HR Digest
APRIL 19, 2025
As Social Security retirement benefits remain a hot topic in 2025, HR professionals have a unique opportunity to guide employees toward financial security. With changes like the 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and the full retirement age (FRA) increasing to 66 years and 10 months for those born in 1959, understanding SSA retirement benefits is more critical than ever.
HR Lineup
APRIL 14, 2025
In an era of remote work, hybrid teams, and global expansion, internal communication tools are no longer optional they are essential. Effective internal communication fosters collaboration, transparency, employee engagement, and productivity. In 2025, organizations are investing in advanced tools that streamline communication, integrate with other platforms, and support real-time collaboration.
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Employee Benefit News
APRIL 10, 2025
JOYA Health launched a skin cancer prevention and anti-aging benefit for employers.
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 15, 2025
Cults don't solely exist within spiritual organizations. An attorney from McAllister Olivarius shares why company leaders shouldn't go unchecked.
Speaker: Dr. Hassan M. Abdulhaqq
As the baby boomer generation continues to retire in unprecedented numbers, HR leaders face the critical challenge of ensuring seamless healthcare transitions for their valued employees. While most professionals understand the basics of Medicare, the strategic advantages and enhanced benefits offered by Group Medicare plans remain largely unexplored territory.
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 1, 2025
Employees are emphasizing compensation as a benefit in 2025, as well as 401(k) savings.
Comp and Benefits Today brings together the best content for compensation and benefits professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
HR Digest
APRIL 3, 2025
The automotive industry is no stranger to turbulence, and General Motors (GM) is once again navigating the choppy waters of layoffs. In January 2025, GM filed a WARN notice signaling layoffs at its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas. The upcoming General Motors layoffs will send ripples through the workforce and raise questions about the automakers future direction.
HR Lineup
APRIL 1, 2025
Managing HR in the construction industry comes with unique challenges, including tracking workers across multiple job sites, managing compliance requirements, and streamlining payroll for varying pay structures. The right HR software can help construction companies improve efficiency and ensure compliance. Heres a look at the top 10 HR software solutions for construction companies in 2025. 1. hh2 Best For: Construction companies needing strong payroll and time tracking integration. hh2 is design
Business Management Daily
APRIL 22, 2025
Well-written performance goals help energize employees and point them in the right direction. They help managers conduct more effective performance reviews. Here are 100 phrases to adapt from 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals by Paul Falcone and additional performance goal phrases that may help you provide more helpful feedback to struggling team members.
InterWest Insurance Services
APRIL 24, 2025
For years,high-deductible health plans have been the most common type of health insurance that employers offer. HDHPs surged in popularity between 2013 and 2021, peaking at 55.7% enrollment. But in a sharp reversal, enrollment in these plans has now fallen for two consecutive years, dipping to 49.7% in 2023, according to the latest data from ValuePenguin.
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To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 10, 2025
Two behavioral researchers from Duke University explain the business benefits that come from fostering human connection among employees.
3Sixty Insights
APRIL 3, 2025
Theres a quiet revolution happening in B2B go-to-market strategy, and it doesnt involve flashy tools or cold outreach hacks. Its founder-led growthdriven by real people with strong points of view who are willing to step into the spotlight. In our latest GTM Innovators episode, I sat down with Finn Thormeier, founder of Project 33, to unpack how B2B SaaS companies can turn their internal expertise into a high-performing demand engine.
HR Digest
APRIL 22, 2025
The post-COVID workplace has evolved beyond our imagination. And yet, it raises a pressing question among employees: Can your employer force you to return to the office? With return-to-office (RTO) mandates becoming commonplace, its important to understand your rights and options. Companies like Amazon, JP Morgan & Chase, Dell, and even the U.S.
HR Lineup
APRIL 15, 2025
Efficient Solutions to Simplify Driver Payroll Management Managing payroll in the trucking industry is uniquely complex. From handling driver pay by mileage, load, or hourly rate to tracking per diems, bonuses, and multi-state tax compliance traditional payroll systems often fall short. This is where trucking payroll software comes in. What is Trucking Payroll Software?
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
APRIL 3, 2025
A 2023 report from the Menopause Foundation of Canada found that the fastest growing segment of working women in Canada are those aged 45 to 55 the time when most women reach menopause. Although the report addresses Canada specifically, this statistic […] The post Menopause and the Hidden Link to Chronic Illness in the Workplace appeared first on Word on Benefits.
HR Bartender
APRIL 17, 2025
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes 82% of organizations require work samples or assessments as part of the hiring process according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 78% of human resources professionals indicated that assessments have improved their quality of hire. So, its not unusual for pre-employment assessments to be a part of the hiring process.
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 8, 2025
A benefits expert discusses the many advantages for businesses and employees that are connected to these savings options.
Qandle
APRIL 15, 2025
Creating a solid HR strategy is essential for any organization that wants to succeed in todays competitive business world. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, a well-thought-out HR strategy helps align your human resources with the companys overall goals. It’s not just about hiring people and managing payroll , it’s about crafting a vision for your workforce, fostering a positive company culture, and ensuring employees are motivated and productive.
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Perceptions of pay fairness influence engagement, trust, and turnover, making pay equity a strategic concern, not just a compliance issue. People at Work 2025: Pay Equity , a global research report from ADP Research, examines how workers in 34 markets view their compensation and why it matters. Based on responses from nearly 38,000 employees, the report highlights persistent gaps by gender, age, and job level, despite improving sentiment overall.
HR Digest
APRIL 20, 2025
HR Analytics has revolutionized the capabilities of the workplaces that have adopted these explorative systems, but some considerations have gone unexplored. Specifically, were talking about the relationship between HR analytics and data privacy. The link between HR data collection and privacy ethics is one that is often ignored, but the security concerns around HR tools must be addressed before we embrace the technology with open arms.
HR Lineup
APRIL 7, 2025
Employee well-being is no longer a buzzwordits a business imperative. As organizations face rising rates of burnout, stress, and mental health challenges in the workplace, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have emerged as a vital tool for supporting employees holistically. These programs offer confidential counseling, mental health services, financial and legal guidance, and more, helping employees navigate personal and professional challenges that could otherwise impact productivity and moral
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
APRIL 8, 2025
At the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), data about their employee population has driven the evolution of its mental health program over the last five years. Speaker Laura Carter, associate director of benefits at HOOPP, said that a multipronged approach has […] The post Data-Driven Workplace Mental Health Initiatives appeared first on Word on Benefits.
Best Money Moves
APRIL 9, 2025
Fintech, shorthand for financial technology, has rapidly transformed how people spend and manage their money. Websites, apps, APIs and other digital solutions have made it easy for people to do everyday money transactions all from their phone such as buy groceries or pay bills. Companies have primarily adopted fintech for customer or client-facing use cases (such as, accepting ApplePay or GooglePay).
Speaker: Joe Fernandez, Chief Strategy Officer, Selerix & Sharlyn Lauby, Author & Publisher, HR Bartender
What if your benefits strategy could be more than just inclusive—what if it could actually bring your team closer together? In today’s evolving workplace, employees span a wide range of life stages, work arrangements, and cultural perspectives. That’s why offering one-size-fits-all benefits just doesn’t cut it anymore. It’s time to reimagine how we support our teams.
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 16, 2025
Supporting women during mid-life stages is "very solvable" with the right offerings.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 22, 2025
Let's get honest for a second: When you hear the words " employee survey ," what's your gut reaction? Maybe you picture a mind-numbing questionnaire pushed out once a year, packed with vague questions and predictable results. Employees roll their eyes, managers half-heartedly nudge their teams to complete it, and then. nothing really changes.
HR Digest
APRIL 10, 2025
Struggling with an employee who takes excessive bathroom breaks? Those long toilet breaks can disrupt the workflow, leaving you wondering what to do. In this Q&A with Jane, learn how to handle long restroom breaks while staying compliant with restroom break laws. Get practical tips to address excessive bathroom breaks with kindness. Question from Sarah, HR Manager: Hi Jane, Im dealing with a tricky situation.
HR Lineup
APRIL 4, 2025
The healthcare industry presents unique challenges for HR professionals, from managing complex regulatory requirements to scheduling staff efficiently and ensuring seamless payroll and benefits administration. A well-integrated HR software solution can help healthcare organizations navigate these challenges by streamlining recruitment, compliance tracking, and workforce management.
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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