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More small businesses offer employees retirement plans than ever before

The percentage of small businesses offering retirement benefits grew from 19% in 2019 to 30% in 2025.


Piggy Banks for Retirement, Savings
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The federal government is encouraging employers to adopt worker cooperatives and employee stock ownership plans

There was an 8% increase in workers participating in ESOPs over the past decade, but the Department of Labor wants that number to grow more.


The lobby of Pella Corporation's wellness center.
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Why one Iowa-based company opened a primary care clinic near its office

The CHRO of Pella Corporation said he hopes a near-site wellness center will spur cost savings for workers and the business.


Trump State of the Union
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Trump touts forthcoming proposal for workers who don’t have a 401(k)

The president said his administration would offer retirement plans to workers who don’t have access to one through an employer, matching contributions up to $1,000 annually.


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How HR leaders can respond to traumatic events in Minneapolis and beyond

HR and mental health experts say there are ways for leaders to support workers affected by ICE operations, even if they don’t want to speak on the events publicly.


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World of HR: Employers in the UK are getting creative with wellness benefits

Unique perks like apiaries, office saunas, and “life leave” aim to help workers maintain a zen mindset.


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Why IBM ties base pay to skills, not business results

Investing heavily in AI prompted IBM to rethink performance management, evaluating workers not only on business results, but also skills development.

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