Money Talk
MAY 23, 2024
It seems like scams are everywhere these days and they affect people of all ages. Below are eight expert recommendations to avoid being a victim of fraud: Get a Contract and Read It- Always have written contracts and review them carefully before signing them when engaging contractors or other service providers to perform work. Don’t leave any blank spaces and always keep a copy of any document that you are asked to sign.
Florida Workers' Comp
MAY 23, 2024
The British Broadcasting Corporation British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) noted recently an evolving "arms race" in the realm of deep fakes. The article explains that some humans have a curious ability to identify fake photographs on a reasonably consistent basis. Despite that, the rest of us seemingly struggle in that regard. The supposition is, therefore, that technology will be required.
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 23, 2024
The New York State fiscal year 2024 – 2025 budget institutes a new tax on health plans, including insurers and managed care organizations. This tax has been garnering attention for its promise to yield $4 billion for New York State. The expected revenue from the tax, however, is set to come not from the health […] The post New York State Budget Institutes Revenue-Neutral Health Plan Tax appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
15Five
MAY 23, 2024
“How much time off do we get?” “How does the company investigate harassment?” “What’s the deductible for our health program again? An employee handbook is key to answering questions like these or pointing an employee to the answer. It isn’t a massive document full of all the policies and procedures your organization uses, but it should be an employee’s first reference point when they have a question about anything your company does.
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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
Workplace Insight
MAY 23, 2024
A new study from researchers at Purdue University has found that 52 percent of ChatGPT’s responses to programming queries were ‘riddled’ with misinformation. Even so, people were more likely to trust its answers because they found the application to be so damn polite and well-spoken. It’s the Buster Scruggs of AI. The team examined ChatGPT’s attempts to tackle 517 programming questions.
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Employee Benefit News
MAY 23, 2024
A new ranking from WalletHub revealed where veterans may find the most support after transitioning out of service.
Employee Benefits
MAY 23, 2024
Cisco, logistics business DHL Express and hotel chain Hilton have been named as some of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development in 2024. For the first time, workplace culture organisation Great Place To Work analysed more than 230,000 employees’ responses to identify areas that have the greatest impact on a positive employee perception of development.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 23, 2024
The director of people and culture at HiBob shares how managers can navigate their workers' PTO needs this summer.
Workplace Insight
MAY 23, 2024
The rise of remote work, fuelled by the pandemic, may serve up a hidden danger for employees. Accountants warn that employees who relocate abroad while working for a UK-based company could end up paying income tax in both countries, on top of social security contributions in their host nation. This situation arises from the increased flexibility offered by many companies.
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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 Benefits
MAY 23, 2024
Multinational brewer Carlsberg Group has hired Susanne Skippari as chief human resources officer and a member of its executive committee, due to join in the beginning of September. Skippari will join from Kone, a global firm in the elevator and escalator industry that employs 60,000 people and operates in more than 60 countries, where she served as executive vice president, people and communications, and was a member of the executive board.
Workplace Insight
MAY 23, 2024
New research from ESMT Berlin finds that individuals strategically select the colleagues they evaluate, and the evaluation they give, based on how they want to be perceived. Linus Dahlander, professor of strategy and Lufthansa Group Chair of Innovation at ESMT Berlin, alongside colleagues from Purdue University and INSEAD, investigated the impact of how people evaluate peers based on the behaviours of Wikipedia members, for which peer evaluations are transparent.
Employee Benefits
MAY 23, 2024
Nearly one-quarter (23%) of UK employees are unsure of the size of pension pot they require to achieve their desired retirement income, according to research by online pension provider PensionBee. Its survey of 1,000 working-age UK adults also found that 15% of respondents thought they would need a pension pot of less than £150,000, while 14% estimated they would require a retirement income of between £150,001 and £250,000.
Winston Benefits
MAY 23, 2024
The Rise of Mental Health Benefits While the popularity of mental health benefits was on the rise pre-2020, the pandemic and its aftermath significantly accelerated their adoption. A Fortune article revealed that almost 40% of employers expanded mental health benefits during the pandemic. Fast forward to 2024, and a staggering 62% of employers now provide … Continue reading "The Evolution of Employee Mental Health Benefits" The post The Evolution of Employee Mental Health Benefits appeared
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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.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 23, 2024
These offerings can bring an elevated amount of financial security to workers.
Higginbotham
MAY 23, 2024
The advent of cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses store, process and manage their data. However, this transformation also brings significant cyber and errors and omissions (E&O) liabilities that companies must consider. A common misconception among businesses is that transferring data to the cloud shifts the associated risks to the cloud provider.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 23, 2024
A California bill would have made it illegal for employers to send work-related communications outside of business hours.
WEX Inc.
MAY 23, 2024
Reconciliation challenges are felt directly by your back-office employees, but they also have an indirect impact on your company’s bottom line, forecasting capabilities, and cash flow. Efficient and effective reconciliation can free up your employees to focus on other needs, reduce fraud, and boost customer satisfaction. Fortunately, virtual cards are a smart way to pay and can improve reconciliation.
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
Workplace Insight
MAY 23, 2024
New research from Pearson claims to show the potential of Generative AI to boost workplace productivity by helping UK workers to save ’19 million hours a week’ on routine and repetitive tasks. The new instalment of Pearson’s Skills Outlook series, ‘Reclaim the Clock: How Generative AI Can Power People at Work’ – looks ahead to 2026 and claims too identify the top 10 job tasks with the most time saved by using the technology, in five countries (Australia, Brazil, India, UK and U
WEX Inc.
MAY 23, 2024
Many employees desire a personalized benefits experience, creating a significant challenge for HR teams. They must find the right technology and partner to streamline processes and deliver these personalized interactions while managing complex benefits programs. Keep reading to learn how technology is evolving to streamline HR processes and strategies for selecting the most suitable benefits administration partner.
HR Digest
MAY 23, 2024
Wondering how to discuss promotions without overpromising while still embracing an optimistic tone? You might want to normalize having regular workplace promotion conversations and establish a step-by-step promotion path so you can be on the same page as your employees. Talking to employees about promotions can be a very awkward ordeal. Sometimes you have to deal with promotion requests by letting them down gently and conveying that the time is not right.
3Sixty Insights
MAY 23, 2024
Pamela Stroko is a seasoned HCM Leader with a rich background spanning from practitioner to industry thought leader. With over 20 years of experience, Pamela has excelled in developing HCM strategies that enhance employee experiences, drive productivity, foster compelling cultures, and elevate business performance. We’ll discuss best practices as it relate to: Expert HCM Leadership: With over 20 years of experience, this leader is known for transforming HCM strategies, enhancing employee e
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BetterUp
MAY 23, 2024
Jump to section The importance of performance reviews 53 performance review examples 3 tips for delivering a performance review to an underperformer A performance review is an opportunity to foster growth
3Sixty Insights
MAY 23, 2024
In the B2B world, companies are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, adaptability, and customer-centricity. Agile methodology, which originated in software development, has proven to be a powerful framework for achieving these goals. But what if the benefits of Agile could be harnessed beyond the realm of software? I’ve had very strong results applying Agile principles to other business functions, particularly marketing, and I’d like to share my thoughts in this article.
Business Management Daily
MAY 23, 2024
Which of the following would you label as toxic employees? Jen consistently posts admirable sales figures and ensures the entire team knows it. She is fond of explaining her success strategy, even to those who don’t want to hear it: Look out for number one. Pitching in to help a stressed colleague wastes your own time. Learn to say, “That’s not my job.” Don’t squander your advantages by sharing tips with others on the team.
Employee Benefits
MAY 23, 2024
A former software executive at Gravity Supply Chain Solutions has been awarded £89,900 after an employment tribunal ruled that his employer had discriminated against him in association with his wife’s cancer treatment and that associative discrimination took place due to an underlying insensitivity around her terminal condition. Graham began working for the software firm as head of business partnerships in 2015, initially at its Hong Kong office, and from April 2021 for its UK entity.
Speaker: Jeremy York
2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.
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