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Employees could see higher quality healthcare benefits as employers get more selective

October 14, 2024 Employees could see higher quality healthcare benefits as employers get more selective Big employers expect a jump in healthcare costs next year. BY Associated Press A healthcare spending surge looms in the new year, and Business Group on Health is helping employers understand it. The nonprofit found in a recent survey that large … Continue reading Employees could see higher quality healthcare benefits as employers get more selective

Employees see benefits of AI and automation but want their bosses to prioritize upskilling: MIT study

September 30, 2024 Employees see benefits of AI and automation but want their bosses to prioritize upskilling: MIT study New research funded by Amazon but conducted independently by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology looks at AI from the worker’s perspective. BY Sam Becker Is AI going to take your job? Getting replaced by automation may be … Continue reading Employees see benefits of AI and automation but want their bosses to prioritize upskilling: MIT study

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week than expected

July 11, 2024 Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week than expected Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 17,000 to a seasonally adjusted 222,000 for the week ended July 6, the lowest level since late May, the Labor Department said on Thursday. BY Reuters The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits … Continue reading Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week than expected

Uber and Lyft settle with drivers over pay and benefits in a Massachusetts lawsuit

    June 28, 2024 Uber and Lyft settle with drivers over pay and benefits in a Massachusetts lawsuit The settlement includes a minimum hourly wage of $32.50 as well as benefits. BY Associated Press   Drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $ 32.50 per hour under a settlement announced … Continue reading Uber and Lyft settle with drivers over pay and benefits in a Massachusetts lawsuit

CRM and marketing automation: The challenges and benefits of integration

These foundational elements of the martech stack work better together, if you get the integration right. Mike Pastore on February 19, 2024 Customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation platforms (MAPs) are two of the foundational elements of modern martech stacks. CRMs are used by both marketing and sales teams to manage customer data, including … Continue reading CRM and marketing automation: The challenges and benefits of integration

New EU gig worker rules would see millions receive employment benefits

New EU gig worker rules would see millions receive employment benefits Rachael Davis / Last Updated: Dec 14, 2023   The European Union (EU) has provisionally approved rules to improve protections and benefits for gig economy workers, largely aimed at those who deliver food and offer rides through apps. Those who work for apps like … Continue reading New EU gig worker rules would see millions receive employment benefits

The 5 best moves you can make to optimize your benefits during 2024 open enrollment

By Emily Guy Birken November 18, 2023 Employment benefits, from insurance to retirement vehicles, are an important part of most compensation packages, above and beyond a paycheck. In fact, 54.3% of Americans receive health insurance through an employer, and 73% of workers have access to retirement benefits at work. But employers make regular changes to … Continue reading The 5 best moves you can make to optimize your benefits during 2024 open enrollment

Salary and Career: Kristin Carey on the benefits of doing some of everything

From cold calling to cutting-edge B2B marketing, Kristin Carey has done it all. The key is strong friendships and profiting from your mistakes. Constantine von Hoffman on July 19, 2023 As part of our Salary and Career Survey, we interviewed people about their experiences in marketing. Today we’re talking to Kristin Carey who, like so … Continue reading Salary and Career: Kristin Carey on the benefits of doing some of everything