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HR leaders seeking to invest in childcare benefits can look into these state programs

HR Brew

In 2021 the Iowa house passed a bill matching this credit, essentially doubling the tax credit employers can receive on childcare expenses. This program , which has been in place since 2021, divides the cost of childcare equally among employers, employees, and the state. This credit is capped at $150,000 a year.

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49 million Americans have a substance use disorder; employers can help

HR Brew

Roughly 49 million US adults have a substance use disorder (SUD), and one in 10 did not seek treatment in 2021 for fear of a negative response from their peers or loved ones.

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2024 was a hard year for HR

HR Brew

The last three years, I was busier than ever in [2021 to 2023], helping companies hire for their HR department and expanding teams, and it was a really beautiful time for HR people to, frankly, feel good about what they do and what they can contribute,” she said.

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What’s changed in HR tech since 2021? New research offers a snapshot

HRExecutive

In 2021, HR faced challenges like the Great Resignation, work location uncertainties, a growing reliance upon tech for remote collaboration and a surge in DEI initiatives. The post What’s changed in HR tech since 2021? Fast-forward to almost 2025, and priorities have shifted significantly, especially in HR tech. Register now.

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2021 Global Workforce Trends

What factors will affect growth, TA, and team management in 2021? From remote work becoming a mainstream way of doing business to talent shortages beginning to change the way companies build their teams, the global workforce will change rapidly this year. Download the eBook today!

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Most employee bonuses last year were expected to match 2023 levels

HR Brew

Bonuses in the financial services industry were expected to soar anywhere from 5% to 35%, the best performance since 2021, a report by Johnson Associates found. The 2024 study (surveying 64 total rewards leaders) found that 11% of organizations planned to increase their short-term incentive budgets, while 6% expected to decrease.

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World of HR: The Japanese government wants employers to offer four-day workweeks

HR Brew

Lawmakers in Japan first advocated for a shorter workweek in 2021, and while several employers currently offer four-day schedules, many employees do not take advantage of it. Advocates hope the changes will allow workers to spend more time with their families, help increase the country’s birth rate, or “remain in the workforce for longer."

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The 2021 Global Employee Survey

In the third edition of our global employee survey, 1,250 employees across 15 countries highlighted how the increased adoption of remote work has influenced their global employee experience. A total of 63 percent of companies will make remote work a permanent fixture following the global pandemic.

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The 5 Ws of Employee Retention in 2021

Our research-based, fact-packed white paper breaks down the ins and outs of employee retention over the last 18 months. Get exclusive tips from Click Boarding's employee journey experts for fixing the employee turnover tangle today and in the future!

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The Forrester Wave™: B2B Marketing Data Providers, Q2 2021

In our 24-criterion evaluation of B2B marketing data providers, we identified the 11 most significant vendors — Data Axle, Dun & Bradstreet, Enlyft, Global Database, InsideView, Leadspace, Oracle, SMARTe, Spiceworks Ziff Davis, TechTarget, and ZoomInfo Technologies — and researched, analyzed, and scored them.

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Paycor HR Leaders Survey: The State of American Business in 2021

Paycor surveyed more than 2,000 HR and Finance leaders about the state of American businesses. Here are some examples of what we found: HR is more bullish on both the short- and long-term. Finance leaders are more confident in their ability to manage change. 86% are concerned about mental health, but very few have a plan.

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Meeting Today’s Challenges for Better Organizational Success Tomorrow

The 2021 Q2 Gallagher Better Works Insights Report: Adapting for Tomorrow explores today’s unique workforce challenges and trends. According to Gallagher’s research, stress and burnout raised organizational concerns for 70% of C-suites, and 26% of employers noted a decline in emotional wellbeing.

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COVID & the Future of Work: Insights from Paycor’s C-Suite

An economic contraction that might extend through 2021. In Paycor’s newest report, our Chief Executive and Group Leaders consider how SMBs will recruit, manage their workforce, optimize benefits, and foster employee experience in the new normal of 2020 and beyond. In just a few months, everything changed: 30 million unemployed and counting.

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The Top 7 Compliance Risks and How to Avoid Them

These are the top seven compliance risks of 2021 (so far): Risk #1: Underpreparing for Remote Work. Compliance is on everyone’s mind, especially as much of the workforce goes remote and many new laws are emerging at the state and local levels. Risk #2: Ignoring “Fair Workweek” Laws. Risk #3: Pushing Pause on Pay Equity.

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Attract Top Talent with 2022's Global Workforce Trends Report

Preparing for the unexpected and pivoting at a moment’s notice were valuable lessons many global companies learned in 2020 and 2021. As we move through 2022, companies are eager to retain a competitive advantage and continue on the path of success and adaptability.