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But, he cautioned, the training data used to develop the tool and the results produced should be carefully monitored and tested for potential biases that may be present.

Consider: ;HR professionals recently listed leadership and manager development as their top priority for 2025, while workers were most focused on total rewards, according to the SHRM research.; ;98% of employees said they need a cost-of-living adjustment in 2025, but about a quarter of them did not receive one in 2024, SHRM found.; ;86% of employers believe their benefits are modern , but only 59% of workers agree, according to the Prudential report.; “That’s a big disconnect, but also a big opportunity for employers,” said Christina Pihos, the chief marketing officer at Prudential.

Digital tools can evaluate factors like longevity expectations, market volatility, Social Security election choices and healthcare costs to develop personalized withdrawal strategies.

.”; If you decide that a lump-sum payment is the way to go for employees that reach their defined salary maximum (as opposed to offering no increase at all, pushing them past their max, or leveraging promotions, development opportunities or benefits), here are a few things to keep in mind.

One of the most promising advancements is the development of 401(k) and Social Security “income bridge” planning tools, which allow individuals to model strategies such as drawing down 401(k) balances for a few years to delay Social Security and secure a higher lifetime benefit.

The growing restlessness should be seen as an “opportunity” for employers to reassess their development strategies, Hosking said.

The Online Reporting Tool allows you to better understand the complex interrelationships of geography, organization size, industry, and workforce composition to develop the best recommendations for your organization.

.; Course Credits Upon completing the program, attendees receive the following professional development credits: WorldatWork Recertification: 4.5compensationcredits; CEUs: 0.5 credits; HRCI: 4.5 credits; SHRM Recertification: 4.5 credits; Recertification Course Credits WorldatWork Recertification Credits 4.5 Compensation Credits CEUs 0.5 Credits HRCI Recertification 4.5 Credits SHRM Recertification 4.5 Credits Learning Options Exercises are included throughout each section of the course for hands-on practice.

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