Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In 2019, my husband and I purchased a brand new home in an age 55+ community located in Ocala, Florida. With five years of experience living here, now is a good time to reflect on this experience. Below are some insights for others who might be considering a similar move: HOA Living- Our homeowners’ association (HOA) fee includes two community clubhouses; amenities (e.g., spa, pool, bocce and pickleball courts), landscaping, and a lifestyle office that organizes dozens of monthly events for resi

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Patrick Ismond, head of diversity and inclusion at the RSPCA, will present a session on inclusivity on the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2024. The session, titled Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at the RSPCA: A journey towards inclusivity will take place on Wednesday 9 October at 1pm. It will explore how the RSPCA embedded diversity, equity, and inclusion into its culture and operations, and how understanding human behaviours and their impact on adopting an open and inclus

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Southwest Airlines has turned to flight cuts, and by extension, job cuts in Atlanta. Around 300 pilots and flight attendants are expected to be impacted by the Southwest Airlines reductions plans next year. The changes were announced in a company memo that was circulated to employees, coming a day before Southwest’s investor day where further discussions on their future strategy are expected to take place.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

FSA, HRA and HSA plan administrators must beware of companies that are misrepresenting which food and wellness expenses can be reimbursed.

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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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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

New Survey Data Reveals Prevalent Conditions and Increased Telehealth Use As more employees grapple with mental well-being, organizations are challenged with implementing new solutions to support mental health in the workplace. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits: 2024 Survey, a new […] The post Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Employers Improve Response, but Employees Continue to Struggle appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Qandle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Managing employee compensation is one of the most critical aspects of Human Resource Management (HRM). It’s not just about paying salaries; it involves understanding the complexities of compensation structures, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and providing fair and motivating rewards to employees. However, compensation management can be an overwhelming process if not handled properly.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This once temporary post-pandemic solution may have potential to become a long-term benefit for companies willing to embrace it.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Britvic, C and C Group, Diageo, and Tate and Lyle have been named among the top UK employers on the Women in Work 100 list. In order to create the list, Women in Work analysed 400 of the largest UK organisations across 24 sectors to compare progress in terms of future-proofed workplaces that maintain high standards of gender equity over the long-term.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The social welfare and advocacy group is endorsing more than 70 candidates across state, House and Senate races.

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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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Software development platform CloudBees has hired Richa Gupta as chief human resources officer. In this role, Gupta will support CloudBees’ global expansion efforts and its intended evolution as a strategic enterprise transformation partner. Gupta has more than 25 years’ experience leading HR functions at global businesses across various industries and sizes.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding the Letter of Medical Necessity guidelines and process can save valuable time and quicken communication with employees who need them.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Investment bank and financial services business Citigroup, law firm TLT and North East London NHS Foundation Trust have been named as some of the top flexible and family-friendly UK employers for 2024. For the 15th consecutive year, charity Working Families has compiled a list of the top flexible and family-friendly UK employers from the public, private and third sectors.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Trust in the company's board fell to 38%, with only 15% of employees saying reorganization has improved their working conditions.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As we approach the end of the year and begin forming our goals for the upcoming year, we reflect on how accounts payable departments can set meaningful goals and measure performance in these challenging financial times. By following our recommendations for a formal goal-setting and performance review process, your AP department will be well-prepared to excel in 2025 and beyond.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Employees in the agriculture, mining and construction industries have an average of $185,511 in retirement savings.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On September 9, 2024, the US Departments of Health and Human Services , Labor, and the Treasury finalized a rule related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. This rule introduces significant updates to mental health and substance use disorder benefits, ensuring parity with medical and surgical benefits.

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Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Unlimited PTO policies are becoming more popular, but they can come with advantages and challenges. Understanding the pros and cons for both employees and employers is key when deciding if an unlimited paid time off program is right for your organization. What is unlimited PTO? Unlimited PTO is a self-managed paid time off policy that allows employees to take as much paid time off as they need without the constraints of a pre-determined number of days per year.

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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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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re an employer, is your in-house benefits administration team struggling to juggle the multitude of complexities behind running a successful benefits administration program? Are you spending too much time and resources trying to keep up to date with compliance changes and providing the technology and services your employees need for a positive benefits experience?

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Flimp Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It’s not easy being an HR professional these days. The cost of healthcare and employer-sponsored health plans are on the rise in 2024. According to some estimates, the year will see a nearly 9% increase in the cost of medical care benefits, and inflation alone is not to blame. Cutting-edge medical technologies and new medications (such as Ozempic) are among the factors driving up costs.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By Paul Falcone Have you ever heard of the STEEP framework? Social scientists, economists and others use it to understand the large-scale drivers from which trends are born. STEEP stands for social, technological, economic, environmental and political. It applies well to the many challenges employers and workers face today. Managing conflict in the workplace nowadays comes from several STEEP sources, especially the political category, and it’s no wonder.

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Empuls

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Employee morale is more than just how happy workers are – it’s the overall feeling that drives their engagement, productivity, and satisfaction at work. High morale doesn’t just benefit employees; it also boosts the company’s bottom line.  Studies have shown that organizations with highly engaged employees outperform those without by up to 202%, and those with low morale tend to suffer from high turnover rates and decreased productivity.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Caption: Employers looking for ways to support employees facing rising living costs—your search ends here! While statistics indicate that the cost-of-living crisis may have peaked in the summer of 2022, 52% of Brits still report high living expenses. This ongoing challenge remains a crucial concern for businesses. Employers are stepping up, finding ways to assist their teams during these challenging times, aiming to keep life as affordable and enjoyable as possible.

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Empuls

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Motivating employees often requires more than just passion for the work itself. External rewards, or extrinsic motivation, have a key role in keeping employees driven. These motivators can be financial incentives like bonuses and raises or rewards such as recognition and promotions. In fact, research from Gallup highlights that nearly 85% of employees report feeling disengaged at work, often due to a lack of recognition or reward.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Join OnHand and Refugee Support on 11 October at 11:30am for a compelling live webinar, From Crisis to Community: Changing the Narrative on Refugees. We’re working with experts to confront and dispel stigmas surrounding refugees. In a time of deep political divides and a rapidly changing world, this event will delve into the heart of the refugee crisis and explore its current state.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

According to a new poll from hiring platform Indeed , around a third of small businesses are scared to implement AI, despite acknowledging the many apparent benefits of doing so. According to Indeed’s survey of 1,000 business leaders at British small businesses, 41 percent of small firms want to integrate the technology into their business, but don’t know where to start.

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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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