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How to support and understand veteran employees as they enter the civilian workforce

HR Brew

There are over 18 million living US veterans, and roughly eight million are in the workforce, according to data from 2023. She started ROTCs at 17 then enlisted for active duty in the Army, spending 10 years in service before retiring and joining the civilian workforce in 2022.

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What’s keeping HR up? 5 key takeaways about changing priorities

HRExecutive

In 2023, HR also was prioritizing company culture, learning and development, employee engagement and manager training. In 2023, only 8% of surveyed HR professionals cited navigating HR budget issues as a top challenge, a figure that jumped to more than 13% last year, driving it from 10th to third place.

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Walgreens will match 401(k) contributions to student loan payments in 2025

HR Brew

The pharmacy chain is the latest organization to take advantage of a new federal provision that allows employers to contribute to workers’ retirement accounts based on payments they make toward their student debt. of their income to retirement over a three-year period, on average, compared with a 5.7%

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An SMB Employer’s Guide to Streamlining Open Enrollment

Extensis

Open enrollment is a designated period each year when employees can review, adjust, or select their benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks their employer offers. Their buy-in will demonstrate an organizational commitment to the strategic direction. Is your benefits package robust and competitive?

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Want a Career in Human Resources? Your In-Depth (2023) Guide

AIHR

HR must ensure they receive the correct pay and benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and leave credits. Your In-Depth (2023) Guide appeared first on AIHR. Compensation and benefits : HR ensures that employees are well cared for by giving them competitive salaries and benefits.

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Talent Planning 101: The Ultimate Starter Guide (For 2023)

AIHR

Forecasting is also used to determine shifts in the labor market, turnover rates, and retirement projections to help businesses identify what skills they will need in the long term. For instance, if the head of marketing plans to retire next year, a new candidate must be identified and trained for the role.

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2024 HR Tech M&A Activity: A Year of Resilience and Growth

Lighthouse

I haven’t really listed deals below on this, but there are so many payroll companies and smaller PEOs with leaders reaching retirement age that are selling off the company. They may have 200 or 2,000 clients and sell the business to a larger provider that continues to aggregate and grow in that way. Like this post?