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Emerging HR trends, compliance updates, recruitment and retention—everything you need to keep your organization running smoothly.

    How to Determine an Employee's "Market Value"
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | December 19, 2023

    What Is “Market Value”? Simply put, market value is how much the market at large values something.

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    SECURE 2.0 Mandates Automatic Enrollment in 401(k)s & 403(b)s
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | December 13, 2023

    As an HR professional, you might act as the plan administrator for retirement benefits and work closely with a third-party administrator (TPA) to...

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    HR Calendar 2024: Key Compliance Dates, Federal Holidays, & More
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | December 11, 2023

    From major holidays to keycompliance and ACA deadlines, here’s everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2024. Note: This calendar is...

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    2024 ACA Compliance Updates: What You Need to Know
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | December 6, 2023

    Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance can be tricky. In 2024, HR pros can expect lower affordability thresholds, which means increased attention to...

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    What You Need to Know About Beneficiaries
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | November 28, 2023

    What Is a Beneficiary? A beneficiary is an individual who is chosen to receive the benefits of property, typically in the event that the owner passes...

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    Annual Culture Guide/Employee Handbook Updates
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | November 15, 2023

    You may be more familiar with an employee handbook, but culture guides go beyond the scope of employee handbooks by covering company essentials,...

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    Top 7 PUMP Act FAQs—and Their Answers
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | November 7, 2023

    What Is the PUMP Act? The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act) ensures employers provide...

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    IRS Roundup: 2024 Tax Brackets, 401(k) Contributions, and FSA Limits
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | November 2, 2023

    The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, regularly makes changes to adjust its regulations in response to inflation. But with inflation at or near...

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    What's the Difference Between Copays, Deductibles, Coinsurance, and Out-of-Pocket Maximums?
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | October 31, 2023

    Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance are all out-of-pocket expenses that represent the portion that an individual is required to pay either before or...

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    What Are the 4 Pillars of a Total Rewards Strategy?
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | October 26, 2023

    Have you ever worked for an employer that provided health insurance coverage? Or maybe you participate in an employer-sponsored program that promotes...

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