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Open enrollment and the AI fortune teller: Predicting the future without a crystal ball
Open enrollment can feel like reading a crystal ball as employers face rising health care costs and changing employee expectations. This article explores how AI can help HR forecast enrollment trends, streamline administrative tasks, and improve benefits communication while highlighting why human judgment, empathy, and strategic oversight remain essential.
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Open enrollment and the AI fortune teller: Predicting the future without a crystal ball
Open enrollment can feel like reading a crystal ball as employers face rising health care costs and changing …
Employee commutes: New twists on an old question
Remote work, hybrid schedules and field-based roles are blurring the line between commuting and compensable work time. Recent …
$103,265 fee planned for all cap-subject H-1B petitions
DHS plans to impose an additional $103,265 fee on all H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap, regardless …
OFCCP relaxes rules for federal contractors
OFCCP has finalized three rules that roll back affirmative action-related requirements for federal contractors, including disability self-identification and …
Additional NLRB member opens door to reverse union-friendly decisions
The confirmation of a fourth National Labor Relations Board member gives Republicans a 3-1 majority, creating a pathway …
Illinois passes several new employment laws
Illinois has passed several employment laws that take effect January 1, 2027, covering paid jury duty leave, disparate …
Massachusetts shifts PFML contributions from medical to family leave
Massachusetts employers should prepare for updated PFML contributions. Explore the shift from medical leave funding to family leave.
New Jersey claims job protections for temporary disability and family leave insurance benefits
New Jersey law provides job protections for workers claiming disability and family leave benefits. Learn the requirements and …
Ask our experts: Ensuring compliant Form I-9 processes
As Form I-9 enforcement intensifies, HR professionals are facing new compliance challenges. In this latest Ask Our Experts …
