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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Florida Workers' Comp

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I have often written about technology, robots, and AI. See The Coming Automation (November 2017) Technology Changing Work (November 2018) and The Gig of Participatory Democracy (December 2020). I have predicted various cost-benefit analyses impacting the workplace as tech is adapted and adopted. The self-service kiosk was one of the earliest of these.

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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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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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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 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

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

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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

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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Speaker: Debra Squyres

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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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

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

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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

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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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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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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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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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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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.

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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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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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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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