Don’t just navigate the currents of change – embrace them and emerge stronger than ever! The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) has increased plan sponsors’ fiduciary duties as the administrators of their health plans. Unravel the intricacies of the CAA mandates that are reshaping the very fabric of ERISA-covered group health plans. In the wake of recent federal class action lawsuits against plan sponsors, health plans, and prescription drug plans, where prescription drug overpayment allegations took center stage, the call for transparency echoes louder than ever.

This presentation was focused on fostering transparency and enabling informed comparisons of medical and drug pricing. We will arm the attendees with the knowledge and strategies to fortify your plan against adverse actions. This helped to gain invaluable insights into crafting a robust process that not only meets but exceeds your fiduciary responsibilities.

• Review steps to properly ensure gag clauses have been removed from your contracts.
• Ensure Prescription Drug Data Collection reporting is being completed properly.
• Gain an understanding of your reporting obligations under The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and the DOL’s Self-Compliance Tool.
• Determine which vendors should provide a Third Party Compensation Disclosure and how plan sponsors should review the disclosure.

Connecting, Collaborating, and Cultivating Success

Session topics included:
• Employment Law 2025
• 27 Pays in 2026
• Recruitment
• NJ State Benefits Plan
• What’s Next with Time & Labor Management

The presenter Toby Stark has a passion to make sure folks turning 65 have the knowledge to make an educated decision when it comes to Medicare.

Learning objectives Included:

• Be able to navigate Medicare and become more fluent in the program.
• Avoid the pitfalls and rumors that float around for those just turning 65 or retiring.

Our presenter reviewed what you should be doing now to prepare for meeting the March 1, 2026 deadline to furnish the forms to your employees and the March 31, 2026 filing deadline. We also reviewed how the Primepoint system’s Benefit Management functionality can streamline your 1095 process and help you track your variable hour employee’s hours so you can offer benefits on time should it become necessary.

During This Event We Learned:

· Changes to the reporting requirements
· The requirements to determine if you do, or do not, need to file
· What makes a variable hour employee eligible for benefits under the ACA
· How to maintain employee records in Business Access to streamline your process
· How to use the various utilities in the Primepoint system to help ensure compliance
· What help you can expect from the Primepoint HR Solutions support team

We discovered how New Jersey’s cannabis legalization is transforming workplace policies and employer responsibilities in this exciting presentation, brought to you by Primepoint—the recognized thought leader in the human capital industry. Primepoint excels at helping clients manage the complete spectrum of human capital and liability risks, going far beyond payroll services. In partnership with Advanced Training Products, they are proud to offer this unique, state-required solution designed to equip employers with the latest legal requirements, best practices for maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, and actionable strategies for supervisor training, impairment assessment, and documentation. Gain critical insights from real legal cases, enforcement actions, and practical solutions that will help your organization stay ahead of regulatory changes, minimize risk, and foster a culture of safety and compliance. This essential guide was tailored for employers navigating the evolving landscape of cannabis and workplace law.

Unleashing the transformative power of dopamine, this keynote unveiled how understanding this neurochemical can elevate productivity and enrich mental health. It included the discovery of actionable strategies to rewire your brain for focus, creativity, and engagement in the workplace. Unleashing the transformative power of dopamine, this keynote unveiled how understanding this neurochemical can elevate productivity and enrich mental health. It included the discovery actionable strategies to rewire your brain for focus, creativity, and engagement in the workplace. The program also equipped participants with brain mastery strategies that shift their focus from obstacles to opportunities. Through engaging stories and relatable examples, Edie inspire attendees to take control of their mental faculties, learning to master their motivations and reclaim their workflow. With immediate applications to their professional lives, attendees left inspired to implement change that fosters a more invigorating and productive work environment.

Before the Covid Pandemic, Ms. HR Job was targeted by many within her organization and done away with.  This was vividly shown by Marc Miller in his brilliant talk /”show”, a detective story  called “Who killed Ms. Harriet Rose Job (HR JOB)?”  In this, his 2017 – 2018 keynote “Detective” Miller showed us that Ms. HR Job was considered (among other things) as having the work traits that showed her to be Irrelevant, Indifferent Indecisive Incompetent and Inflexible with no new skills, as he called them the “5 Fatal I’s”.  But now, as a result of Covid (enter “Connie Vid) (Ms.) HR Job is at the center of many issues and initiatives vital to the survival of an organization.  HR Job is now considered critical by all and must be heard and preserved and she must never again die. She must be Immortal!. How did this happen? Who and what helped Hs. Harriet Rose Job be resurrected and become needed and critical if not IMMORTAL? People found out by attending this lively presentation.

Connecting, Collaborating, and Cultivating Success

Session topics included:
• Cybersecurity
• Additional wage 2.0 and longevity
• Onboarding summer hires
• Change management
• Technology updates at Primepoint, and more!

1. A comprehensive overview of HR audits and their pivotal role in fostering organizational excellence.
2. Explore how proactive compliance audits contribute to risk mitigation, legal adherence and enhanced operational efficiency.
3. Practical strategies for translating audit insights into actionable steps.

This webinar was for learning how human nature dictates that people desire to connect with others! The Harvard Business Review states “The number one criteria for advancement and promotion for professionals is the ability to communicate.” This means CONNECTING. Connecting increases your influence in every situation. It isn’t experience, it isn’t talent. If you want to succeed you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like other people are just born with it, the fact is anyone can learn to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection.

• Learn connecting signals, because connecting goes way beyond words
• Learn the Three Principles of connecting
• Learn the Three Practices of connecting
• Learn the Four Unpardonable Sins of a communicator

This webinar was to help elevate an attendees career trajectory and amplify their brand’s communications with invaluable insights from this talk!

Effective relationships can create more than a network, it can create a “NetWORTH” when strategies are learned. This talk shared the keys on how to communicate and build a brand that has effective relationships that will transform the NetWorth of professionals into proactive networkers that shape the success of their career and/or business.

This interactive online session was designed to demystify AI’s role in human resources, providing decision makers with practical insights into responsible AI adoption. By offering actionable insights on AI education, ethical considerations, and implementation, the session helped participants transform AI from a source of anxiety to a strategic advantage for organizations of all sizes.

In today’s diverse workplace, it’s crucial to create an environment where all employees feel safe, respected, and valued. This comprehensive class defined and explored Federal and New Jersey state discrimination laws and the serious issues of harassment and retaliation in the employment context.

This class was essential for anyone looking to foster a positive and legally compliant workplace. Participants gained a thorough understanding of the policies and procedures necessary to protect themselves and their colleagues from harassment and retaliation. Additionally, they learned about the severe consequences of violations and the critical responsibility of supervisors in maintaining a respectful work environment.

Our presenter Nora Simpson presented her neuroscience-based approach to achieving radical breakthroughs in revenue, profit, productivity, and fulfillment for businesses and teams. Nora has customized her tools for the unique needs of more than 700 companies in 80+ industries to address business development, sales, team collaboration, productivity, strategy, operations, and all manner of growth issues. 

People + Business Acumen = Enhanced Results. HR professionals have surely mastered their people skills, but are most likely less developed in their financial and strategic skills. Both are needed to achieve stellar balanced scorecard results. Therefore, to maximize performance, HR professionals must develop a holistic mindset of how the total enterprise balances short- and long-term organizational and functional tradeoffs in creating value for competing stakeholder interests. This presentation enabled HR professionals to improve their judgment and critical thinking skills to successfully implement HR initiatives that solve business challenges and not just HR problems.

Attendees receive an introduction to the practical skills and capabilities you need to:

• Become more confident and conversant in the language of business
• Connect the dots and use systems thinking to see the big picture across the organizational enterprise
• Learn what keeps executives awake at night and how success is measured
• Develop the ability to think critically, use judgment, and balance tradeoffs to make the best business decision given the context to achieve optimal outcomes

Nearly a quarter of Americans are in the “sandwich generation” individuals who are juggling the demands of raising children (age 18 years and younger), working a full-time job and performing caregiving duties for aging parents and relatives (age 65 and older). They’re exhausted and the impact on their own mental, physical, emotional, and financial health is significant.  The impact to U.S. businesses often looks like a decrease in productivity, increased absenteeism, sudden and unexpected requests for leaves and modified work schedules. This interactive session helped illuminate the experiences of the sandwich generation to help build a deeper understanding and empathy for their day-to-day struggles. This also helped HR professionals expand their toolkit with strategies and resources that they can use to offer support to employees experiencing these challenges.

This was an enlightening webinar where we delve into the intricacies of generational diversity in the workplace. In this dynamic session, we explored the nuances of communication, collaboration, and understanding across Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z, culminating with insights into the emerging Generation Alpha. Our comprehensive outline had an engaging journey through each generation’s unique slang, work habits, priorities, perspectives on LGBTQ inclusion, educational pursuits, views on work-life balance, and income expectations.

This webinar was designed specifically for solo HR professionals, where we’ll delve into the essential strategies for managing your diverse responsibilities effectively.

From daily operations like employee inquiries and timekeeping to annual tasks such as workforce planning and compliance audits, our comprehensive approach will help you prioritize your tasks seamlessly. Discover practical tips and tricks for time management, automation, continuous learning, and documentation to streamline your processes.

This was to learn how to build strong relationships with your leadership team, communicate the value of HR initiatives, and use data-driven insights to secure your seat at the strategic decision-making table.

In summary, a mindset change is necessary to engage people and unlock their full potential to drive sustainable, industry-leading performance.

In 2023, less than one-third of the US workforce was actively engaged, highlighting a critical issue with significant implications for productivity. Additionally, since 2005 annual productivity increases in the US have averaged 1.4%, compared to 2.1% since 1948, when the BLS started tracking workforce productivity. The correlation between engagement and productivity is well-established, and organizations must recognize that their people are the value creators. However, merely acknowledging this fact isn’t enough; a fundamental mindset shift is necessary to unlock the full potential of people, teams, and organizations.

This session clarified the essential elements to drive value creation and present a process and models to embed this mindset within your organization

Audience Takeaways:

• Reintroduce and clarify the value creation formula for productivity,
• Highlight the two most important people “business” metrics,
• Introduce models and processes driving business and people alignment,
• Provide one foundational but critical action step.

A presentation on change management. In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizational change is inevitable. Successfully navigating these changes requires a strategic and holistic approach. This presentation will provide you with practical strategies, best practices, and proven techniques to effectively manage change within your organization. From understanding the psychology of change to implementing communication strategies and fostering employee engagement, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to lead your organization through any transition with confidence and success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Psychology of Change: Gain a deep understanding of the psychological aspects of change and how to navigate resistance effectively. Learn strategies to address employee concerns and foster a positive attitude towards change.
2. Strategic Communication: Discover how to develop clear, consistent, and compelling communication plans that keep employees informed and engaged throughout the change process. Learn how to tailor messages to different stakeholder groups and utilize various communication channels effectively.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Learn techniques for identifying and engaging key stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Explore methods to build buy-in, trust, and commitment among stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration and support for change initiatives.
4. Training and Development: Understand the importance of providing comprehensive training and development opportunities to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to change. Learn how to design and implement training programs that facilitate smooth transitions and maximize employee readiness.
5. Measuring Success: Explore methods for measuring the success of change initiatives and evaluating their impact on organizational performance. Learn how to set measurable goals, track progress, and gather feedback to continuously improve change management practices within your organization.

This program provided an overview of the new regulations adopted by the EEOC, the federal agency responsible for oversight and administration of the PWFA. It covered the expansive scope of coverage under the new law, including the nature, circumstances and conditions beyond pregnancy, the types of employer requests permitted and forbidden, the types of accommodations automatically expected, whether an employer must forgo performance of essential job functions and much more.

Now that we are approaching the tenth year of ACA Reporting, Primepoint is here to help you
get a jump start on preparing for the 2024 ACA Season! We are excited to announce an
expansion of our filing capabilities to include filing 1095-B forms for smaller employers who are
self-insured (this includes NJSHB, HIF, SHIF, level-funded, etc.). This service is in addition to the
1095-C forms processing we have provided these past ten years.

The IRS has implemented that if you must produce more than 10 forms, they are required to be
filed electronically, which necessitates partnering with a third-party company, such as
Primepoint. The IRS does not provide an electronic filing option to the “public”.
Don’t miss out on this session! Our presenter will review what you should be doing now to
prepare for meeting the March 2, 2025 deadline to furnish the forms to your employees and
the March 31, 2025 filing deadline. We’ll also review how the Primepoint system’s Benefit
Management functionality can streamline the 1095 process, as well as many other employee
benefit management functions.

Did you know…?
• Between 2012 and 2022, individual donations to nonprofit organizations rose every year until hitting a 1.7% decline.
• 30% of all nonprofits cease operations within 10 years.
• As much as 8% of nonprofits in the US are considered insolvent – with liabilities exceeding their assets.
In today’s demanding fiscal landscape, nonprofits are compelled to navigate tough decisions while upholding their mission and financial stability. How can your organization strike the right balance?
This insightful discussion will explore:
• Adaptable approaches to planning, daily operations, and collaborative ventures
• Guidance for refining event strategies
• Tips for financial planning
• Steps for forging strategic partnerships
This webinar is ideal for:
• Nonprofit leaders
• Nonprofit marketing professionals
• Fundraising professionals
Discover comprehensive tactics to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape and bolster your nonprofit’s success with Enhancing Your Decision Making & Strategic Thinking: Maximizing ROI in Nonprofits Amidst Challenging Fiscal Times.

Intentional & Ethical Leadership Formula = (Be Curious + Be Respectful) × Practiced Accountability.

The world is changing rapidly and so we need to change the way we are leading to keep up with the pace of change in the world. We need to be more intentional, authentic people and leaders to facilitate real growth inside of our lives and the companies we run, lead and work within. Come join me for this powerful, digestible, and actionable workshop that will transform your leadership and empower your people and profitability.:

• Presenter: Shana Francesca, Founder & CEO of Concinnate, Scholar of Intentional & Ethical Leadership & Living, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Consultant

Not caring for ourselves comes with significant consequences, which may include burnout, depression, anxiety, resentment, and a whole host of other negative implications. Developing a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce and even eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, improve concentration, minimize frustration and anger, increase happiness, improve energy, and more. From a physical health perspective, self-care has been clinically proven to reduce heart disease, stroke, and cancer.  In this insightful seminar, we help participants create their own self-care strategy and plan moving forward.

For NJACP members. Judy Sailer, SHRM CP, PHR – Director of Learning & Development, Primepoint HRMS & Payroll, is presenting on supervision skills for seasoned supervisors.

Supervision 2.0 – what happens after the honeymoon is over?

Supervision of staff is an ever evolving situation. Generational differences, conflicts, staff retention and training are just a few of the things managers and supervisors have to deal with.

This program is tailored for seasoned managers who are looking to enhance their skills in staff management, human resources, and leadership. Whether you are a department head, team leader, or senior manager, this program will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to drive performance and engagement within your team.

During this session you will delve deeper into essential staff management skills, building upon your existing knowledge and experience. Topics covered include:

• Employee Relations: Managing conflicts and grievances, building positive employee relations, and handling disciplinary actions.

With the changes that have occurred to Leave Laws in the past three years, employees can now be out up to 24 weeks WITH pay if they know how to manage it.

We will address how to manage employee leave entitlement under State and Federal Law and discuss the points where the two overlap. We will look at FMLA and NJFLA as well as provide an overview of Temporary Disability and NJFLI. We will look at the Best Practices in policy and provide an understanding of the differences between “leave laws” and “wage replacement laws”. We will discuss the financial and budgetary impacts and the maintenance of benefits during the leave. And finally, we will review how to restore the employee, considering any limitations they may have upon return.

Paid or Unpaid, Job protected leave or Job Accommodation, NJFLA or FMLA, NJ SAFE ACT, ADA or NJ Sick Leave – the list can make YOU sick!

Often, we focus on our performance to such a degree that we neglect to pay attention to how we are “showing up” and if we are “being seen”. In this session, we will share insights on how to strategically use all three elements of Harvey Coleman’s highly acclaimed P.I.E. model to your advantage. 1. Performance is about the quality of the results you deliver in relationship to the company goals and how well you are maximizing your skills and abilities. 2. Image relates to your reputation—how others, in and outside of your organization, perceive you. What is your professional brand? What do you want it to be? 3. Exposure is about visibility—who knows about you and what you do. How strong is your professional network? Do you have mentors who are committed to helping you to succeed?

The take-home-pay for this session includes:
✔ Expanding your exposure in real time
✔ Learning specific actionable tips
✔ Creating a simple plan for growing your P.I.E.
As a result of this session, great gains are possible with small shifts in your awareness and your focus.

The world of work is a rapidly changing environment. Recent employee surveys share positive outcomes of improved employee engagement, retention, and decision-making. A team that has a variety of worldview perspectives can be a great benefit to your business. Come and hear top ten reasons why it is important to focus on hiring for a diverse workforce.