In the past, it was commonplace for employers to give workers a set amount of vacation days that typically increased with tenure. However, the past few years have seen a lot of changes in the workplace, from remote work to…
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By the end of this year, a whopping 90% of employers will have some type of return-to-office requirement, according to a survey by Resume Builder. With more people traveling to work again, to boost your employer value proposition, it might…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the job market, layoffs have become a familiar topic -- particularly within the tech industry. Amongst the whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties that follow such an event, there lies a crucial aspect that often gets…
Effective wellness strategies for employees are always top of mind for savvy HR pros. The challenge of implementing effective wellness strategies has been amplified as many employers grapple with the tension between return-to-office mandates and employees who have latched on…
Gen Z and millennials make up approximately 42% of the American population, according to Statista. If their presence in your workforce is anywhere near that, it's imperative for HR to have an employee retention strategy in place with the right…
Employees will be able to contribute a bit more money to their health savings accounts (HSAs) next year, the IRS recently announced. Each year, the Service makes inflation-based adjustments to HSA contribution limits. Due to ongoing inflation, the limits will…
After years of paltry wage increases that barely keep pace with inflation, it looks like employees would be willing to take some crazy sacrifices for a 10% raise. Just how much would workers be willing to give up for a…
Almost 70% of employees admit they aren’t putting enough money away for retirement. And many workers who planned to retire at ages 65 to 67 now say they can’t retire until age 70 or … never! That's according to findings…
More than ever, the workplace is a melting pot of different generations with different priorities, values and needs. And you need to find a way to build a benefits package that will address it all. With Gen Zers set to…
In the rapidly evolving post-COVID-19 job market, an employee upskilling, reskilling and skilling strategy is a must-have for many companies. Megan O'Connor, the vice president of strategic partnerships at Chegg Skills, broke down the differences between skilling, upskilling and reskilling…
The loss of a loved one can be a life-changing event – but many are expected to show up to work with a smile and continue to do their full workload. If you’re an executor of an estate, that can…
As employers consider 2024 and the employee experience they want to create, companies are considering everything. Employee retention continues to be an issue as unemployment remains low. Attracting new talent is challenging for the same reason. Improving the employee experience…
When you’re creating a benefits package to attract and retain the best talent, Paid Time Off (PTO) is a big piece of the puzzle. Whether you offer unlimited PTO or a set number of days, finding the right balance that…
As the global workforce continues to evolve, one of the most significant and obvious changes has been the increase in the number of generations working side by side. HR and benefits leaders are coming to grips with the reality of…
On January 1st, provisions to the SECURE Act 2.0, part of the 2023 omnibus spending bill, went into effect – and it may affect your benefits package. The SECURE Act 2.0 – which is built off the Setting Every Community…
There’s no denying the importance of workplace well-being. It’s one of HR’s top priorities for 2024, according to a recent Virgin Pulse survey. And focusing on employee health is probably a good idea since healthcare costs are expected to rise…
