PayrollOrg

OCTOBER 10, 2024

On October 10, the Social Security Administration announced that the 2025 social security wage base will be $176,100, an increase of $7,500 from $168,600 in 2024.

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Florida Workers' Comp

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There is no such hurricane Litela. That title is a satirical reference - read on. In the 1970s, comedian Gilda Radner played a variety of characters on the late-night Saturday skit show. It was a time of irreverence and satire. Perhaps her best-known caricature was Emily Litela. This editorialist was on the satirical news and prognosticated at length about her emotions, feelings, and analysis.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Longevity risk is the possibility of living longer than expected and having adequate income/assets for an extended period of retirement. I recently attended a webinar that predicted future life expectancy will increase due to medical technology advances such as CRISPR (modifying DNA). The webinar also noted that many older adults no longer follow a linear lifeline (birth-school-work-retire-die) but, rather, a cyclical lifeline.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has announced what it says are the UK’s most exceptional workplaces this year, with eight projects receiving accolades at its National Awards. The TTP Campus, a life sciences facility in Cambridgeshire, was the standout winner, claiming both the Best of the Best and Corporate Workplace awards. The awards, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, celebrate excellence in office design, operation, sustainability, and community engagement.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Employee Benefits Live 2024: Readily-available resources such as employee groups, benefit add-ons, signposting and desk drops are all budget-friendly options to help boost benefits provision , said Sarah Webb, pension and benefits manager at Channel 4. On the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2024 in a session titled ‘Crafting cost-effective pay and reward strategies: benefits on any budget’, Webb shared examples of initiatives in place at Channel 4 and ideas about cost-effective

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Florida Workers' Comp

OCTOBER 13, 2024

I was privileged in September 2024 to preside over two trials at the DOAH Trial Academy in Tallahassee. This is a phenomenal opportunity for lawyers to hone existing skills and gain new perspectives. A vast quantity of imagination was poured into the hypothetical case by organizers, and successful competition requires a commensurate level of imagination by the attorneys.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA) is a game-changer for small businesses. It helps them attract and retain talent by providing a benefit that helps employees alleviate the burden of escalating healthcare costs. However, to truly benefit from this health benefit, you need to understand what qualifies as reimbursable expenses.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Millions of workers aged 57 and over in the UK are being overlooked for job opportunities, as employers increasingly consider this age ‘too old’ to hire, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by Totaljobs , claims that a third of people over 50 worry they will struggle to find work due to age discrimination, with one in seven reporting being rejected for jobs because of their age.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The employment tribunal judgment in the case of high street retailer Next serves as a reminder that roles that may seem very different can be compared against each other under equality legislation, to see whether they fall foul of equal pay requirements. In this case, more than 3,500 workers won a six-year legal fight for equal pay after accusing Next of paying its mainly female retail sales staff lower hourly wages than its warehouse workers, the majority of whom are male.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A steady erosion of employees' mental and physical health, as well as personal relationships, compromises productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism and retention.

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Florida Workers' Comp

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The world went crazy a few years ago. We all lived through the greatest disruption (yet) of the 21st century. A virus broke on the scene and the world of work was upended in many locales, perspectives, and worlds. Before this, we had all heard of the lucky ones who worked from home. But in SARS-CoV-2, a great many got to escape to their bat caves. While the OJCC never shuttered, never stopped, and never failed, a great many businesses and government agencies did all three.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Over 2,500 jobs saved, but over a 1,000 jobs lost. TGI Friday mass closure reports suggest that despite the rescue deal, not all of the company’s restaurants will continue to remain functional. According to the data, TGI Fridays has seen 35 restaurant closures across the UK with the administration working with landlords to find a way to save the restaurants that were closed down.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As AI continues to advance, navigating the balance between regulation and innovation will have a huge impact on how successful the technology can be. The EU AI Act came into force this summer, which is a move in the right direction towards classifying AI risk. At the same time, the Labour government has set out its intention to focus on the role of technology and innovation as key drivers for the UK economy.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In light of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton, below are some tips for employers and plan sponsors for before, during and after the unfortunate event of a disaster. Not every disaster comes with a warning. Organizations can’t predict what […] The post Building Resilience: How to Prepare Your Organization for Disasters appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The traditional healthcare benefit options for employers remain group health insurance. But, group policies are difficult for small employers to offer. That’s why these business owners are turning to more cost-effective personalized benefits like the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA). The introduction of the QSEHRA in 2016 gave small business owners access to an affordable and flexible health benefit.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Employers can do everything from providing little moments of stress relief to stepping up during moments of significant stress to show their staff members they are valued.

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Qandle

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Human Resources (HR) is at the heart of every business. From recruiting new talent to managing employee data, tracking performance, and ensuring compliance, HR plays a pivotal role in maintaining smooth operations. However, as businesses grow and become more complex, manual HR processes can become cumbersome, inefficient, and prone to error. This is where an effective HRMS (Human Resource Management System) can make all the difference.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Today is World Mental Health Day, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and to reaffirm commitments to improving mental health through education, awareness and advocacy. Many plan sponsors look toward mental health trends to stay informed on strategies for […] The post 2024 Mental Health Trends: Leading Change Through Preventive Action appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Speaker: Debra Squyres and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Lately there’s been a series of massive cyberattacks on software that organizations use to run their businesses, causing major disruptions to companies — and sometimes hamstringing their ability to operate. The most recent example is the Crowdstrike cyber-security software outage that affected some 8.5 million businesses, most notably airlines, which had to cancel thousands of flights globally after their systems went down and they were unable to restart them.

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HR Lineup

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Human Resource (HR) services have become a critical component of business success, particularly in a globalized economy. With the increasing complexity of workforce management, HR service providers offer a wide range of solutions to help businesses attract, retain, and manage talent effectively. From recruitment and payroll processing to compliance and performance management , these HR service providers are integral to the smooth functioning of organizations worldwide.

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Florida Workers' Comp

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It may be hard to imagine, but close your eyes and try. Ok, that didn't work because reading with your eyes closed is a feat for anyone. So, just imagine you have your eyes closed imagining that we could take a journey through the law and in the process look to Jackson Browne, Lisa Loeb, Rhianna, and Justin Beiber in one post. That is a pop-culture diversity that is tough to beat.

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Qandle

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Payroll is a crucial aspect of any organization, as it involves the compensation of employees for their work. However, managing payroll manually or without proper oversight can lead to errors, discrepancies, and even compliance issues. This is where a payroll audit becomes essential. Conducting a payroll audit helps businesses verify that their payroll processes are accurate, compliant, and efficient.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With flu season upon us, employers are dealing with employee sickness and lost productivity. In addition to those issues, employers must also be ready to handle legal and policy questions about the flu at work. Here are the top seven questions employers […] The post Top Seven Questions Employers Are Asking About the Flu at Work appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With 2025 just a few months away, it’s important that small employers understand their group health insurance reporting obligations under the Affordable Care Act as they changed at the start of 2024. Before 2024, only employers that sent out 250 or more Forms 1094-B/1095-B and 1094-C/1095-C were required to file them online with the IRS. But since early 2024 (and affecting the 2023 tax year), employers filing 10 or more ACA reporting forms have been required to file electronically.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Exclusive: Just 4% of employees would approach their employer for financial support , and most would rather rely on family, partners or Google, according to new research by financial wellbeing firm Bippit. The Inclusion Edition 2024 , part of Bippit’s Dynamics in Financial Wellbeing research programme, found that a third (30%) of employees would turn to their family when facing financial worries, 15% would turn to their partner, 10% to Google and 9% to no-one at all.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Administrators that can make benefits more intuitive and accessible for members will see a positive difference in member engagement.

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Change is an inevitable part of doing business. Among these changes that businesses undoubtedly will encounter at some point is the need to efficiently and quickly scale up. On one hand, this is a great position to be in. It usually means things are going well in that the market is favorable, your product or service is proven, customers are happy and demand is high!

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On September 9, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released new guidance aimed at providing an update on the design, operation and administration of capital accumulation plans (CAPs). CAPs include defined contribution pensions, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Tax-Free Savings […] The post CAPSA Guidelines: A Comprehensive Overview of Pension Plans appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Employees that are happy and engaged at work drive better business outcomes. In fact, according to a 2020 Gallup study, highly engaged teams see a 23% increase in profitability and an 18% increase in productivity compared to teams where engagement and job satisfaction are low. Based on these insights, you would think that employee job satisfaction should be a top priority for employers.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Vivid has reduced its ethnicity pay gap to 0.5% and maintained its equal gender pay gap of 1%. The affordable housing provider has eliminated the pay disparity between white and non-white employees by encouraging recruiters to shortlist as many applicants from under-represented groups as possible who meet essential criteria for job roles. Vivid announced that it closed its gender pay gap last year to 1%, meaning that for every £1 earned by men, women earned 1p more.

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