InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 3, 2025

Watching their group health plan premiums climb higher with each passing year, some employers start looking into alternative funding strategies in hopes they can get a better handle on their employees’ health costs. While group plans are the standard, larger employers have typically had more options for funding their group health coverage. But now even small and medium-sized employers – even companies with fewer than 100 employees – can benefit from alternative funding approach

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 3, 2025

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Insperity

JULY 3, 2025

Many businesses underestimate the impact of human resources (HR) administration on business performance, profitability and, ultimately, growth. When done well, it’s fuel for growth. When done inefficiently, it’s a massive burden that holds you back. In this blog, we’ll discuss how inefficient HR administration leads to bigger problems. We’ll also provide actionable strategies for how to overcome common obstacles and promote your company’s growth.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 3, 2025

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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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GRA Benefits Group

JULY 3, 2025

The world of benefits administration is always evolving, and recent news about the integration between Employee Navigator and Ease has many agencies considering the next steps. This isn’t just a technical update; it’s an opportunity to optimize your benefits administration strategy for greater efficiency and smoother employee experience. At GRA Benefits Group, we understand that changes in core systems can feel daunting.

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HR Lineup

JULY 3, 2025

Hiring the right employee is one of the most critical decisions a business makes. Yet, traditional interviews can be inconsistent, subjective, and prone to bias. That’s where an Employee Interview Scorecard comes into play. The interview scorecard offers a structured, measurable way to evaluate candidates based on predefined criteria. This method not only improves hiring decisions but also enhances fairness and consistency in the recruitment process.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 3, 2025

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JGA Recruitment

JULY 3, 2025

Discover the Future of Payroll – Powered by AI Download our FREE eBook: The Future of Payroll: How AI is Revolutionising the Industry AI is reshaping payroll faster than you think. Payroll is no longer just about payslips and compliance. It’s becoming a strategic powerhouse – fuelled by artificial intelligence. This ground-breaking eBook reveals how leading organisations are already using AI to automate processes, enhance compliance, deliver real-time insights, and elevate the employ

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3Sixty Insights

JULY 3, 2025

Setting clear objectives for HR Transformation by aligning with business strategy Introduction In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of modern business, HR departments are increasingly called upon to play a pivotal role in driving organizational success. The transformation of HR from a traditional administrative function to a strategic partner is essential for organizations striving to remain competitive and agile.

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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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The Workcomp Writer

JULY 3, 2025

When Retaliatory Discharge First Became Judicially Recognized Before 1973, in many states that followed the common-law doctrine of employment-at-will, a worker fired for asserting the right to workers’ compensation benefits had no remedy. Courts reasoned that since an employer could discharge an at-will employee for any reason—or no reason—it made no legal difference if the reason was unjust.

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HR Digest

JULY 3, 2025

The cuts, they keep coming. Microsoft is conducting another round of layoffs in 2025, targeting around 4% of its workforce across divisions and sectors. Microsoft’s July cuts come just as the company enters its 2026 fiscal year with reorganization efforts leading the way for its high-priority investments. The organizational changes are believed to be “necessary to best position the company and teams for success in a dynamic marketplace,” according to a Microsoft spokesperson.

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Money Talk

JULY 3, 2025

I recently attended a webinar by the New York Public Library titled Insurance is Wealth Protection. The speaker started out by saying “Insurance is often misunderstood and improperly explained." The purpose of this post is to discuss essential “need to knows.” Below are six key take-aways: The Purpose of Insurance - Insurance provides financial protection against unexpected losses or risks.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 3, 2025

You’ve embarked on a supplier enablement campaign to expand your ability to pay suppliers with virtual cards (or another form of payment). You’ve analyzed which suppliers can quickly be transitioned, and you’ve now identified additional suppliers who are willing to be onboarded to this new form of payment. These are big wins! Now that you’re at the supplier onboarding stage, what should you expect from your payments provider and this process?

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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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Empuls

JULY 3, 2025

In today’s corporate world, burnout, sedentary lifestyles, and workplace stress damage employee health and productivity. Investing in employee wellness has become non-negotiable.  A 2024 Wellhub report reveals that 95% of companies got positive ROI on their wellness programs, and nearly two-thirds report at least $2 in returns for every $1 invested, along with immediate reductions in healthcare expenses and absenteeism.

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Professionals Alternative

JULY 3, 2025

With the digital world we currently live, first impressions don’t always happen offline. It is now much easier for hiring managers to discover your online presence and personality before you ever meet for the first interview. Now that your social accounts are easily accessible to the public, your digital footprint can either open doors or quietly close them.

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Minding the Workplace

JULY 3, 2025

During late June, I submitted oral and written testimony in support of the substantially revised workplace anti-bullying legislation I’ve drafted, filed as Senate No. 1316 (Sen. Paul Feeney, lead sponsor) in the current session of the Massachusetts legislature. The basics behind this revision are explained in the opening paragraphs of my written testimony, which you may freely access by clicking here : Senate No. 1316 is a substantially revised version of workplace anti-bullying legislatio

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People Matters

JULY 3, 2025

Malaysia’s job market has been hitting a high note. Unemployment has fallen to a near-decade low, while the number of people employed shows consistent growth. Yet these headline figures mask deeper structural challenges, particularly in adapting to the AI-powered future of work in Malaysia. One of the most pressing issues facing Malaysia is a deep-seated skills mismatch, described by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim as the “three paradoxes” of its labour market.

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Speaker: Youseline Poteau-Young and Renide Jean, EdD

Group Medicare Advantage is no longer a trend; it’s the prevailing model for Medicare-eligible retiree coverage. As costs rise and benefit expectations evolve, HR leaders are rethinking how to deliver sustainable, high-value retiree plans in a shifting health landscape. With Group Medicare growing in adoption and sophistication, 2025 will be a defining year for benefits professionals looking to modernize retiree offerings while managing long-term financial and administrative impact.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 3, 2025

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