Achievers
OCTOBER 3, 2024
There’s no doubt that today’s workforce is rapidly changing, as millennial and Gen Z employees continue to transform the modern workplace. This new, multi-generational labor pool has ushered in a new set of expectations that employers can’t afford to ignore. Companies across industries are to take a long, hard look at how they approach complex topics, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.
PayrollOrg
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In this October 2024 issue of Compliance TV: SSA updates AccuWage Online Help Guide, FAQ for 2024; ACA affordability percentage increases to 9.02% for 2025; and more.
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Florida Workers' Comp
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The economics of our lives is ever present, yet too often ignored. As a nation, America is persistently insufficient in the simple concept of savings. And that failure comes to roost periodically when the tomorrow we expect is supplanted by the tomorrow that we get. This week, WEARTV reported that evacuating from a storm like Helene can be an economic challenge.
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The cities are ranked by factors including commute, remote work opportunities, affordability and low burnout.
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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
OCTOBER 3, 2024
It is no surprise that during an election year, stress, tension and polarizing discourse infiltrate the workplace and affect employees’ mental health and productivity. Despite organizations’ efforts to foster open dialogue and collaboration, employees can still experience elevated levels of stress due […] The post Ensuring a Mentally Healthy Workplace During an Election Year appeared first on Word on Benefits.
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Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Almost two-thirds (60%) of benefits managers would give their employees spendable cards to buy their own benefits , according to research by finance specialist Weavr. Its survey of 250 UK-based HR and benefits managers at organisations with more than 50 employees for its whitepaper Employee choice, business control, also found that 50% of respondents have been researching new benefits software, but 27% reported increasing cost pressures from the business.
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The car company joins others such as Harley-Davidson and Ford that have pulled back their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Law firm Browne Jacobson has enhanced its paternity, co-parent and co-adopter leave policies in order to equalise all of its family initiatives. The firm’s employees will be entitled to take up to 26 weeks of paternity, co-parent or adoption leave, an increase from its previous two-week allowance for paternity and co-parent leave. The first 13 weeks of all policies will be fully paid and employees will have the option to take an additional 13 weeks at half pay.
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The company's AI courses and certifications will be free of charge and available to anyone through the end of 2025.
Speaker: Debra Squyres and Todd Wuestenberg
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.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 3, 2024
While only 8-9% of UK employers publish pay ranges externally, nearly half (48%) have committed to sharing data, according to research by financial services firm Mercer. Its UK pay transparency study, which took data from nearly 100 businesses representing more than one million employees, to discover gender pay gap reporting challenges or concerns surrounding employees’ understanding of requirements, also found that compared to employers worldwide which are planning significant increases in the
The Workcomp Writer
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Answering a question certified to it by the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the Supreme Court of Colorado held that an employee who receives workers’ compensation benefits for injuries caused by an underinsured third-party tortfeasor is not barred from pursuing further recovery from his or her employer’s UM/UIM insurer [ Klabon v. Defendant: Travelers Prop.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 3, 2024
BCN, a cloud IT managed service provider and digital transformation firm, has appointed Victoria Jackson chief people officer to oversee the human resources function and ensure it is an employer of choice. BCN has more than 400 employees across Manchester, Leeds, Reading and Belfast. Jackson will ensure the firm’s culture, working environment and leadership strategies stand out in the technology industry, attract new talent, and nurture existing relationships with employees.
PeopleKeep
OCTOBER 3, 2024
If you're a small employer with little HR support, handling employee benefits might be challenging and time-consuming. If that’s the case, you may consider outsourcing as a possible solution. Outsourcing employee benefits administration offers numerous advantages. But, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. The decision requires careful consideration of your organization's unique needs and goals.
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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 3, 2024
There is always someone pressing the alarm button around here. This time it is the talent team. They have asked me to deliver training to help them to understand our benefits offering well enough to explain to candidates. Hooray! I have been suggesting this for months, but only now is it going to happen at the behest of one of the Highest Beings. While I am very happy about it, I am intrigued as to why one of our executive management team should even care.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Healthcare providers, payors, and other healthcare organizations should be aware of a recently announced, “first-of-its-kind” settlement between the Texas attorney general and a healthcare generative artificial intelligence (AI) company resolving allegations that the company made a series of false and misleading statements about the accuracy and safety of its AI products.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A new poll from instantprint claims only around a third (39 percent) of respondents think they could make it through the day without looking at their phone. This means nearly two in five workers think they could stay focused and avoid their phones entirely, which is an impressive display of self-discipline in an era where we are constantly connected.
The Workcomp Writer
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In a well-reasoned decision that illustrates the difficulties courts sometime face in balancing competing interests within a workers’ compensation dispute, the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine recently held that when an employee suffers an immediate vision loss exceeding the 80% threshold for specific-loss benefits, and medical treatment does not restore vision to a level below that threshold, interest on the benefits accrues from the date of injury, not the date of maximum medical improvement (M
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
Business Management Daily
OCTOBER 3, 2024
“You don’t have to bother me unless something goes wrong.” This statement embodies the philosophy behind management by exception , a hands-off management strategy that encourages employees to take charge of day-to-day operations. In this model, team members only need to contact management if something unusual occurs, referred to as exceptions , deviations, and variances.
HR Digest
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Life has come to a standstill across the once-busy ports extending from Maine to Texas. The shuffle of busy feet and tired hands has been replaced by a silence that suggests that something is not quite right. The reason for the shift is evident—U.S. dockworkers are officially on strike, protesting in favor of their right to better wages. Around 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are participating in the port workers’ strike after their existing contract ex
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Rising drug costs are plaguing employers and their workers. These techniques can bring relief.
BetterUp
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
WEX Inc.
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Virtual cards have become a mainstay in payments for businesses around the world. But many may not realize that virtual cards offer distinct advantages over ACH or traditional checks as a form of payment. And have you heard of virtual card rebates? Let’s break down these complexities and enhance your businesses’ financial efficiency today. What is a virtual card rebate?
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