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The IRS recently announced changes to retirement plan numbers for next year, putting your year-end prep in high gear. The 401(k) plan salary deferral limit will bump up to $24,500 (currently $23,500). How about the salary deferral limit for 403(b) plans and most 457 retirement plans? They’ll also see that increase to $24,500. Meanwhile, employees…

State regulators in California have imposed a substantial misclassification penalty on a global employer. It’s yet another reminder for HR pros: Treating workers as independent contractors when they should be classified as employees can be a very expensive mistake. States Ramp Up Scrutiny of Worker Misclassification In recent weeks, state regulators have sharpened their scrutiny…

Thirty-one percent of HR professionals expect their responsibilities to grow in the next year — yet only 13% anticipate additional funding, according to Paycor’s new report, How HR Can Thrive in a Time of Cost-Cutting & Flat Budgets. With resources stretched thin, HCM decisions now test how effectively HR can manage cost, capacity, and compliance.…

Condé Nast accused of union busting; Supreme Court declines to hear Freedom Foundation’s suit challenging union membership cancellation policies; and AFT-120 proposes a “Safe Sleep Lots” program for families facing homelessness.

With benefits costs climbing and new laws like SECURE 2.0 adding complexity, viewing employee benefits as a simple fixed cost is an outdated model. For HR teams and finance leaders working together, the key is to start tracking benefits ROI (return on investment), not just the sticker price. Here’s the challenge: For decades, the HR…

Starbucks and the NLRB face off over a dress code dispute, and mental healthcare workers face a reckoning with AI.

Arkansas’s landmark pharmacy benefit law is back in the spotlight – and the outcome could shape the next phase of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform nationwide.  On Nov. 5, 2025, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) filed a joint brief urging the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold…

What 25 Recruiters Reveal About Resume Screening In today’s fiercely competitive job market, job seekers frequently encounter alarming claims about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). The oft-repeated statistic—“75% of resumes are rejected by ATS before a human ever sees them”—appears across social media, career blogs, and videos, yet it rarely cites any credible source. To separate…

A proposed federal labor law overhaul, SCOTUS declines to undo a $22 million FLSA verdict, and a railroad worker’s ADA claim goes to jury trial.

Building confidence, both in yourself and in others, is a transformative journey that blends self-acceptance, consistent practice and a supportive mindset. Confidence isn’t something that’s achieved overnight. It is a skill cultivated through small steps and shifts in perspective. Where Confidence Begins: Self Acceptance It begins with a foundation of self-acceptance. It isn’t about achieving…