Employee Benefit News

MAY 23, 2024

A California bill would have made it illegal for employers to send work-related communications outside of business hours.

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PeopleKeep

JULY 10, 2024

million Millennial workers and 17.3 These younger generations have brought many unique and diverse perspectives to how we live and work, and the healthcare market and employers must keep up to meet their expectations. According to our 2024 Employee Benefits Survey , 92% of employees say health benefits are important.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 3, 2024

As a part of Intel’s cost-cutting measures and its ambitions to reshape the business entirely, the company will let go of more than 15 percent of its workers in the upcoming months. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger on the layoff plan for 2024 From the company’s Q2 2024 report, it is evident that its revenue of $12.8

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Curious about the holiday bonus trends for 2024? We hear that employees are willing to quit if their employers skip one this year. For some workers, a smallor a bigmonetary bonus is good enough, while for others, an alternate form of compensation works just fine.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Most businesses are currently looking at layoffs and hiring freezes but grocery chain Aldi has announced a wage increase for workers along with plans to hire in large numbers. More recently, the company increased the minimum hourly rate for store workers to £12.40 GBP per hour nationally. nationwide from 1 June.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 2, 2024

There are a number of employment law changes coming into effect on 6 April 2024 that will impact SMEs the most. These modifications to employment law will profoundly influence the daily functions of businesses, especially during a period when SMEs face substantial economic challenges.

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Bayzat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

As of 2024, many major UAE industries have increased their salaries in strategic positions to attract and sustain employees with great skill sets. The comparison is generally comprehensive, cutting across major industries so HRs and employers understand the standard industry compensation average.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 30, 2024

The union workers at Fred Meyer expect the strike to last through Labor Day until September 3, 2024. The workers, represented by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555, are hoping the company will submit more willingly to contract negotiations in the upcoming days.

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HR Digest

MARCH 1, 2025

The idea of no tax on overtime has brought relief among workers who clock beyond the standard 40-hour work week. And what does the no tax on overtime start date mean for workers across the country? The nations frontline workers are buzzing with one big question. So, when does the no tax on overtime start? Lets dive in.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 17, 2024

With Netflixs parental leave policy on shaky grounds , Starbucks parental leave policy is now offering to provide industry-defining benefits to employees by doubling the leave allowance currently available to workers. Earlier, senior workers could expect a 3% raise with those with more than 5 years of experience in line for a 5% raise.

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Workers' Compensation

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Department of Labor recently announced a significant settlement with Amazon that amounts to a landmark agreement for warehouse worker safety. OSHA found that these conditions contributed to a high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among workers. This settlement is a significant victory for worker safety.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 19, 2024

One-third (33%) of UK employers are planning on increasing salaries and bonuses at the start of this year, according to research by job website Totaljobs. Other concerns heading into 2024 include facing increasing pressure amid rising living and property costs (36%), staff retention (29%) and filling vacancies (21%).

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HR Digest

JANUARY 18, 2025

Mercers 2024 Global Pay Transparency Survey Report , which was released on January 10, 2025, has provided considerable insight into the matter. employers admitting that they believe candidates want transparency. employers admitting that they believe candidates want transparency. According to the report, only 19% of U.S.

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3Sixty Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Roughly 60% of Americans reported living paycheck to paycheck in 2024. The downstream effects of this are not just confined to workers. These numbers are unsettling, especially given their consistent growth. But it also means nearly two-thirds of the U.S. workforce could face a financial crisis over something as simple as a flat tire.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2024

According to a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 10% of America’s workers are dependent on one substance or another. While those are shocking statistics, the majority of addicts are hooked on other drugs or alcohol, and that includes millions of American workers. What else can you do?

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Best Money Moves

MARCH 26, 2024

5 key insights about the gig economy in 2024. Here are 4 key takeaways and trends from the gig economy in 2024. The term “gig economy” refers to the collection of workers who receive income from short-term contracts, side hustles and freelancing. Gig workers now comprise a significant and ever-growing portion of the U.S.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Almost six in 10 (59%) British workers feel unhappy, dissatisfied, highly dissatisfied or neutral with their benefits packages , according to new research. As many as 49% are optimistic that they will receive a salary increase in 2024, and 70% of employers plan to increase salary offers in 2024 for certain in-demand roles.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Finding solutions to workplace isolation is beneficial for the organization and the individual—it is critical for the employer to take the matter seriously and do what is within their power to establish a healthy work culture. Hybrid workers who get to enjoy the best of both worlds fall in between at 21%.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This is because the retailer is the biggest employer in the U.S. million workers employed under its wing. The diversity policy rollback by Walmart in 2024 will put an end to the consideration of race and gender considerations while granting supplier contracts. to do so, with over 1.6

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Best Money Moves

JUNE 25, 2024

Financial stress in 2024: Revealing insights about Americans and Money. Here are the top statistics updated for 2024. Household debt coming into 2024 soared to $17.3 In this way, the rise in employee financial stress poses a significant challenge for employers, as it undermines employee well-being and organizational success.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 5, 2024

Springboard for Business’s The State of the Workforce Skills Gap 2024 polled 1,000 corporate professionals (in leadership roles) and asked them how they planned on addressing the current skills gap within the following year. For instance, an assembly worker at a factory has their job uprooted by automation. The solution? Why is that?

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Volkswagen workers in Germany are going on strike to express their dissatisfaction with the changes occurring at the organization, with the union IG Metall leading the efforts. The workers and organization were under a peace agreement until Saturday, which prohibited workers from taking industrial action of any kind.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 3, 2024

From ongoing talent shortages and retention challenges to changing working patterns and the current move to lure hybrid and remote workers back to the office, one thing is certain; motivation, recognition and reward will be key for employers. Wellbeing ticks both boxes.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A new wave of class-action lawsuits is targeting employers that apply health insurance premium surcharges to employees who use tobacco, accusing them of discrimination and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), according to two new blogs by prominent law firms. This is a newly evolving threat to employers.

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Best Money Moves

JULY 30, 2024

In fact, according to MetLife’s 2024 Employee Benefit Trends Study, 93 percent of employees consider workplace wellbeing as important as salary. However, despite this importance, employers still fall short when it comes to selection — and these benefits mistakes can lead to serious consequences for your team.

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Best Money Moves

JULY 24, 2024

Nearly half of all respondents (47%) in a recent MarketWatch survey claim that 2024 has been the most stressful year of their financial lives. For employers, the right financial benefits help attract talent and keep their workforce satisfied. We have robust benefits options for employers, regardless of their benefits budget.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 2, 2024

Image: Pexels Job Benefits Attract Candidates and Should Be Prioritized in Job Postings According to Indeed , the mention of at least one employer-sponsored benefit in job postings in the U.S. rose to 59 percent in May 2024, as compared to 40 percent in January 2020.

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Best Money Moves

MARCH 11, 2024

The 4 best benefits in 2024, according to employees. Here are the 4 best benefits in 2024, according to employees. In fact, according to Forbes Advisor , 40% of employers believe that workers would leave their current jobs to find employment that offers better benefits.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

More than half (55%) of employees said a retirement plan is more important than ever as 49% of workers aged 50 and older have already started phasing into retirement, according to research by global advisory and broking firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW).

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The IRS has significantly reduced the group plan affordability threshold — which is used to determine if an employer’s lowest-premium health plan meets the Affordable Care Act rules — for 2024. This is happening just as group health plan premiums are expected to climb at a much faster clip in 2024 than the last three years.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Workers with 26 weeks of employment can ask for flexibility on how, where and when they work. Where employers previously did not need to consult with workers before giving their decision, they will now be expected to, and to provide their response within two months instead of three. of the new employee’s salary.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The percentage of employers who are covering new and trendy weight-loss drugs has risen in 2024, continuing a trend of increasing coverage despite the costs, according to a new survey. And, as costs continue rising on average 5.25% in 2024, employers are taking a number of steps to manage costs. after rising 8.3%

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 23, 2024

Something for the weekend: Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, has been named the world’s best workcation city for 2024 in research by International Workplace Group. It offers hybrid workers a lively atmosphere and nearly year-round sunshine. out of 100. These workcation destinations all sound great to us at Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 28, 2024

The workers at sites in West Yorkshire and Cheshire claim to be losing £500 each through the company’s plan to reduce how much it puts into their pension pot while workers pay more. Morrisons said the loss in pension contributions per worker would be more than offset by the offered pay rise.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 20, 2023

No more non-competes Under two new laws, non-compete agreements with employees are expressly illegal starting in 2024 and if an employer requires one be signed, it could provide grounds for a lawsuit by the worker. This also applies to former employees who were hired after Dec. The rule takes effect Dec.

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Flimp Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Related: 23 Must-Have Ideas for Your Employee Wellness Program in 2024. For example, instead of postponing their workout to the evening, when they must overcome fatigue, workers can plan to exercise first thing in the morning, when they would otherwise be crawling through traffic. If you don’t believe us, believe your employees.

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