Thu.Jun 06, 2024

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10 Public Speaking Tips for Your Next Business Presentation

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes I’ve been seeing a few questions lately on social media about how to learn public speaking. Many people are suggesting Toastmasters, which is great. For those who aren’t interested in joining Toastmasters, I wanted to also add a few thoughts. I feel very fortunate that I learned about public speaking early in my professional career.

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Memorializing

Florida Workers' Comp

What do we remember? The recent long weekend marked the beginning of summer. So many see Memorial Day in that limited context. I, for one, see it as the end of Respite Season and the beginning of the long and monotonous hurricane watch that is our tropical Florida reality. I once complained to an audience that there should be a holiday to commemorate the end of hurricane season.

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Compliance TV: Social Security Trustees Project $174,900 Wage Base for 2025; IRS Announces HSA Limits for 2025; and more

PayrollOrg

In this June 2024 edition of Compliance TV: Social Security Trustees project $174,900 wage base for 2025; IRS announces HSA limits for 2025; and more.

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Workplace AI usage is rocketing, but are people using it for the right things?

Workplace Insight

The latest Workforce Index from Slack claims there has been a significant rise in AI usage in UK workplaces. Since September 2023, there’s been a 66 percent increase, with an additional 18 percent jump since the beginning of 2024. This trend reflects growing enthusiasm among employees about the technology, with 44 percent of office workers saying they are ‘enthusiastic ‘about using workplace AI in their daily tasks.

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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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How does the QSEHRA work with Medicare?

PeopleKeep

As of March 2023, Medicare covers more than 65 million Americans, according to the >Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 1. If you're enrolled in Medicare or have several employees on Medicare, you may be wondering if it works with the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA). In this article, we'll clarify how the QSEHRA works for employees who have Medicare in any form.

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Color Health brings skin and breast cancer screenings to the office

Employee Benefit News

Early detection of cancer is essential for better health outcomes, and is easier to access than ever.

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Dear [employee]…Great job!  Why AI may not give you the warm and fuzzies

Workplace Insight

I recently completed an ‘Artificial Intelligence Essentials’ course, designed to introduce me to the world of AI tools and help me become more productive and efficient in my work. As someone who is borderline-obsessed with AI and undertaking every AI course going, I couldn’t sign up quickly enough. Also, I confess, I am a total sucker for all things ‘perfect planner’, be that journal or software; any talk of productivity tools and I’m in.

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Accident insurance: Not just for slips on banana peels

Employee Benefit News

The right kinds of insurance coverage can protect your workforce's financial security.

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Revlon appoints Tchernavia Rocker chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Beauty brand Revlon Group has appointed Tchernavia Rocker to the role of chief people officer from 3 June. Rocker will report directly to chief executive officer Elizabeth Smith and play an advisory role in building Revlon’s ethnic hair care portfolio. Ely Bar-Ness, Revlon’s current chief human resources officer, will leave his position in June. Rocker has significant leadership experience in human resources, as well as organisational transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion , corporate s

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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.

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US workers are returning to tough food-warehouse jobs after COVID lull

Employee Benefit News

As aid runs out and cost of living rises, companies like US Foods are welcoming employees back to the workforce.

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Walmart introduces new bonus for hourly paid store staff

Employee Benefits

US-based supermarket chain Walmart has launched a new bonus payment for eligible full and part-time hourly paid store-based employees. Hourly paid employees are eligible for the bonus after a year’s service in the role. Bonus payments are calculated based on stores achieving performance targets. The bonus is intended to reward great work and customer service, and celebrate long-term employees.

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10 Best HR Apps to Simplify the Workday of an HR Manager 2024

HR Lineup

In the dynamic world of human resources, managing the intricate balance between employee engagement, compliance, and operational efficiency has become increasingly challenging. Thankfully, technology has stepped up to ease these burdens, offering a plethora of apps designed to streamline HR processes. Here are ten of the best HR apps in 2024 that can simplify the workday of an HR manager. 1.

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49% of employees do not know how they will access pension savings

Employee Benefits

Almost half (49%) of employees aged between 50 and 59 do not know how they will access their pension savings , according to research by workplace pensions provider TPT Retirement Solutions. Its survey of 2,500 defined contribution (DC) members also found that 23% of respondents would draw it down over time, 16% would take their pension as a lump sum , and just 6% plan to buy an annuity.

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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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Hitting snooze: 50% of employees want to try 'chronoworking'

Employee Benefit News

A new flexible trend could mark the end of synchronized start and end times for entire organizations.

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Amcor Packaging and Berry Norwich employees accept pay offers

Employee Benefits

Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com Workers employed by Amcor Packaging in Workington, Cumbria, and Berry Norwich have accepted improved pay offers following strike action. Around 100 Amcor employees voted to accept a 7% pay increase backdated to October 2023 and a £500 one-off payment. The deal is worth between 8% and 9%, depending on the workers’ pay grade.

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Electrical outlet safety tips for a secure home

Higginbotham

Are your home’s electrical outlets safe? Electrical outlet safety can play a vital role in avoiding home hazards like electrical shocks and house fires. In this guide, you’ll find advice on how to keep your outlets safe and your household secure, as well as danger signs and ways to safeguard your living space. The Importance of Electrical Outlet Safety Electrical outlets, though small, can play a vital role in the everyday functionality of your home, powering everything from personal devices to

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Consolidate rewards and employee benefits into a single digital solution

Employee Benefits

HR professionals face numerous demands on their time, from supporting their employees to boosting engagement—all while managing a tight budget. Streamlining reward and recognition strategies with employee benefits is crucial for providing the support and incentives that enhance employee wellbeing, loyalty, and retention. For long-term success, cost-effectiveness and sustainability are essential.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Lamenting Layoffs—Microsoft’s Job Cuts Continue in 2024

HR Digest

Microsoft’s tally of job cuts in 2024 is going up as the company announces plans to lay off employees from their mixed reality department. Microsoft HoloLens’ layoffs are unsurprising considering how the company has not invested too heavily in its mixed reality services over the last few years. The HoloLens has not been a successful product among the general public, but Microsoft has contracts with the U.S.

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Talent shortage solutions: How to attract & retain top performers

Business Management Daily

By Karl Ahlrichs According to the latest U.S. Census data, we expect a dry spell until around 2030. Projections show that the number of working-age Americans will continue to drop until 2027 before a slow increase. We started our journey focused on high-performing employees, but the next step might be surprising. Before you go further, upskill your existing management in two crucial areas—ethics and active listening.

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Are you being overcharged for your employees' healthcare? Here's how to find out

Employee Benefit News

The medical director of SimplePay Health explains how employers can better control the cost of care.

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Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid has problems getting an invoice paid

Employee Benefits

You might remember we recently implemented a new recognition platform. Early on, the supplier was organised enough to send a sample invoice so we could set up any necessary purchase orders. Well, you do not keep dogs and bark yourself, so I gave that task to my colleague Lazy Susan. That was a couple of months ago, and now the first invoice has finally arrived I forward it to Susan to get it paid. ‘How do I do that’, she asks.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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How to Reschedule an Interview (+ 2 Email Templates)

BetterUp

Jump to section Is it bad to reschedule an interview?

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Build an advisory board: Add value to your business 

WEX Inc.

Advisory boards serve as a point of connection and innovation between your internal stakeholders, customers, and partners. Boards enable a level of cooperation and insight across a number of segments that help you discover, develop, and deploy new products strategically. Here, we’re talking about all things pertaining to advisory boards including why they are such a valuable feature within an organization, what they can help you achieve, and a brief history of WEX’s advisory boards.

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The Impact of the ACA 1557 Final Regulations on Pregnancy and Abortion

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, or any combination thereof, in a health program or activity, any part of which is receiving federal financial assistance. On May 6, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for […] The post The Impact of the ACA 1557 Final Regulations on Pregnancy and Abortion appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.