised to learn that dignity and respect at work is one of the topics most frequently requested by our clients – either as an eLearning course or as a facilitated classroom training session.

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Malaysia enforces stamp duty on employment contracts from 2026

People Matters

From 1 January 2026, all employment contracts finalised in Malaysia will be subject to mandatory stamp duty, with late compliance triggering penalties. The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) made this clear in a recent statement, confirming that enforcement will kick in as part of a broader shift toward a self-assessment model for stamping, introduced under Budget 2025.

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What Is Self-Funded Health Insurance?

PeopleKeep

Employers understand that health insurance is an essential employee benefit. The problem is the price. According to KFF 1 , the average annual premiums for employer-sponsored health plans increased by 6% for single coverage and 7% for family coverage in 2024. A self-funded health insurance plan may seem like the best way to curb spending compared to a costly, fully-insured group health insurance plan.

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Indonesia cracks down on graft in foreign worker permits

People Matters

Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has exposed a decade-long bribery scheme operating within the Ministry of Manpower. At the heart of the case lies the misuse of the Rencana Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing (RPTKA) system – a mandatory prerequisite for companies seeking to hire foreign workers in Indonesia. According to preliminary findings revealed on 5 June 2025, KPK estimates that around Rp53.7 billion (US$3 million) was extorted between 2012 and 2023 from agents facilitating f

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Is Your Organization Ready for Real-Time Payments (RTP) and FedNow?

Faster, more flexible payment isn’t a future goal — it’s happening now. Real-time payments and the FedNow® Service are transforming wage disbursement, offering instant deposits, stronger compliance, and a better employee experience. This guide outlines the opportunities, compliance risks, and operational best practices finance and payroll leaders should know.

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Solutions Spotlight: Appian’s Secret to Reliable and Scalable AI – The Appian Data Fabric

3Sixty Insights

Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of enterprise automation, where organizations are racing to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for competitive advantage, one challenge persists: ensuring AI is not just intelligent, but also reliable, secure, and scalable. For highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government, the stakes are even higher.

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How To Correctly Enroll In Medicare

PeopleKeep

Enrolling in Medicare can feel overwhelming. Understanding the different Medicare Parts, enrollment periods, and the potential late fees can make you unsure about the best ways to proceed. Whether you’re nearing retirement, leaving an employer-sponsored group plan , or helping a loved one make the switch, you must know how to enroll in coverage properly.

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Should You Get Payroll Insurance? 

Patriot Software

If you have employees, payroll might be your largest expense. You may consider getting certain types of payroll insurance to protect payroll-related operations—and your business bottom line. Payroll insurance isn’t a single policy. When you call an insurance provider and say, “I’d like some payroll insurance,” you’ll get recommendations for different types.

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