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What employee wellness benefits should your company offer?

Employee Benefit News

In addition to healthcare benefits, 79% of large companies also offer wellness programs to their employees.

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No Tax on Tips Act wins big with financial wellness and retention

HR Digest

Its not everyday that you read about the U.S. Senate unanimously passing a bill. But May 20, 2025 wasnt a regular day as the Senate passed the much-talked about No Tax on Tips Act. Its part of a bipartisan effort to completely eliminate federal income taxes from tips for millions of service workers. The bill was spearheaded by Senator Jacky Rosen and co-sponsored by Senator Ted Cruz.

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What is Global Payroll? A Complete Guide with Challenges & Solutions

Qandle

In todays globalized business world, managing a workforce across multiple countries can be a daunting task. Businesses expanding internationally face a myriad of challenges when it comes to managing employee compensation , compliance, and tax regulations. This is where Global Payroll comes into play. But what exactly is Global Payroll, and why is it so important for HR professionals and businesses?

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Choosing the Right Career Test to Guide Your Job Search

Professionals Alternative

Whether you’re just stepping into the workforce or contemplating a career shift, finding a job that aligns with your strengths, values, and interests can feel like a daunting task. At Professional Alternatives, we work closely with job seekers navigating all stages of their careers. One of the best tools to help clarify your next steps? A career test.

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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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Do your benefits support cancer survivors?

Employee Benefit News

The president of Color Health talks about the important role benefit managers play in helping cancer survivors transition back into the workplace.

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GLP-1 Drugs Responsible for Over Ten Percent of Annual Claims 

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

New Survey Data Reveals Rise of GLP-1 Drug Claims, With Utilization Management and Eligibility Requirements as Leading Cost-Control Mechanisms A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals updated U.S. employer coverage and claims representation surrounding glucagon-like peptide-1 […] The post GLP-1 Drugs Responsible for Over Ten Percent of Annual Claims appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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New Employee Orientation Guide: Benefits & Best Practices

Darwinbox

A complete guide to building a successful employee orientation program that boosts engagement, productivity, and retention from day one.

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Pet benefits keep a multi-generational workforce happy

Employee Benefit News

Pet owners are willing to invest whatever it takes into their animals, but they want help from employers.

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Walmart layoffs could be a signal for e-tailer’s automated future

HR Digest

Layoffs have dominated since we ventured into 2025 , and it seems these job cuts wont take a halt until weve finally merged AI into everyday tasks. Walmart is right behind the likes of giants like Amazon and Meta with a fresh round of job cuts in 2025. On May 21, Walmart layoffs once again shook its corporate hallways as nearly 1,500 employees found themselves laid off.

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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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VanillaSoft Webinar – Why Cold Calls Burn Bridges: And Hot Calls Build Relationships – June 12th @ 12pm Eastern

3Sixty Insights

Date: Thursday, June 12th Time: 12:00 PM ET, 9:00 AM PT In todays sales environment, cold calls arent just ineffectivetheyre a liability. Buyers are flooded with impersonal outreach, and the spray and pray approach is more likely to burn a bridge than build a pipeline. Join sales experts from VanillaSoft and 3Sixty Insights as they unpack how modern, data-driven calling strategies are helping top sales teams connect faster, convert more, and build real relationships.

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10 Best Staff Augmentation Software in 2025

HR Lineup

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, companies need to stay agile, fill skill gaps quickly, and scale their teams without the burden of permanent hires. Thats where staff augmentation software comes in. These platforms simplify the process of sourcing, managing, and integrating external talent into your workflows whether you’re hiring developers, designers, marketers, or other skilled professionals.

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Saver's Match holds promise for closing savings gap

Employee Benefit News

Qualified individuals who participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan or contribute to an IRA will receive a 50% federal matching contribution.

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No Tax on Tips: When Will It Go Into Effect?

HR Digest

The bipartisan passing of Senate Bill 129 is being celebrated as a win , offering significant tax relief for service industry workers, but when does the No Tax on Tips bill go into effect? The unanimous vote on the Tips bill has seen it through to the House of Representatives, but there is no telling when it will be approved. The Tips Tax law changes could help struggling workers save more on the tips they earn without having to give it away in taxes, but there are a few hurdles to face before i

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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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GLP-1 Drug Coverage Continues to Rise in Canada 

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

New Survey Data Reveals Prior Authorization or Other Utilization Management Strategies, Eligibility Requirements, Annual Maximum as Leading Cost Control Methods A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals updated Canadian employer coverage and cost-control mechanisms surrounding glucagon-like […] The post GLP-1 Drug Coverage Continues to Rise in Canada appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Beyond the Buzzwords: A More Honest Look at the Skills Crisis

3Sixty Insights

Fuel50s 2025 Skills Crisis Report aims to pinpoint the primary causes of talent misalignment in modern organizations. The report successfully punctures the illusion that companies have control over their internal talent ecosystems and tries to target the structural inertia that plagues workforce management. The report’s core insight is that organizations are operating with a false sense of security when it comes to skills visibility: Companies think they have their skills and talent proble

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Reward, recognize, motivate: The many forms of compensation

Employee Benefit News

The chief people officer at Payscale offers a detailed plan for retaining talent, even when they reach the top of the pay scale.

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12 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate International HR Day 2025

HR Digest

Discover how to celebrate International HR Day with heartfelt tributes, innovative workshops, and wellness initiatives that spotlight HRs role in fostering inclusion and resilience. Mark when is International HR Day by amplifying HRs impact through #InternationalHRDay posts and transformative actions! International HR Day, observed annually on May 20, is a global tribute to the indispensable role of human resources professionals in revolutionizing workplaces and uplifting employees.

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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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How Group ‘Gap’ Insurance Can Save Your Staff From Financial Hardship

InterWest Insurance Services

If you are offering high-deductible health plans to your staff to reduce overall premium outlays, you know that this type of insurance has one major drawback: higher out-of-pocket expenses that some may struggle to afford if they experience a sudden illness or accident. Fortunately, you can offer a product that can help them cope with unexpected out-of-pocket costs for their health care: gap insurance, otherwise known as supplemental medical expense coverage.

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Case Study: 15Five – A Proactive Approach to HR Transformation in a Fully Remote Organization

3Sixty Insights

What You Need to Know Remote work has remained popular ever since the pandemic, making it feasible for many roles. A 2024 Gallup survey found that 28% of workers for whom its possible would prefer to be fully remote, and another 61% would choose a hybrid work arrangement. This adds up to a clear majority (89%) who would rather not be required to commute to an office every work day.

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How to invest in the right mental health solutions — while keeping costs low

Employee Benefit News

New wellness products are proving to be effective, but they may come with high fees for organizations to consider.

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No Tax on Tips Update: Senate Unanimously Passes the Bill to the House

HR Digest

In a surprising act of bipartisan unity, the US Senate unanimously passed the No Tax of Tips Bill on May 20, 2025. Similar to the No Tax on Overtime Act, the legislation seeks to limit the taxes levied on the income earned by an individual, but instead of overtime hours, the focus here is on the tips earned during a shift. The Senate Bill 129 (S.129) was first discussed during the presidential campaign and formally introduced in January 2025 by Senator.

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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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Does ICHRA Work With Group Health Insurance?

PeopleKeep

Todays workforce is diverse and unique. To meet the growing needs of these employees, many employers seek out flexible and personalized health benefit plans. Offering these benefits can provide a competitive edge. If youre looking at alternatives to group coverage, a question often arises: Can I offer an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) alongside a traditional group health plan ?

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Research Note: Behavioral Intelligence in Hiring – How Fama Helps Identify Misconduct Before Day One

3Sixty Insights

Executive Summary Today, nearly everyone has a visible online footprint. The average person voluntarily shares dozens of data points publicly online, sometimes with great detail. By evaluating this behavior, organizations gain insights into candidates cultural fit and potential risks for damaging behaviors, helping employers understand a candidates workplace impact before employment begins.

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Put a stop to micromanaging

Employee Benefit News

Managers need to understand the difference between helping and hovering, says this leadership skills expert.

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High CHRO Turnover After CEO Exit—Its Time for HR Leaders to Take Charge

HR Digest

Change in leadership can be very difficult for an organization, but one point that often goes unnoticed is the CHRO turnover rates after the exit of the CEO. A CHROs influence in the boardroom is often paramount to the companys success, and shapes the organizations approach to key decisions. Despite the strategic role the CHRO plays, often, their position is affected by factors out of their control, including the change in leadership.

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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.