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Gen Z is entering their benefits era. How can benefit managers prepare?

Employee Benefit News

Making sure younger employees have a clear understanding of their benefit offerings can help them stay healthy and cut down on unnecessary costs.

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Tariffs and Health Benefits: The Hidden Cost Employers May Not Be Able To Ignore

CorpStrat

Most business owners think of tariffs as a global trade issue something that affects importers, exporters, or the cost of raw materials. But heres the hidden truth: tariffs may quietly drive up the cost of employer-sponsored health benefits, affecting your bottom line and your ability to attract and retain talent. How Do Tariffs Connect to Health Insurance?

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Are you Getting the Best from Your Employee Benefits Broker?

Pacific Prime

Most businesses rely on employee benefits brokers to create a competitive edge.The best benefits brokers create and manage your companys insurance plans, retirement plans, and wellness benefits; offer legal support; and communicate with and educate your employees. How do you know if your broker is truly giving you the best corporate benefits package?

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Social Security Checks 2025: HR’s Role in Benefits Planning

HR Digest

With the Social Security trust fund projected to deplete by 2033, SSA benefits cuts could potentially disrupt retirement income projections. Recent policy proposals, such as the Social Security Fairness Act 2025 and potential changes such as eliminating taxes on benefits, add further to the challenge. For HR professionals, these Social Security benefits changes in 2025 demand proactive planning to align total rewards with employee expectations and organizational goals.

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Beyond Basic Coverage: Unlocking the Hidden Value of Group Medicare Plans for Your Retiring Workforce

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.

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Co-working spaces bring a whole range of benefits for employees and communities

Workplace Insight

When you think of co-working spaces where workers from different industries come together to share a convenient workplace you might picture a group of young freelancers hunched over laptops. But todays co-working spaces have evolved into something more powerful particularly in a world still reshuffling office work practices in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

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#HRTechChat: Ahmad Noordin on HR-IT Collaboration and Simplifying Employee Tech

3Sixty Insights

As organizations face growing complexity and rapid change, the need for simple, integrated HR solutions is more urgent than everespecially in industries where high attrition and operational efficiency collide. In this episode of #HRTechChat, 3Sixty Insights Dylan Teggart sits down with Ahmad Noordin, VP of HR Technology at a leading U.S. property management company, to explore how HR and IT can partner to drive better employee experiences without overcomplicating processes.

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Is National Paid Family Leave Across the US Set to Evolve in 2025?

HR Digest

If theres one employee benefit thats more contentious than RTO policies, it’s the conversation surrounding paid leave. Securing more paid time away from work is one of the most cherished benefits that employees seek, and now the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act 2025 is drawing closer to giving them what they want. The new national paid family leave policy under consideration aims to expand access to paid family leave across the country through state-driven, innovative, and sustainabl

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Sustainability and wellbeing yet again key themes of South West BCO Awards

Workplace Insight

Seven office developments across the South of England and South Wales have been recognised as the regions most outstanding workplaces at the annual British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards. Among the winners were three Bristol-based projects, highlighting the citys growing reputation for innovative, inclusive and sustainable office design. The awards ceremony, held at We The Curious in Bristol, celebrated excellence in office design, fit-out, and environmental performance.

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New LIMRA research bullish on broker role

Employee Benefit News

Most employers expect to have a greater reliance on advisers over the next five years amid growing demand for data driven-insights about the value of benefits.

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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

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.

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Cafeteria plans for health insurance: Understanding Section 125 benefits

Higginbotham

Crafting an employee benefits package that meets the unique needs of every employee can be challenging. Cafeteria-style benefits can appeal to a variety of workers with flexible options. But, what exactly is a cafeteria plan and how could you leverage this employee benefit to help your organization achieve its goals? What is a cafeteria plan? Cafeteria plans are sometimes called flexible benefit plans (because they provide greater flexibility) or Section 125 plans (because theyre allowed under a

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Age Discrimination Lawsuit: EEOC Forced Retirement Case for HR

HR Digest

In a major development, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a high-profile lawsuit in 2025. The EEOC lawsuit highlights age discrimination and forced retirement practices still prevalent in North America. The lawsuit targets a New Jersey nursing home accused of unlawfully terminating a longtime employee due to their age.

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6 Proven Budget-Friendly Ways to Boost Open Enrollment Engagement

Flimp Communications

Its the final day of open enrollment. Employees are scrambling to make decisions. Last-minute questions are flooding into HR. Some people pick the wrong plan because they dont have the correct information. Others miss the deadline completely. The result? Financial stress, frustration, and lost productivity. It doesnt have to be this way. But how are you supposed to create a seamless OE experience without breaking the bank?

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Measuring employee engagement: the ultimate solution

Employee Benefit News

To learn a vendor's true value, it's best to survey disengaged non-users as well as users and ask three simple questions.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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Medicare Set-Aside Shake Up Ahead?

Workers' Compensation

Awaiting a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, Federal Communications Commission v. Consumers' Research is poised to potentially redefine federal administrative agencies' authority scope. This shift could flow into various regulatory processes, including the Workers' Compensation Medicare Set Aside Agreements (WCMSAs) adjudication. While not directly addressing WCMSAs, the case's focus on the nondelegation doctrine and the permissible extent of delegation to private entities could create rippl

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How Apple’s 2025 earnings will shape hiring strategy for HR

HR Digest

Apples Q2 2025 earnings, announced on May 1, 2025, have sent AAPL stock soaring. The i Phone giants earnings report revealed $95.4 billion in revenue and a 5% year-over-year growth. While the financial spotlight is now on Apples earnings and a $900 million tariff-related cost projection, all eyes are on the companys $500 billion U.S. investment plan, which includes server and chip factories.

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Understanding fiduciary liability insurance: Are you protected?

Higginbotham

If you administer an employee benefit plan, you have a fiduciary duty. Fiduciary liability insurance could offer vital protection against lawsuits and financial loss. What is fiduciary duty? A fiduciary is anyone who manages assets for another person. Fiduciary duty refers to a legal and ethical responsibility to manage those assets in the best interests of the person who owns them.

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How do insurance benefits change based on the size of your company?

Employee Benefit News

Why life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability are not as accessible to employees of smaller companies.

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New Data: How Pay Equity Gaps Impact Engagement, Retention and Risk

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.

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GTM Innovators: Reimagining BPO with AI – Innovation and Insights from OneSource CSO Scott Newman

3Sixty Insights

In this episode of GTM Innovators, we sit down with Scott Newman, Chief Strategy Officer at OneSource, to explore how AI is fundamentally transforming the BPO industry. Scott shares how OneSource is leveraging its platform, CalibrAIte, to move beyond traditional contact center operationsempowering frontline agents, automating coaching and QA processes, and generating the structured data companies need to truly adopt AI.

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Amazon’s Q1 2025 earnings report: $2.2B wage hike redefines retention

HR Digest

The Amazon earnings report for Q1 2025, released on May 1, brings to light a bold commitment to its workforce amid a strong financial performance and impending economic uncertainties. With Amazon stock rising to 4.6% in after-hours trading following a robust $155.7 billion revenue haul and $1.59 earnings per share, the e-tail giant has solidified its position on the throne.

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How HR Supports the Creation of Inclusive Workplaces

Abel HR

An inclusive workplace goes beyond diversity metricsits about fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. Human Resources (HR) plays a central role in building this culture through policies, training, and ongoing initiatives. 1. Clear Inclusive Policies HR establishes anti-discrimination policies, reporting systems, and accountability measures to ensure fairness and safety.

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Lyra's new AI-powered platform provides benefit managers with immediate ROI

Employee Benefit News

AI offers continuous feedback by analyzing employee mental health data, identifying necessary areas of investment.

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Bringing Us Together Through Innovative Benefits

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.

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Learning experience platforms employee growth

Business Management Daily

Beyond LMS: Why personalized learning experiences matter Learning experience platforms are changing how businesses approach employee development. Unlike traditional learning management systems, these platforms focus on personalized, engaging experiences tailored to individual needs. Understanding this shift is essential for HR professionals and business managers.

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Revenge RTO: HR Teams Need to Identify Infractions Before They Escalate

HR Digest

What do organizations like Intel, Amazon , and Google have in common? Well, there are quite a few things, but today we have our eyes on workers unhappy about RTO policies. Workers across the country are returning to their offices unwillingly, forcing themselves to suit up and show up at work. Among the workers are a few who dont plan on taking the forced return sitting down.

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Eid Al Adha at Work: Celebration Ideas, Gifts, and Wishes for Employees

Empuls

Celebrating Eid al-Adha in the workplace presents a wonderful opportunity to bring employees together, foster cultural understanding, and cultivate a truly inclusive environment. Recognizing important festivals like Eid not only honors the diverse backgrounds of your team but also builds a stronger sense of connection, belonging, and mutual respect.

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Why nutrition counseling is the missing link to poor health

Employee Benefit News

Employees who eat a healthy diet are 25% more likely to have higher job performance and increased cognitive function.

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More Than a Benefit: Group Medicare and the Psychology of Retirement

Speaker: Shae Noble

As the workforce ages, retirement is becoming a more complex and emotionally significant transition. For many employees, retiring marks not only a change in benefits and income but also a shift in identity, community, and purpose. This webinar explores how HR professionals can support aging and retiring employees through a trauma-informed lens—one that recognizes the emotional and psychological dimensions of leaving the workforce.