Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Addiction is a serious mental illness that has a devastating impact on people’s lives. Everybody knows somebody impacted by addiction, at home, in families, or work. This is why it is important that employers start to consider employees who may be impacted. Statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in December 2023 estimated that approximately 3.1 million people reported using a drug in the last 12 months, 2.5 million people reported using cannabis and around 1.1 million people re

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

New Survey Data Reveals Prevalent Conditions and Increased Telehealth Use As more employees grapple with mental well-being, organizations are challenged with implementing new solutions to support mental health in the workplace. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits: 2024 Survey, a new […] The post Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Employers Improve Response, but Employees Continue to Struggle appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Given some of artificial intelligence’s (AI) challenges right now, it might be tempting to say that AI isn’t the panacea that everyone expected it to be. Personally, I think we’re still very early in the AI adoption curve, so organizations need to continue to pay attention to what’s developing and conduct experiments to see how it works.

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BetterUp

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

At one point or another in our lives, chances are we all have said something along the lines of “I’m having an existential crisis.” It’s a concept we are quite familiar with, yet it is not often that we stop and think “What is an existential crisis? How do I know if I’m having one? How can I overcome it?

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

There is a famous episode of Seinfeld in which the character George is insulted in a business meeting and only thinks of a perfect retort while driving away from the office. This being George, he decides that he doesn’t want to waste his ‘killer line’ so engineers a second meeting so he can use it with the person who had insulted him, only for it to blow up in his face yet again.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Patrick Ismond, head of diversity and inclusion at the RSPCA, will present a session on inclusivity on the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2024. The session, titled Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at the RSPCA: A journey towards inclusivity will take place on Wednesday 9 October at 1pm. It will explore how the RSPCA embedded diversity, equity, and inclusion into its culture and operations, and how understanding human behaviours and their impact on adopting an open and inclus

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BetterUp

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It’s normal to wonder how to motivate yourself. See 15 evidence-based techniques for finding the motivation to achieve personal or professional goals.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Almost a quarter (23 percent) of people say that they have turned down a job because they didn’t like the office environment, according to a new poll. This rose to almost a third (32 percent) for 18 – 24-year-olds indicating the need for a high-quality office environment for the younger generation. Geographically, workers in the capital are most likely to pass on a job based on the office surroundings, with a third (32 percent) of London based workers admitting to declining a role for this reaso

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Leading up to our Mental Health in the Workplace virtual conference on October 9, we’re providing additional resources on workplace wellness programs to support employees. Here is a helpful resource from Workplace Strategies for Mental Health covering the benefits of offering a […] The post Peer Support Programs appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Speaker: Debra Squyres

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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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Most companies that offer to match employees' 401(k) contributions offer a match of between 3.00% and 4.99% of their employee's pay.

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Qandle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Managing employee compensation is one of the most critical aspects of Human Resource Management (HRM). It’s not just about paying salaries; it involves understanding the complexities of compensation structures, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and providing fair and motivating rewards to employees. However, compensation management can be an overwhelming process if not handled properly.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Over the past several years, employers have seen a significant uptick in retaliation and whistleblower claims filed by employees and investigated by federal agencies. Often these claims are part of another complaint, either concerning workplace discrimination or harassment issues and filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or concerning workplace safety issues, which are filed with Fed-OSHA.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

When you fixate on deciding precisely how much time everybody has to spend in an office, somebody is going to decide the answer is five days. The peculiar obsession with pronouncing the answer to be two days or three days can be dated back to 2020 when a load of people who had never previously taken much interest in the matter decided to reinvent a world that had never existed, by replacing it with something that couldn’t exist.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

With open enrollment right around the corner, employers are already contemplating strategies to help lower their health plan costs. Spousal surcharges or carve-outs are two options, but how prevalent are they? Surcharge vs. Carve-Out A spousal surcharge is an additional employee contribution […] The post Using Spousal Surcharges and Carve-Outs as Health Cost Management Strategies appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Creating a work environment that makes this growing segment of the U.S. labor force feel valued and included will help lower turnover and burnish workplace culture.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Hire-to-Retire (HTR) refers to the comprehensive employee lifecycle management process that spans from the moment an individual is recruited until they retire or exit the organization. This end-to-end process encompasses various stages of employment, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, compensation and benefits administration, career progression, and eventual retirement or departure from the organization.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Software development platform CloudBees has hired Richa Gupta as chief human resources officer. In this role, Gupta will support CloudBees’ global expansion efforts and its intended evolution as a strategic enterprise transformation partner. Gupta has more than 25 years’ experience leading HR functions at global businesses across various industries and sizes.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.

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Qandle

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Managing payroll is a complex task that involves numerous calculations, compliance with regulations, and timely execution. Traditional payroll methods often lead to issues such as errors in calculations, delays in processing, and difficulties in ensuring compliance with changing laws. These challenges can result in financial discrepancies, legal complications, and decreased employee satisfaction.

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Darwinbox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Discover how contextual people analytics revolutionizes HR decision-making by integrating internal and external factors for deeper insights, enhancing talent management, performance evaluations, and employee experiences.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

FSA, HRA and HSA plan administrators must beware of companies that are misrepresenting which food and wellness expenses can be reimbursed.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Employee resentment is a growing concern in today’s workplace. It can erode morale, reduce productivity, and create a toxic work environment. Understanding what causes resentment and how to effectively deal with it is crucial for both managers and employees. This article will explore the root causes of employee resentment, its impact on the workplace, and practical strategies for addressing it.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Britvic, C and C Group, Diageo, and Tate and Lyle have been named among the top UK employers on the Women in Work 100 list. In order to create the list, Women in Work analysed 400 of the largest UK organisations across 24 sectors to compare progress in terms of future-proofed workplaces that maintain high standards of gender equity over the long-term.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In recent years, procurement has transformed from a back-office function to a strategic driver of business value. As global supply chains become more complex and businesses strive for greater efficiency, sustainability, and agility, the future of procurement is set to change even more dramatically. Technological innovations, data-driven insights, and a shift in priorities are reshaping the way organizations manage their sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships.

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Winston Benefits

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Life insurance can protect an employee and their family long-term. Yet, many Americans still don’t have vital coverage, with 52% citing cost as the reason for delaying getting life insurance. As a result, more companies have started including these benefits in their packages to help fill employee gaps and grant peace of mind. Since September … Continue reading "How to Effectively Communicate Life Insurance Benefits to Your Employees" The post How to Effectively Communicate Life Insurance B

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The social welfare and advocacy group is endorsing more than 70 candidates across state, House and Senate races.

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Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

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