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What the U.S. can learn from Australia’s retirement system

Guideline

private sector workforce lacks access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan like a 401(k). To expand coverage, over 30 states are developing programs, and there are proposals at the federal level for a national retirement program. It’s not farfetched to imagine how a national retirement program could work.

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Human Resources Technology Trends for Brokers

Extensis

As these human resources technology trends quickly replace past tools and strategies, businesses turn to their brokers to educate, modernize, and safeguard them. However, as the workforce changes and technology advances faster than ever, companies must adapt to remain appealing to customers and top talent. The future of work.

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HR in 2024: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Bold Leadership

HR Digest

This could include implementing business positions around improved DEI and ESG, as well as the integration of new technology like AI. By 2025, they will represent a staggering 27% of the labor force, wielding immense economic power and wielding their voices as catalysts for change.

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Washington Saves retirement program: what employers need to know

Guideline

💡 Key takeaways: Over the past few years, several states have passed legislation requiring business owners to offer their employees retirement savings benefits. Washington state recently passed legislation requiring employers to offer a retirement plan or enroll in the Washington Saves program. Why Washington?

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It’s July. Have you performed an HSA midyear check-in?

WEX Inc.

By contributing more to your HSA, you can use these pre-tax funds to pay for eligible routine or unexpected healthcare expenses that your healthcare plan may not cover. Making the maximum contribution each year can be a smart retirement strategy. The IRS set 2025 contribution limits for HSAs. It is not legal or tax advice.

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How to Solve Hiring Problems in Manufacturing with Employee Recognition

Semos Cloud

As more workers migrated to white-collar jobs, and seasoned professionals move closer to retirement, the entire manufacturing sector faces an unprecedented number of missing laborers. According to the National Association of Manufacturers , by 2025, U.S. million unfilled manufacturing positions in the U.S. A change has to happen.

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Addressing America’s retirement crisis with SECURE Act 2.0

FingerCheck

Sometimes planning and saving for retirement may seem like a task we can put off until “later.” According to the Federal Reserve, 77% of working Americans are not on track to have sufficient savings by the time they reach retirement. How is the federal government responding to the retirement crisis? was signed into law.