Employee Benefit News

JUNE 18, 2024

The founder of Journey shares 5 approaches that redefine employee well-being

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 18, 2024

A UNESCO report published today warns that unless decisive action is taken to integrate ethical principles, AI could distort the historical record of the Holocaust and fuel antisemitism. The report cautions that not only can Generative AI enable malicious actors to seed disinformation and hate-fueled narratives, but it can also inadvertently invent false or misleading content about the Holocaust.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 18, 2024

While employers have voiced support for DEI, it's still not enough to make LGBTQ employees feel safe.

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HR Digest

JUNE 18, 2024

U.S. banking behemoth Wells Fargo recently fired employees for faking keyboard activity to create the illusion of working without actively being at their desks. The staff members were fired for “mouse jiggling,” which refers to the use of technology to imitate activity that keeps the computer alert by mimicking a human presence. This ensures that any employee monitoring software does not pick up the fact that the employee is not actively using their device.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 18, 2024

Vanguard found that baby boomers' retirement outlook has improved, and here's why.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 18, 2024

A new report from Indeed , released two weeks ahead of the UK General Election, suggests that more than 2 in 5 (42 percent) Brits are struggling to make ends meet. According to the survey of over 2,000 British people, those in the North East of England feel most comfortable, with less than a third (32 percent) struggling, while almost half (48 percent) of those in Scotland say their pay isn’t keeping pace.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 18, 2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , employers typically pay around 80% of traditional employer-sponsored healthcare plans on behalf of employees. With rising healthcare costs, your business is most likely struggling to solve this key problem: how to maintain financial stability while providing robust benefits to your employees. But what solutions can actually provide benefits to your business?

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 18, 2024

In a recent article in Managed Healthcare Executive, Peter Wehrwein examines the trend of self-funding of group health benefits by smaller employers who used to depend mainly or entirely on fully insured programs. The shift to self-funding, the article explains, is grounded in the Employee Retirement Income Security (ERISA), which exempts self-funded plans from state […] The post Group Medical Captives, Level Funding and US Healthcare Policy appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 18, 2024

A labor attorney shares how employers can avoid legal slip-ups and support workers growing their families.

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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

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HR Lineup

JUNE 18, 2024

In an increasingly digital world, the job market has seen a significant shift towards online platforms. While this shift has facilitated greater access to job opportunities, it has also paved the way for fraudulent activities, particularly recruitment scams. A recruitment scam notice is a warning issued by companies, recruitment agencies, or job boards to alert job seekers about fraudulent job offers, fake recruiters, and other deceptive practices aimed at exploiting individuals.

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Employee Benefit News

JUNE 18, 2024

Recent grads are looking to find entry level jobs that help them develop a career. Here are the 20 best opportunities.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JUNE 18, 2024

In recent years, various sources including SunLife and the Business Group on Health have reported that cancer leads high-cost health claims for self-funded plans. Claims data shows the top three diagnoses currently driving claims are cancer, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal diseases. It’s no […] The post Health Plan Oncology Offerings—Designing the Best Possible Benefit appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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BetterUp

JUNE 18, 2024

Managing up is a key skill that serves leaders and direct reports at all levels. Showing initiative and leadership skills are necessary if you’re aiming to quickly advance up the corporate ladder. This is particularly true when you’re aiming to secure a management position. But how do you strike the right balance?

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Florida Workers' Comp

JUNE 18, 2024

Drugs and drug use are seemingly a constant in the news. There are efforts to further decriminalize pot on hand. See Dopey (May 2024). There is also a persistence in press mischaracterization of those efforts with focus on the word "legal." See Edibles and Illness (November 2023) and the posts cited there. It is intriguing to see people face workplace consequences, even job loss, as a result of using dope they erroneously think is "legal.

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Patriot Software

JUNE 18, 2024

Tax withholding is an essential piece of the payroll puzzle. One of the taxes you must withhold from employee wages is the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) tax. You must also contribute an employer portion of the OASDI tax. OASDI tax is more commonly referred to as Social Security tax.

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3Sixty Insights

JUNE 18, 2024

Kamal Pradhan is a seasoned HR professional with a diverse background in entertainment, oil, gas, and mining. He’s currently Vice President of HR Technology and Operations at Signify Health. On this #HRTechChat, Kamal shares his wealth of experience and knowledge with Dylan Teggart, discussing how to connect the dots between technology and the employee experience.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 18, 2024

Remote work productivity: Does working from home hinder productivity? It’s a question the professional world has been trying to answer since the pandemic made remote work ‘the new normal’ for many companies. According to data gathered in August 2023, 12.2% of U.S. employees work remotely full-time, while 4.7 million employees work from home at least some of the time (hybrid work).

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 18, 2024

People who experience conflict in the workplace have lower job satisfaction and are more likely to experience poorer mental and physical health, according to the CIPD Good Work Index 2024. The CIPD’s latest report showed a quarter (25 percent) of UK employees – an estimated eight million people – have experienced workplace conflict in the past year.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 18, 2024

The Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC), managed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), has agreed to a one-year pay deal over the next year for builders. The deal, which was also agreed with trade union Unite, includes a 4% wage rate increase, one extra day of holiday, and a 4% increase for daily fares and lodging allowances in line with January’s Consumer Prices Index.

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3Sixty Insights

JUNE 18, 2024

Kamal Pradhan is a seasoned HR professional with a diverse background in entertainment, oil, gas, and mining. He’s currently Vice President of HR Technology and Operations at Signify Health. On this #HRTechChat, Kamal shares his wealth of experience and knowledge with Dylan Teggart, discussing how to connect the dots between technology and the employee experience.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 18, 2024

The Danish men’s national football team has signed a four-year pay agreement with the Danish Football Association (DBU) that also supports the women’s team. The agreement, which was arranged with Danish player union Spillerforeningen, will come into effect after this year’s UEFA Euro championships. It will see male and female players receive the same basic remuneration for appearing for the national team, as well as a 50% insurance coverage upgrade for the women’s team and a 40% upgrade for the

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HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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JUNE 18, 2024

FutureLearn is a leading online education platform, offering a diverse range of courses from top universities and organizations around the world. Launched in December 2012, it was created by The Open University in partnership with SEEK Ltd., with the mission to transform access to education by providing high-quality courses that are accessible to learners globally.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 18, 2024

Hundreds of Morrisons’ warehouse and logistics employees based in Cheshire and Yorkshire have accepted new terms related to their pensions, pay and working conditions , from 1 July. The workers, who are members of trade union Unite, will see a 9% increase on all rates of pay including weekend incentive premiums and freezer allowance, while existing additional anti-social hours shift pay will be maintained.

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HR Lineup

JUNE 18, 2024

Coursera, a leading online learning platform, has transformed the landscape of education by providing access to high-quality courses from renowned universities and institutions worldwide. Founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera has grown exponentially, offering a diverse array of courses, specializations, and degrees to millions of learners across the globe.

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Bayzat

JUNE 18, 2024

The human resources (HR) field is booming, with an increasing demand for skilled professionals who can effectively manage and develop an organization’s workforce. In UAE and beyond, CIPD certificates have become the gold standard for HR qualifications, signifying expertise and opening doors to exciting career opportunities. If you’re looking to build a successful career in HR or L&D, then pursuing a CIPD certificate could be the next step toward achieving your goals.

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