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How priorities for employee benefits are shifting in 2025

HRExecutive

employers are shuffling their employee benefits priorities for next year, according to a new survey, moving away from new mental health initiatives and instead prioritizing efforts to control rising healthcare costs. 1 focus for new benefits initiatives at organizations with at least 500 employees.

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15-year high? Employer healthcare spending forecast to soar in year ahead

HRExecutive

That number is expected to hit 70% next year and spike to 83% by 2027, the report shows. Similar rapid growth is expected for the drug’s use to treat cardiovascular disease, from 34% of employers allowing it this year to 67% by 2027. “Very costly medical and pharmacy treatments are associated with cancer care.”

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Report: HR Trends 2024 – Navigating the Future of Work

Extensis

employees consider a potential employer’s professional development and training offerings important when accepting a new job. Further, skillsets for jobs have changed by around 25% since 2015, a figure that’s expected to double by 2027. According to the American Staffing Association, 80% of U.S.

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Help SMB Employers Improve Retirement Readiness

Extensis

million Americans will hit retirement age annually through 2027 , with 11,000 expected to turn 65 in 2024 alone. While some retirees will return to work , it’s important for business leaders to help their employees prepare for whatever lies ahead in their lives. Sources state that over 4.1

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What New York Retail Businesses Need to Know About the New Violence Training Mandate

EverFi - HR

Policies must include the identification of workplace violence risks like working late hours, handling money, or working alone; identify methods to mitigate these risks; and ensure employee protection from retaliation when reporting safety concerns.

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2023 Recapped: Our Top 5 HR Blogs for SMBs

Extensis

This year, several HR topics came into focus time and time again, including how to drive employee engagement , the need for next-level employee benefits plans, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices. What is Employee Leasing and How Does It Differ from PEO?

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New Year, New HR Trends for Brokers to Know

Extensis

Almost all employees state it’s important or very important for them to continuously develop their skills, making professional development a cornerstone of sound talent acquisition and retention strategies. Looking for concrete suggestions to share with your clients? Download the full 2024 HR Trends Report now.

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