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Lawsuits targeting employers’ work with PBMs put HR on alert

HR Brew

The most recent lawsuit was filed by JPMorgan employees on Mar. 13, alleging the company mismanaged its health plan benefit funds, leading to higher healthcare premiums and out-of-pocket drug costs. This model results in some really irrational pricing for drugs that shouldnt be anywhere close to that price, he added.

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Brokers: 5 HR Trends to Guide Your 2025 Strategy

Extensis

These applications already prove valuable to employees. For example, a client using a legacy applicant tracking system (ATS) may use parts of that program but find the resume-screening process tedious. To foster success in 2025, clients should confirm their benefits packages remain relevant or adjust them accordingly.

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HR Year-End Checklist: 10 Critical Areas to Assess

Extensis

Two critical tasks: ✓ Update employee information: Keep all employee records current, including contact details, emergency contacts, and personal information. Payroll Closing your business’s books at the end of the year is imperative. Curious about how a PEO can help at the end of the year and beyond?

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A Small Business’s Guide to Hiring Seasonal Employees

Extensis

An uptick in sales at a specialty retail store before the winter holidays. A substantial need for an increased headcount at an accounting firm during tax season. A positive reputation : When employees and customers are treated well, it strengthens the business’s reputation, both externally and as an employer.

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Combatting the Effects of Inflation: Keeping Benefits Competitive While Cutting Cost

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP - Employee Benefits and Total Rewards Leader, World at Work Content Author, and Speaker

No one could have predicted the impact of inflation on employee benefits and how it affects both employees and employers. Join total rewards leader Jaye Johnson for a breakdown of inflation's impact on employee benefits. After years of facing the global pandemic, we are now struggling with a new problem: inflation.

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SHRM 2024 Employee Benefits Survey Overview: A Look at What’s on the Horizon

Extensis

Quick look: SHRM recently released its annual employee benefits survey depicting what benefits remain high-priority and which are trending upward. Though the popularity of some benefits may not come as a surprise, there are a few important changes to note which brokers can help their clients get ready for.

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Employee Benefits Day: Why celebrating perks pays off

Achievers

Employees are the backbone and driving force of any business, and with Employee Benefits Day fast approaching, now is the perfect time to strengthen your workforce for the long haul. Employee Benefits Day provides a meaningful opportunity for you to show appreciation and prioritize the needs of your employees.

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Creating a Company Culture of Care: Integrating Mental Health, Wellbeing, and DEI in Benefits

Speaker: Sean Raible

Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs.

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The 4 Pillars: Essentials for Workplace Mental Health and Benefits Strategies

Speaker: Sean Raible - Founder & Principal Consultant, Game Plan Total Rewards Consulting Inc.

Promoting and sustaining a psychologically safe work environment becomes less of a task when employee benefits are included in the discussion.

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How HR Can Equitably Provide Health and Financial Security

Speaker: Gary Robinson, Sr. Vice President of Consultant Relations and Nicky Brown, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at HealthEquity

According to CNBC's Workforce Survey, nearly 80% of employees say it’s important for them to work for an organization that values and prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues. Join Gary Robinson, Sr.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings.

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The Future of Employee Benefits: Trends to Retain and Attract Top Talent

Speaker: Sharell Thomas-Hodge - Total Rewards Director, Speaker, Coach, and Consultant

The employee benefits landscape has changed significantly since the pandemic. As a result, benefits products and services have evolved and will continue to do so. Employee preferences are also evolving. How do you find the balance between equity, diversity, alignment, and affordable benefits?

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The Best Employee Benefit - Financial Wellness

Speaker: Matt Bahl –– VP, Market Lead Workplace Financial Health at Financial Health Network

The benefits of digital access to wages. June 8, 2022 at 12:30 pm PST, 3:30 pm EDT, 8:30 pm GMT. How financial wellness helps with recruitment/retainment. Earned Wage Access. This is an exclusive session you don't want to miss!

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Enhance Employee Wellness to Retain High-Performing Teams

Speaker: Eric Torigian - Managing Director, Advisory Services, CHRO Solutions

Employee happiness and well-being are crucial to organizational performance. Ensuring that your staff is happy at work will assist to solidify your brand, DEI initiatives, and retention methods. Employee benefits are a good start, but addressing employee wellness can assist even more.

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Hot Off the Press - Top Employee Engagement Trends to Watch Out For

Speaker: Rabi Gupta, CEO and co-founder at EvaBot & Dion Houng-Lee, Managing Director, Talent Solutions for Silicon Valley Bank

From employee benefits to employee engagement, retaining employees has been difficult. With the new generation showing the importance of workplace wellbeing and belonging, personalization is the key to employee retention and happiness. In this webinar, you will learn: Top strategies for employee engagement.