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SHRM survey reveals widening gaps in caregiving and well-being support

Employee Benefit News

Benefit managers will need to modernize their strategies and offerings around well-being, caregiving and professional development to stay competitive.

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10 Best HRIS Systems for Midsize Companies in 2025

HR Lineup

In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) are more essential than ever—especially for midsize companies looking to scale efficiently while keeping HR operations smooth and data-driven. From talent management and payroll to compliance and workforce analytics, the right HRIS can be a game-changer for growing businesses.

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Broke despite the boom: The Philippine paycheck paradox businesses ignore at their peril

People Matters

Despite robust economic growth and high employment figures, most Filipino workers are skint. A staggering 78% live paycheck to paycheck – the third highest rate globally – according to the ADP People at Work 2025 report. Beyond just numbers, it's the daily lived experience of millions, a constant tightrope walk where a single unexpected expense can lead to crisis.

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Top 10 Benefits-Related Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Learn how the employee benefits industry will be impacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The post Top 10 Benefits-Related Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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 As our workforce ages, too many employers cling to outdated benefit structures that drain budgets while leaving retirees confused, underserved, and anxious about healthcare costs.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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What Is the Polyworking Trend and Is It an HR Concern?

HR Digest

There’s a new buzzword or work trend to wrap your head around every few weeks, but some of the niche terms refer to practices that have been around for a while, only repackaged with a new title. So, what is this polyworking trend all about? Just as the name suggests, it refers to employees working multiple jobs simultaneously. In the past, one job would have been sufficient to help a worker make ends meet, but in 2025, many millennials are working multiple jobs in order to stay afloat.

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Employee benefits communication strategies to engage your workforce

Higginbotham

Employers often spend a large sum on their employee benefits packages – and for good reason. However, some of this money may be going to waste due to underutilization and a lack of awareness. Innovative employee benefits communication strategies can help employees get more out of their benefits. Do your employees understand their benefits package? According to the U.S.

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PA Court: Good Faith COVID Vaccination Refusal Doesn’t Amount to Wilful Misconduct

The Workcomp Writer

A recent decision from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania offers important guidance for workers’ compensation practitioners navigating COVID-19 vaccination mandate disputes. The court held that an employee’s well-documented religious and medical objections to vaccination—pursued through proper exemption channels—did not constitute “bad faith” sufficient to bar benefits following termination [ Fee v.

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Veterans Affairs Backs Down on Mass Layoffs, Opts for 30K Attrition Cuts

HR Digest

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made headlines once again by reversing its initial plan for widespread layoffs, choosing instead to reduce its workforce by approximately 30,000 positions through attrition by the end of fiscal year 2025. This decision marks a significant shift from earlier proposals that sparked concern among veterans, lawmakers, and advocacy groups.

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Creating a flexible workforce: Embracing hybrid and remote work in Asia Pacific

People Matters

The world of work has undergone an undeniable shift in recent years, with hybrid and remote work emerging as the dominant model across industries globally. What was once a necessity for work to continue as (somewhat) normal under extreme circumstances has now become a desire for many people. In Asia Pacific, employers are figuring out what the future of work is after the pandemic.

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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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5 Tips for Working with a Corporate Wellness Consultant

Wellable

To maximize the benefits of working with a corporate wellness consultant, it's crucial to clearly define goals, foster open communication, continuously evaluate performance, and ensure the consultant's strategies align with the company's culture and employee needs. Discover more tips for working with an employee benefits broker! The post 5 Tips for Working with a Corporate Wellness Consultant appeared first on Wellable.

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How to Conduct an Annual Appraisal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Managers

Qandle

In every organization, the annual appraisal process plays a crucial role in building an engaged, productive, and motivated workforce. It is not just a yearly formality but a well-defined process that helps managers and employees reflect on past achievements, identify development opportunities, and align expectations for the future. When done effectively, annual appraisals can drive performance, boost morale, and increase retention.

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HR’s Role in AI Strategy Planning Is Now More Important than Ever

HR Digest

Does your business utilize AI in some capacity? Was the HR team involved in the adoption of such technology? If your organization has not explored HR’s role in AI strategy, then you might be missing out on some business-critical insights. In 2025, a large majority of businesses have begun to explore the use of AI tools across the many departments that keep the company alive, however, the adoption has not been smooth.

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Career health: the basis of future-ready workforce strategy

People Matters

Singapore’s workforce is leading the charge in global digital transformation, with growing emphasis on lifelong learning, adaptability, and well-being. As ‘Career Health’ becomes a shared responsibility, People Matters recently hosted an online session to explore what career health looks like from the employer's perspective. Forward-thinking leaders explored how Singapore Inc. could champion career sustainability and skills resilience, redefining talent strategies to nurture, future-proof, and e

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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Why Gen Z and millennials should embrace HSAs

WEX Inc.

In today’s world where financial security feels increasingly elusive, Gen Z and millennials are rewriting the playbook on how they save, spend, and invest. Yet, one of the most underutilized tools in their financial arsenal is the health savings account (HSA). Despite its potential to revolutionize both short-term healthcare spending and long-term wealth building, many young professionals overlook the power of an HSA.

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Complete Guide on Training and Development in HRM

Qandle

In a rapidly evolving business world, organizations must ensure that their employees are constantly learning, growing, and adapting. The increasing complexity of roles, technological disruptions, and market dynamics have made employee learning a strategic imperative. Training and development in HRM has, therefore, emerged as one of the most critical functions of the human resources department.

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AI Is Now Making Hiring and Firing Decisions at Many Organizations

HR Digest

Getting fired by AI? It’s more likely than you think. New reports suggest that AI is now making firing decisions for managers, often working with limited oversight. Not only is AI the reason for many workers losing their jobs, but it is also participating in the decision to determine who is eliminated from the workforce, giving workers another reason to fear the tool.

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Malaysia's workforce in 2025: talent on the move, AI on the rise, salary gaps still unmet

People Matters

Malaysian employers face a competitive talent landscape in 2025, where salary, benefits, and work-life balance remain the top priorities for job seekers across generations. Despite some improvements, significant expectation gaps persist—a 7-point shortfall in salary and benefits and a growing 5-point gap in work-life balance—indicating critical areas for improvement in employer branding and retention strategies.

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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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Commercial property growth in regional cities driven by financial services firms

Workplace Insight

Commercial property markets in regional UK cities are seeing significant growth as major financial institutions rethink their office strategies to focus on high-value client interactions in London while relocating support functions elsewhere. New research from JLL suggests that financial services firms have accounted for more than 440,000 square feet of inward investment in office space across Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham over the last decade.

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Video: Why Legacy Brands Fail – The Cost of Ignoring Innovation

3Sixty Insights

In this video, Nicholas Biron unpacks a pattern he’s seen across industries: resistance to innovation is the fastest path to irrelevance. From cabs vs. Uber to Sears vs. Amazon, he explores how companies that once dominated their sectors crumbled when they failed to adapt to shifting consumer expectations and new technology. Nicholas offers a direct message to business leaders—ignore customer experience innovations at your peril.

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Polyworking: The Rise of Multiple Jobs in Today’s Workforce

HR Digest

Unlike the traditional side hustle, polyworking involves holding multiple jobs or roles simultaneously, not just for extra cash but for career growth, skill development, and personal fulfillment. A recent Monster survey revealed that 47% of U.S. workers are polyworking, with many citing the need for financial security and flexibility in an uncertain economy.

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How SEA countries are doing in AI and skills maturity: Report

People Matters

Southeast Asia is undergoing a rapid digital evolution, with countries like Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines making bold strides in AI adoption and skill development , according to the Coursera Global Skills Report 2025. Singapore tops in APAC, global leader in AI maturity Singapore has emerged as the top-ranked country in Asia Pacific across all competencies and is now globally ranked number one in the AI Maturity Index.

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Unlock The Hidden Value Of Group Medicare Advantage For 2026

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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Small changes to AI LLMs could cut energy use by 90 percent, claims UNESCO report

Workplace Insight

A new report from UNESCO and University College London claims that relatively minor changes in the way large language models (LLMs) are built and used can reduce their energy consumption by up to 90 percent without compromising performance. The report highlights the growing energy demands of generative AI systems and calls for a shift in approach to make them more sustainable.

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Unpacking health insurers’ prior authorization announcement

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Health insurers recently announced steps to improve the prior authorization process, a move that was praised by US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz.

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Intel’s Oregon Layoffs: 529 Jobs Cut in Major Restructuring Move

HR Digest

One of Oregon’s largest private employers is making headlines with its latest round of layoffs. Starting July 15, 2025, Intel will cut 529 jobs across its Aloha and Hillsboro campuses. The HR Digest was the first to report the move is part of Intel’s broader restructuring plan led by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The latest Intel layoffs in Oregon signal tough times ahead for the semiconductor giant as it braves financial losses and fierce competition.

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Anatomy of a crisis: Inside an Indonesian startup's scandal

People Matters

The year 2025 saw one of Southeast Asia's celebrated tech success stories unravel. An Indonesian agritech unicorn, eFishery, once valued at US$1.4 billion, imploded under the weight of a massive financial fraud. The fraud at eFishery was both audacious and deeply embedded, spanning several years. For the first nine months of 2024, the company reported revenues of US$750 million and a pre-tax profit of US$16 million to its investors and board.

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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.