Money Talk
APRIL 18, 2024
For most financial bloggers, their “best” posts reflect real life experiences with learning lessons for themselves and their readers. So it is with this post that describes recent steps taken to help settle my late brother’s estate. I write from the perspective of a next-of-kin relative. Forensic accounting is defined by Investopedia as “a combination of accounting and investigative techniques.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 18, 2024
More than half of young professionals feel comfortable or very confident about the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of daily life, while only 15 percent reported feeling unsettled or scared about the prospect, according to new research from CEMS , the Global Alliance in Management Education. Half (50 percent) also stated that social media impacts their life positively, while only just over a quarter (27 percent) feel that social media has a negative impac
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
APRIL 18, 2024
A recently decided US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit case, Ryan S. v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., offers some useful insights on the enforcement by private litigants of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Like other similar cases, the case invites questions about the impact of potential changes under the proposed […] The post Lessons from Ryan S. v.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 18, 2024
The UK Green Building Council – which represents some of the UK’s biggest names in the built environment, including housebuilders, banks, social housing providers, local councils, developers, estates and engineering companies and universities – responds to the Scottish Government’s decision to scrap its 2030 climate target. Simon McWhirter, Deputy Chief Executive at UKGBC said: “This decision means Scotland has lost its place as a climate leader.
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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
Florida Workers' Comp
APRIL 18, 2024
Nasa explains "terminal velocity": "An object which is falling through the atmosphere is subjected to two external forces. One force is the gravitational force, expressed as the weight of the object. The other force is the air resistance, or drag of the object. The motion of a falling object can be described by Newton's second law of motion (Force equals mass times acceleration -- F = m a) which can be solved for the acceleration of the object in terms of the net external force and the mass of t
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Employee Benefit News
APRIL 18, 2024
Thoughts on the future can help employers get a jump on what will set them apart, starting now.
InterWest Insurance Services
APRIL 18, 2024
If you’ve noticed a lot of employees asking for time off for a “mental health day,” you aren’t alone. A recent study found that the number of mental health leave-of-absence requests has grown by a third since the COVID-19 pandemic. And, data from ComPsych , a provider of employee assistance programs (EAPs), shows that such leave requests have skyrocketed by more than 300% in the past six years.
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 18, 2024
Employment lawyers argue the decision may create issues for DEI programs that support underrepresented groups in the workplace.
Employee Benefits
APRIL 18, 2024
Public trust in the pensions industry has increased for the fourth consecutive year, according to research by third-party pensions administrator Trafalgar House. Its annual Trust and confidence index , which surveyed more than 2,000 people aged 18 and above to understand how the British public feel about the pensions industry, asked respondents to rate their trust in the industry using a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being ‘not at all’ and 10 being ‘a lot’.
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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.
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 18, 2024
40% of Americans suffer from GI conditions. A reassessment of treatment can help improve their quality of life.
Employee Benefits
APRIL 18, 2024
Global creative network Iris Worldwide has appointed Benita Meswania global chief people officer , as it seeks to redefine and elevate its people offering in line with its growth ambitions and client proposition. Based in the UK, Meswania will report to Ian Millner, chair of Iris Worldwide, and lead a team of more than 20 HR professionals. In her role, she will develop a new global value proposition for talent, leveraging what makes the network unique and creating new strategies for succession,
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 18, 2024
Keith Giarman, president at DHR Global, explains how employers can better approach the RTO debate.
Employee Benefits
APRIL 18, 2024
Darlington Building Society has signed the age-friendly employer pledge as part of its commitment to tackling ageism in the workplace. Launched by the Centre for Ageing Better, the aim of the pledge is to improve the recruitment, retention and development of older workers. By signing, Darlington Building Society has committed to take at least one action a year to improve the way it recruits, manages, retains and supports older employees, as well as valuing the experience, skills and dedication o
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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.
cipHR
APRIL 18, 2024
If it’s time to update your payroll management, you’ll probably be looking for more efficient software, a fully managed arrangement, or something in between. But have you considered the value of integrated HR and payroll software as a single source of information?
Employee Benefits
APRIL 18, 2024
Comedian, actress, model and presenter Ellie Taylor (pictured) will host the Employee Benefits Awards 2024 , on Friday 14 June. Taylor will welcome HR, reward and benefits professionals to this year’s ceremony, which will be held at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), London. The event will provide the reward, benefits and HR industry with the opportunity to recognise and celebrate those driving excellence through their reward and benefits strategies.
HR Digest
APRIL 18, 2024
My inbox explodes with messages from different time zones. How to manage remote teams effectively? The question gnaws at you. You juggle video calls, instant messages, and project updates from a team scattered across the globe. Can you create a sense of unity and achieve results without physically being in the same space? Absolutely. Here are some hard-won lessons I’ve learned to manage a remote team and turn that scattered crew into a high-performing unit.
COMPackage
APRIL 18, 2024
According to a survey conducted by Forbes, a whopping 98% of workers want to work remotely at least some of the time. It’s no surprise why many employers are now offering a remote work setup, or at the very least, a hybrid one. But for this setup to be sustainable in the long run, employers should know how to manage remote workers effectively.
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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
Workplace Insight
APRIL 18, 2024
Ahead of World Earth Day, a new poll from Zest , claims that workers across the UK are increasingly focused on sustainability and expect their employers to do more – particularly younger generations. Half (51 percent) of employees are keen to see their company invest more in sustainability, rising to 61 percent of younger workers aged 18-34. The survey from Zest also reveals that over half (53 percent) would like to see their company investing in more sustainable benefits such as electric vehi
BetterUp
APRIL 18, 2024
Find out about the benefits of AI and what disadvantages this technology implies. Learn why human intelligence is always important despite advances in AI.
cipHR
APRIL 18, 2024
Get expert advice for HR teams and managers tackling workplace bullying.
Business Management Daily
APRIL 18, 2024
Video calling has come a long way since Skype was introduced back in 2003. Today, companies use video conferencing software to perform everything from chat messaging to calendar organization. Apps now even offer captioning so that everything said during a meeting can be sent out later in a transcript. As collaboration tools, modern video conferencing platforms are pretty amazing.
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Employee Benefit News
APRIL 18, 2024
Experts from MomsRising and DoSomething.org break down what the latest abortion bans mean for businesses and the nation.
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