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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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World of HR: Employers in Australia are taking advantage of workers, study finds

HR Brew

Some employers in Australia appear to be taking advantage of a key part of their workforce, according to a new study published in July by the Center for Employment and Labor Relations Law at the University of Melbourne law school. Roughly 18% of respondents said they were not paid “at all” for their work at their lowest-paid jobs.

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Why a private equity executive wants more businesses to adopt employee stock ownership plans

HR Brew

The structure of the benefit, known as an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), was made possible by the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and is often offered as a type of retirement plan. All about ESOPs. There is, of course, a potential upside for private equity firms like KKR that invest in ESOPs.

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What HR needs to do to help employees boost retirement savings

HRExecutive

Barriers to retirement savings This reality naturally has significant implications on retirement security for Americans, but it is insufficient to explain the whole picture. There are additional drivers of retirement insecurity , including: Co-author Riya Patil - Advertisement - Insufficient access: Significant swaths of the U.S.

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Top 10 Compensation Courses & Certifications in 2024

HR Lineup

In the ever-evolving world of business, compensation professionals play a crucial role in ensuring employees are fairly and competitively rewarded. A well-structured compensation strategy enhances employee satisfaction and drives business success. Key Features: In-depth modules on compensation management fundamentals.

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Compensation Review: Your 11-Step Guide to a Fair and Effective Evaluation

AIHR

A compensation review process is necessary to assess how fair and competitive your compensation and benefits offerings are and to ensure you attract and retain top talent. This article discusses how to ensure a fair and effective compensation review process and how to tactfully communicate salary changes to employees.

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What is Employee Poaching & How to Deal With It?

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Attractive Offers: Higher Compensation: To entice employees to leave their current positions, poaching companies often offer significantly higher salaries, bonuses, or other financial incentives. Better Benefits: Enhanced benefits packages, including superior health insurance, retirement plans, and additional perks, can lure employees away.