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Employee Benefits: Traditional & Creative Trends

Affinity HR Group

Several trends in traditional and non-traditional benefits are poised to transform the HR and benefits landscapes. GENERAL TRENDS Rapid technological advancements and shifting employee expectations have added another layer to recruiting and retaining top talent. A recent study by Upwork estimates that 32.6

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Employers’ wellness programs don’t work well for most employees

HR Brew

Many implemented programs to help employees manage their mental and physical health, time, and money. But, studies show the programs fall far short of employees’ needs and expectations. Only 24% of workers strongly agree that their employer cares about their overall well-being, Gallup said in a study released earlier this month.

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

HR Brew

Most students who earned doctor of pharmacy degrees borrowed money to help finance their education, according to a 2023 survey from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, with the average student owing $167,711 after their studies were completed. of their income to retirement over a three-year period, on average, compared with a 5.7%

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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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How one lactation company is advising employers seeking to comply with the PUMP Act

HR Brew

In the year since the PUMP Act took effect, the share of organizations offering an “onsite lactation/mother’s” room has risen to 73% , up 19 percentage points from 2023, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) 2024 employee benefits survey.

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HR KPIs: Guide, 20 Examples & Free Template

AIHR

HR KPI examples HR KPIs vs metrics Characteristics of good HR KPIs Leading vs. lagging KPIs HR KPIs case study HR KPI template HR KPI best practices FAQ What are HR KPIs? Benefits satisfaction Satisfaction with different types of employee benefits is usually measured through an engagement survey but can also be gauged in stay interviews.

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LGBTQ+ workers are paid 16% less than their peers, study finds

HR Brew

While “a record number of non-LGBTQ Americans support equal rights for the LGBTQ community,” according to a 2023 study from GLAAD , workers who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community still face workplace discrimination and a wage gap, a new study finds. We need to do more than lament these statistics; we must obliterate them.

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