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Serving as a Personal Representative: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Money Talk

Earlier this year, my brother passed away. Recently, I was appointed by the Surrogate’s Court of Suffolk County, New York as his estate’s personal representative and provided Certificates of Appointment indicating my authority to collect, manage, and distribute assets of the estate. Under New York law, estates with assets under $50,000 are considered “small.

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Support your employees’ fertility benefit needs with an HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

Roughly 1 in 6 adults worldwide are affected by infertility. Reasons can vary, which is why wide-ranging fertility benefits can also improve the lives of any adult wanting to start a family. And did you know that a variety of fertility and infertility treatments are eligible for health savings account (HSA) and medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds?

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Subtle, smart tech helps this vet staffing service put its people first

Employee Benefit News

Behind-the-scenes tools make it easy for Evette's staffers to communicate, reward and retain their veterinarians and vet technicians.

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Neurodiversity in the workplace: Building an inclusive team

Business Management Daily

Workplace diversity is important. You want people with different backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives to contribute to your organization and help your team develop innovative ideas and solutions. When discussing workplace diversity, most people think about racial and ethnic diversity and perhaps religious diversity, but it’s important to include neurodiversity in workplace considerations as well.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Apple Announces Job Cuts in Its Digital Services Group

HR Digest

Apple has reportedly moved forward with job cuts of its own in 2024, and these cuts have been rumored to have affected around 100 workers. The Apple job reduction plans were brought to light by Bloomberg , but the company has not confirmed the validity of the story or the reasoning behind its decision to cut down on these particular teams. The layoffs have primarily affected the digital service groups, which refer to those in charge of Apple’s various proprietary platforms.

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Research Preview: Challenges of Building the Employee Experience

3Sixty Insights

Practice Area Perspective: Workforce Management In 2024’s labor market, running an HR organization has become much more than just doing the basics. While successfully executing the basic functions of HR and Finance is essential, more can be done to improve the employee experience and deepen trust in an organization. In the words of HR leader Kamal Pradhan, “Keeping the lights on is not enough today.

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Layering data to find and address mental health

Employee Benefit News

An expert shares steps and resources to meet mental health needs of a workforce.

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#HRTechChat: Looking at the Talents of Harnessing Energy, Exerting Pressure, and Increasing Connectivity

3Sixty Insights

In this podcast, our authors, Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton, take us through the last three Talents in this series. Our conversation is organic moving between Harnessing Energy, Exerting Pressure, and Increasing Connectivity. Here are high level ideas around these talents: Harnessing Energy: Every organization needs energy to function. Leaders need energy to power themselves, as well as power others.

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Work BFF: Why companies should prioritize coworker friendships

Employee Benefit News

Fostering community in the office is not only good for morale, an expert says, it's good for business too.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Information overload and FOMO are major risk factors for remote work

Workplace Insight

While the shift to remote work has reportedly brought about numerous benefits for many people, such as increased flexibility and autonomy, a new study published in SAGE Open by researchers from the University of Nottingham claims to reveal significant downsides that are often overlooked. The study, conducted by Elizabeth Marsh, Elvira Perez Vallejos, and Alexa Spence, focuses on the psychological impact of remote work, specifically how the fear of missing out (FOMO) and information overload can

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Appeals Court Vacates DOL’s Dual Jobs Final Rule for Tip Credit

PayrollOrg

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) dual jobs final rule.

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The Impact of Company Culture on Employee Engagement

Vantage Circle

According to research, 87% of engaged employees claim their culture is strong, versus only 39% of disengaged employees, illustrating that a strong culture can strengthen engagement levels. The heartbeat of any successful organization largely rests on two significant elements: Company culture and Employee engagement. Company culture is the foundation of an organization, comprising the collective values, beliefs, and behaviors that define the workplace.

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The Importance of Tracking Health Plan Metrics

InterWest Insurance Services

As health insurance costs are rising at their fastest level in nearly 20 years, it’s important to have a clear idea of which metrics to track to ensure you’re seeing a good return on investment and that your employees are satisfied with their health plan. Having the right metrics can also aid in negotiating better terms during the insurance selection process.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Celebrating 50 Years of ERISA: An Interview With Phyllis Borzi

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

The traditional 50th anniversary gift is gold, and the latest Talking Benefits podcast episode shined just like the glittery metal, paying homage to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). ERISA was signed into law by Gerald Ford almost 50 […] The post Celebrating 50 Years of ERISA: An Interview With Phyllis Borzi appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Australia’s New Laws Grant Employees the Right to Disconnect

Pacific Prime

On 26 August 2024, Australia became the latest country to push out new laws that grant employees the “Right to Disconnect”. Under the new laws, employees can refuse contact, or attempted contact, from their employer or a third party outside of working hours, unless the refusal is deemed unreasonable. Following France, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, The post Australia’s New Laws Grant Employees the Right to Disconnect appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog.

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The Impact of HRMS Leave Modules on Company Efficiency

Qandle

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. One of the areas that have seen significant improvements is leave management, thanks to the integration of HRMS ( Human Resource Management System ) leave modules. These modules have revolutionized the way organizations manage employee leave, contributing to overall efficiency and productivity.

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HR Software for Small Business: What Exactly Does It Do? 

Patriot Software

Is HR software for small business worth the price? How can it help your business stay on top of HR tasks like compliance, reporting, and employee information management? These are common questions you might have before signing up for HR software.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Transforming Recruitment: Automate Your Hiring Workflow with a Recruitment Management System

Qandle

Recruitment can often feel like an uphill battle for HR departments. From sifting through countless resumes to scheduling interviews, the recruitment hiring process can be time-consuming and daunting. However, the advent of technology has brought a significant change in the way recruitment is handled. One of the most impactful advancements is the Recruitment Management System (RMS), which automates various stages of the recruitment process.

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Classification and Controversy

Florida Workers' Comp

An intriguing lawsuit filed in the great state of Washington reminds us of the 2023 implosion of a deep CV vehicle in the Atlantic. NBC News reports. A carbon fiber craft descended in June 2023 in hopes of reaching the wreck of the famed Titanic ocean liner. Communication with the vehicle was lost, and a frantic search ensued, but only debris and remains were recovered.

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27% of working parents feel guilty about unplanned time off to care for poorly child

Employee Benefits

Over a quarter (27%) of working parents in the UK would feel guilty about taking unplanned time off work, or out of their business, to care for their poorly child , according to research by MetLife UK. The protection and employee benefits provider’s survey of 3,003 working parents with a child or children aged 22 and under also found that 25% of respondents are concerned about the financial impact of unplanned time off, 17% are afraid it would reflect badly on them, and 13% are anxious it

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WA Court: Traveling Employee Doctrine Not Applicable to Occupational Disease Claims

The Workcomp Writer

In a divided decision construing the limits of the “traveling employee doctrine” in the state of Washington, an appellate court held that the doctrine does not apply to occupational disease cases [Azorit-Wortham v. Dep’t of Lab. & Indus., 2024 Wash. App. LEXIS 1732 (Aug. 27, 2024)]. The court’s decision, which includes a strong dissent, highlights an important distinction between industrial injuries and occupational diseases in Washington’s workers’ compensation

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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Malmaison Dundee introduces gift card to reward employees

Employee Benefits

Boutique hotel Malmaison Dundee has introduced the Dundee Loves Local Gift Card to recognise and reward its employees. Malmaison staff will receive the Dundee Loves Local Gift Card as a reward through its employee of the month initiative. The card will also be used on an ad-hoc basis to recognise employees for going above and beyond. The Dundee Gift Card is part of the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card initiative, which was introduced in 2021 by Scotland’s Town Partnership and fintech Miconex as a

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November 12, 2024 – Summit Compliance Webinar – Annual Limits for HSAs, Health FSAs, & DCAPs

InterWest Insurance Services

November 12, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM JOIN US: InterWest is a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online education. In partnership, we are offering access to the upcoming complimentary webinar. SESSION DETAILS: The IRS provides several options for tax-favored reimbursement of different expenses, but the rules vary significantly between benefit options.

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First Milk completes £42 million full-scheme pension buy-in

Employee Benefits

Dairy co-operative First Milk has completed a £42 million full-scheme pension buy-in for its Scottish Milk Retirement Benefits Plan. The transaction, which was carried out with financial services Just Group, secures the benefits of 452 scheme members, of which 292 are pensioners and 160 deferred members. The buy-in included a deferred premium element, which enabled the transaction to take place.

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December 10, 2024 – Summit Compliance Webinar – End of the Year Benefits Wrap-Up

InterWest Insurance Services

December 10, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM JOIN US: InterWest is a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online education. In partnership, we are offering access to the upcoming complimentary webinar. SESSION DETAILS: As 2024 is coming to an end, we’d like to highlight some of the important employee benefits compliance issues and changes that have taken place during the year and then look forward to developments expected in 2025 that may impact your benefit plans.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.