Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Employers are updating parental leave policies and adding supplemental child disability insurance to help support parents.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Visual health is a vital component of overall well-being, and unexpected eye-related expenses can put a strain on your finances. However, for participants of health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are ways to alleviate the financial burden associated with vision-related costs. Let’s explore a few common vision-related questions as it relates to your HSA or medical FSA.

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Flimp Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The number of benefits decision-support tools available to HR teams has multiplied considerably over the past few years. It shouldn’t be surprising. As benefits — particularly healthcare plans — become more complex, and employees have less and less time to consider their options, the market demands solutions that simplify and streamline the benefits enrollment process while guiding employees toward satisfying, cost-effective selections.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Train drivers across England, Scotland and Wales have accepted a pay deal made by the Department for Transport, ending a two-year pay dispute. The employees are members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (Aslef) union. They have taken part in strike action since 2022 over pay, arguing that the previous government refused to let the train operating businesses negotiate freely and make a fair offer.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Shaping future leadership, building the best benefits and staying ahead of the tech curve — these executives are excited for what's to come.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

More industries are publishing increased wages in an effort to attract workers.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Two thirds of UK organisations say they are prioritising AI in their IT and customer service thinking, according to a new poll from 8×8. As a result they are starting to assess the roles and working hours of employees. The Future of Work: 2030 Vision Report [registration], surveyed the opinions of over 400 IT and Customer Experience (CX) managers.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The pandemic may have made career breaks more acceptable, but it's still up to applicants to explain the reasoning behind a gap to potential employers.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Cancer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals Are Top Claimant Concerns High-dollar claimants continue to concern employer-sponsored health plans in the U.S. Those that self-fund and purchase medical stop-loss coverage have seen premiums continuing to rise over 10% annually, as reported by the 2024 Aegis […] The post Stop-Loss Premiums Increase to Over 10% Annually appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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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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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A specific policy that fills that gaps left by traditional leave can help employees during major life transitions.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Kevin Eikenberry Everyone has an opinion about hybrid teams, and they aren’t all the same. Some people love the approach while others prefer to be in the office every day. Then there are those who prefer to only come in for (very) special events. Yet regardless of how we feel—and whether we call hybrid work a compromise or an edict—we need this working arrangement to be successful.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Many companies would say that the best ways to cut costs in business is to focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing spending in the following areas: Office space Out of pocket expenses Supply costs Advertising costs While it is true that these areas contribute to a large percentage of the cost for any company, there is a single solution that can significantly address inefficiencies — with digital payments!

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While 93% of employees said work-life balance was critical for good overall wellbeing, 67% do not feel they can fully switch off or keep work-life boundaries, according research by Protime UK. Its report The work-life boundary gap – why it matters and how to fix it , which surveyed 2,000 UK employees, also found that poor work-life balance negatively impacted 41% of employees’ wellbeing on a daily or weekly basis, and 65% on a monthly basis or more.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In spite of all the chatter about the so-called Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting, whether people decide to stay with or leave an employer still largely depends on whether they think they are paid enough. According to a new poll from SD Worx , pay remains the number one reason employees will stay with a company or leave. For the report, SD Worx surveyed 5,000 businesses and 18,000 employees in 18 countries across Europe, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Belgium.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Salutem Care and Education has introduced further financial wellbeing benefits for its employees to support their wellbeing. Its employees will now be able to access a workplace savings account with a 4.7% annual equivalent rate (AER), provided by financial benefits platform Wagestream. The account does not require staff to deposit a fixed amount to benefit from the interest rate, and it is fully protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The US Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services recently issued much-anticipated final regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).

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3Sixty Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

I am thrilled to share some incredible insights from our recent podcast series on “The Five Talents That Really Matter.” Over the past six episodes, we’ve delved deep into what it takes to truly excel in leadership and how to harness these insights to drive organizational success. If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve covered a lot of ground, and if you haven’t, buckle up!

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A new poll claims that two-thirds of workers feel powerless to disconnect from work to fully manage the blurred boundaries between work and life, leading to stress, burnout, and anxiety. On average, this results in five days of sick leave per employee each year. The UK government’s planned ‘Right to Switch Off’ for employees is just the beginning for organisations aiming to tackle the negative effects of ‘unboundaried’ work on both businesses and employees.

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cipHR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Unconscious bias shapes how we see others and ourselves, often without us realising.

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COMPackage

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A well-crafted total rewards statement is a powerful tool for enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction. By clearly outlining the comprehensive compensation package offered, organizations can demonstrate the value they place on their employees and foster a positive work environment. This article will explore the essential components of a total rewards template.

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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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cipHR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

We discuss some of the challenges HE institutions need to consider, as well as some of the positive contributions AI could make in a research environment

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Earlier this year, I lost my only sibling to cancer/heart disease and became the sole next-of-kin survivor from my small family of origin. My brother had no spouse or children. In addition to grieving the loss of my brother, I dealt with financial matters (e.g., unexpectedly paying for a cremation and doing a forensic audit of my brother’s finances) and technological hurdles (e.g., searching for a digital assets inventory and learning how to navigate an Apple Mac computer).

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Explore our presenter-led diversity courses.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

For HR professionals and new hires alike, onboarding can sometimes feel like a box an organization needs to check off before moving on to more important tasks. But companies that prioritize sustainable growth know that an effective employee onboarding process can accelerate employee productivity while fostering long-term retention. Let’s take a deep dive into everything you need to know about creating a stellar onboarding process that supports a high-performing workforce.

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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.