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How can voluntary benefits support employees in uncertain times?

Employee Benefits

Credit: Emerge / Shutterstock (1079190161) Employers should have an understanding of the issues their employees face in order to produce targeted and appreciated voluntary benefits strategies. So, what support can voluntary benefits offer in uncertain times?

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Legal benefits for employees: Pros and cons of adding legal services

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is $327 as of August 2023. Households in 2023 report found that 37 percent of adults would be unable to cover an unexpected expense of $400 without borrowing or selling assets. If you’re interested in offering legal services, whether as part of an EAP or as a standalone benefit, Higginbotham can help.

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EXCLUSIVE: Public sector category open at Employee Benefits Awards 2023

Employee Benefits

EXCLUSIVE: A public sector organisation that has implemented a successful benefits package has the chance to enter a dedicated award category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023. The post EXCLUSIVE: Public sector category open at Employee Benefits Awards 2023 appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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More Employers Offering Wellness, Mental Health Chatbots

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Examples Recently Amazon announced that as part of its employee benefits package it would offer the therapist-like app Twill. In March 2023, the Federal Trade Commission reached an $8 million settlement with BetterHelp, an app counseling service, over allegations that it shared user data with advertising partners.

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Exclusive: Kirklees Council and Leeds City Council shortlisted for Best public sector benefits

Employee Benefits

Kirklees Council and Leeds City Council have been shortlisted in the category Best public sector benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023. Judges were looking at steps a public sector employer has taken to implement a successful benefits package or initiative for its employees.

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Using Workforce Insights to Inform Your 2024 Strategic Initiatives for Benefits 

HR Professionals Magazine

By Nick Pearce It’s likely that many of you just wrapped up open enrollment season in the 4 th quarter of 2023. But don’t turn the page on 2023 just yet. During open enrollment, the elections of your employees illustrate their preferences and what they value the most within your benefit offerings.

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Workers’ compensation vs disability insurance

Higginbotham

Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is based on work history and payment of payroll taxes. percent of wages up to the taxable income, which is $160,200 in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Group disability insurance benefits are provided by employers, often on a voluntary basis.