Thu.Aug 01, 2024

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Three Personal Finance Book Anniversaries: Lessons Learned

Money Talk

I’ve solely authored three personal finance trade books so far during my life and 2024 is a milestone year. 2024 is the anniversary of Saving On A Shoestring (my first book published 30 years ago in 1994) and Investing On A Shoestring (published 25 years ago in 1999). In addition, four years ago on August 3, 2020, my latest book, Flipping A Switch : Your Guide to Happiness and Financial Security in Later Life , was published.

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The Importance of Inclusion in the workplace

Achievers

Inclusion in the workplace should be a top priority for organizations striving to cultivate an engaging company culture and foster a strong sense of belonging among employees. According to Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace , inclusive work environments can boost employee productivity, performance, and engagement. In fact, organizations that make the effort to foster an inclusive company culture experience a 56% increase in performance, as well as a 37% decrease in absenteeism.

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Nevada Regulations Clarify EWA Requirements

PayrollOrg

Effective July 1, 2024, the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Financial Institutions Division, issued final regulations to further clarify requirements in the state’s earned wage access (EWA) law.

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Conquering the challenges of becoming a new manager

Business Management Daily

Transitioning successfully from an individual contributor to a people-manager role is no easy feat. After all, what made you successful as an individual contributor can potentially hold you back in terms of your leadership success. Why? One simple word: Control. When you were an individual contributor, you controlled everything on your desk or work area.

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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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The Whitelist

Florida Workers' Comp

I find that technology largely remains a mystery to me. As I meander along my path to obsolescence, the devices and software just keep improving, changing, and evolving. It is both challenging and sometimes frustrating to keep up. There is a tendency to become technology resistant as time passes, but it is incumbent upon us to make those small, periodic adjustments lest we find ourselves behind the curve.

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Gen Xers were voted the best managers among their colleagues

Employee Benefit News

Being the middle generation has made it easier to understand the needs of their multigenerational colleagues.

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From buzzwords to benefits: The real impact of employee mentoring

Insperity

Employee mentoring programs aren’t just buzzwords to add to job descriptions and career pages. Creating a method that supports chemistry and lasting productivity through an effective mentorship program has a place in your strategic planning. We’ve spent the last few years re-learning what employees need and want. The Great Resignation has shown us that individuals are more than willing to make big career changes if it means moving somewhere they feel they’ll: Be more valued Have more flexi

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Wells Fargo sued over drug costs in employee health plan

Employee Benefit News

Former employees' Minnesota lawsuit accuses the bank of overpaying for prescription drugs, claiming mismanagement of the bank's health plan drove up costs for workers.

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Addictions Are Rising Among Workers; What Employers Can Do

InterWest Insurance Services

According to a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 10% of America’s workers are dependent on one substance or another. The nation is still battling the biggest drug scourge: opioid and fentanyl. Provisional data from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate that in 2023 there were an estimated 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S., 81,083 of which were opioid-related.

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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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What it means to be a chief sustainability officer

Employee Benefit News

A former CSO shares her experience with the role, as well as predictions for what the future could hold for corporate sustainability.

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Top 10 Programmatic Job Advertising Platforms in 2024

HR Lineup

In the rapidly evolving landscape of recruitment and talent acquisition, programmatic job advertising platforms have become indispensable tools for HR professionals. These platforms leverage advanced algorithms and data-driven approaches to optimize job ad placements, ensuring that employers reach the most relevant candidates with minimal effort. As we move through 2024, the market is bustling with platforms that promise to streamline and enhance the recruitment process.

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Are your unlimited PTO policies actually working?

Employee Benefit News

Without the right oversight, workers can fall back on old habits and accidentally make their new benefit obsolete.

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Virgin Hotels Collection appoints chief people officer

Employee Benefits

Virgin Hotels Collection has appointed Johanna Kent chief people officer. Kent joins the executive team with more than 27 years of experience. Her appointment is part of Virgin Hotels Collection’s commitment to attracting top talent and fostering innovation within the hospitality industry. She has cultivated employee experiences and achieved goals in talent acquisition, leadership development, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures.

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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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Fixed retirement dates: A unique succession opportunity for executives

Employee Benefit News

Advanced understanding of an exit date can help alleviate stress and uncertainty for retirees and employers.

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Air Partner receives further disability confident employer accreditation

Employee Benefits

Aviation services group Air Partner has been awarded the disability confident employer level two accreditation in recognition of its work on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The Disability Confident scheme, which was introduced by the UK government in 2013, aims to support employers to engage the talents of disabled people within the workforce, and create more opportunities for employment and more inclusive working environments.

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The FTC non-compete ban is in limbo — here's what that means for employers

Employee Benefit News

Philadelphia and Texas federal courts have recently issued contradictory rulings on the validity of the FTC non-compete ban.

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Moog completes £25 million pensions buy-in

Employee Benefits

Moog, a motion control solutions supplier, has completed a £25 million pensions buy-in for its retirement benefits plan. The buy-in transaction, which was completed in partnership with Just Group and Gallagher, secures the benefits of 28 deferred members and 139 current pensioner members. Gallagher worked with the trustees to monitor the affordability of a potential buy-in and was appointed as risk transfer brokers for the transaction in 2022, when it established a joint working group between th

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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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Understanding Service Awards and Taxation Benefits in the US and Canada

Vantage Circle

In the fast-paced business environment, where talent retention is a top priority, the importance of recognizing employee loyalty and longevity cannot be overstated. This is where service awards play a pivotal role in the North American businesses. Service awards, long celebrated as milestones of employee commitment, have evolved significantly. They now serve as strategic tools that do more than just honor years of service; they play a pivotal role in shaping an organization's culture and en

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Equality watchdog names six employers that have not reported gender pay gap data

Employee Benefits

Defence and security technology firm Ultra Electronics and Norchem Healthcare have been named as some of the employers that have missed deadlines to report their 2023-2024 gender pay gap data. Private sector organisations across Britain and English public bodies with 250 or more employees are legally required to publish their gender pay gap information each year.

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Tech workers and young people will need a major skills upgrade if they are to keep up with AI

Workplace Insight

The vast majority (92 percent) of ICT roles are expected to undergo big changes as a result of advancements in artificial intelligence and the technology continues to transform the information and communications (ICT) sector according to a new report from tech giants, Cisco, Microsoft and Google. The AI-enabled ICT Workforce Consortium, led by Cisco has published the “ Transformational Opportunity of AI on ICT Jobs ” report, offering guidance on the areas for of concern for workers to reskill in

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Onboarding Best Practices: Don’t Let Your New Hires Fend for Themselves

Abel HR

The onboarding process is a critical phase for new hires, setting the tone for their entire tenure with your company. At Abel HR, we understand the importance of a structured and supportive onboarding experience. This blog outlines best practices to ensure your new hires feel welcomed, informed, and prepared to contribute from day one. 1. Start Before Day One Onboarding should begin before the new hire’s first day.

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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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Grilling safety tips every homeowner should know

Higginbotham

Worried about grilling accidents or fires? Knowing the right grilling safety tips can help prevent disasters from occurring when you’re grilling outside. These tips can help you grill safely and keep your home and loved ones protected. The Importance of Grilling Safety Grilling safety isn’t an optional precaution; it’s a vital aspect of protecting your home and family from potential disasters.

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Trending in Telehealth: July 2024

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

In this “Trending in Telehealth” installment, Amanda Enyeart and Jay Hyun Lee of McDermott’s Healthcare Group highlight a new Pennsylvania law that requires health insurance coverage for telehealth and in-home program services for pregnant and postpartum women. Read more here.

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Monthly Research Recap | July 2024

3Sixty Insights

Recent Research: eBook: Empowering HR With Modern People Performance Analytics to Help Drive Three Kinds of Business Transformation The future of work is dependent on people as the key to organizational success. With HR playing a pivotal role through advanced people performance analytics, these analytics offer detailed insights into employee performance, diversity, equity, inclusion, and learning and development, and are becoming increasingly prescriptive with AI advancements.

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2023 Distinguished Employee – Tamera Baiz

InterWest Insurance Services

Announcing 2023 InterWest Insurance Services Distinguished Employee Winner! Tamera Baiz Administration, Receptionist Chico Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.