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Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 staff as AI costs mount
Eligible staff in four countries have until December to decide, as the company weighs AI spending against cost control
Humanoid robots are starting real jobs. How soon will they replace real staff?
Shipments quadrupled this year and Tesla has announced production. Industry data shows, however, most of the machines are still...
Got an insurer rebate? ERISA wants the employee share used by Dec. 30
Medical loss ratio rebates are not free cash: most of the money belongs to plan participants, and a three-month...
Michigan unemployment system shuts Nov. 2 and employers must act first
Employers must pull activation codes from the old system before Nov. 2, and an outside administrator cannot do it...
Gag clause filing due Dec. 31: outsourcing won’t shift the liability
Self-insured plan sponsors stay on the hook when a third-party administrator files late, and carve-outs can leave gaps
Macy’s dropped its ERISA suit, but the voluntary benefits risk remains
A suit over broker commissions on supplemental insurance was dropped soon after filing, but the legal theory behind it...
The employer health plan conversation HR needs to rethink
One benefits veteran on why self-funded health plans are no longer just for large employers
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Employee benefits model that outperforms traditional health plans
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Growth Beyond the Plan: How Compliance Obligations Can Trip Up Unprepared HR Teams
Growth brings new hires, new markets, acquisitions, and access to broader talent pools through remote work. It also brings...
8 Employee Appreciation Gift Ideas for Meaningful Recognition
Employee appreciation gifts can help you recognize the people who make a difference at work. Think of the colleague...
Four Management Styles: How to Find the Right Approach for Your Team
When you’re starting out as a manager, it’s helpful to understand the most common types of management styles so...
Recruiters Don’t Know What Hiring Managers Want. The Real Failure Starts Before the Job Is Posted
A n X user shared someone else’s account of how they withdrew their job candidacy because the interviewer was...
6 Human Resource Management Courses to Help You Excel in Your Career
As the Human Resources field continues to evolve, aspiring and seasoned HR professionals alike must expand their knowledge to...