PayrollOrg
MAY 20, 2024
The minimum salary level for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) “white collar” exemptions will increase in two steps, beginning July 1. This will have an impact on state white collar exemption thresholds.
Workplace Insight
MAY 20, 2024
The pandemic radically changed the way we work and kick-started the proliferation of the hybrid model and widespread remote work. Now the picture has shifted once more, with headlines pointing to increasing return to the office policies introduced by organisations, with greater productivity and collaboration among their top reasons for doing so. Dubbed the year of the ‘Great Office Return’ by Virgin Media 02 Business Movers Index , 2023 saw four in ten companies mandating a return to the five-da
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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
A legislative fix to surprise medical billing is not working the way lawmakers imagined it would work. According to this Politico Pro article, private equity groups are disproportionately benefiting from the No Surprises Act, and the law may inadvertently lead to higher health insurance premiums. Access the article. The post Surprise Medical Billing Law ‘Not Working the Way We Want It to Work’ appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
A employment and liability expert explains what's driving the uptick and romantic prospects and how to mitigate the risk.
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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
Vantage Circle
MAY 20, 2024
Introduction to Employee Engagement Software It is no secret that employee engagement is crucial for companies to thrive in the modern workplace. But how can you ensure engagement? What do you need to do to engage your employees? These questions might be hovering in your mind. In the tech-driven modern workplace, using technology to build employee engagement tools is rather a smart move.
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HR Lineup
MAY 20, 2024
Human Resource Planning (HRP) is a critical component of an organization’s strategic framework. It involves forecasting the organization’s future human resource needs and developing strategies to meet those needs. Effective HRP ensures that the organization has the right number of people, with the right skills, in the right places, at the right times.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
Flexjobs put together a list of companies that incentivize employees to take time off.
Employee Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
The cost of poor employee mental health has been found to be £51 billion per year, down from £56 billion in 2021, but up from £45 billion in 2019, according to new research from Deloitte. The professional services network surveyed 3,156 working adults, of which 1,834 were working parents, for its Mental health and employers: the case for investment report.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
These tried and true soft skills can increase employee performance, promote teamwork and improve business outcomes.
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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 20, 2024
Credit: tomertu/Shutterstock Need to know: Benefits strategies have evolved because of influences including employee expectation, cost and the pandemic. Flexible benefits , voluntary benefits, and allowances or pots offer the potential for greater personalisation. A robust communications programme delivering frequent messaging in different formats helps employees know what is available, increasing the value of the benefits package.
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster, shares how graduates feel about entering the job market in 2024.
Employee Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
Cotswolds-based income protection provider Cirencester Friendly Society employs around 100 people across a range of roles including underwriting, claims and sales and development. Its human resources director, Mike Hazell, joined in 2021. “The organisation offered a generous range of benefits , but employees had to go through a manual process if they wanted to change anything,” he says.
Vantage Circle
MAY 20, 2024
Introduction to Employee Engagement Software It is no secret that employee engagement is crucial for companies to thrive in the modern workplace. But how can you ensure engagement? What do you need to do to engage your employees? These questions might be hovering in your mind. In the tech-driven modern workplace, using technology to build employee engagement tools is rather a smart move.
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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 Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
A UK employment appeal tribunal (EAT) has upheld a tribunal’s decision that it had jurisdiction to hear the unfair dismissal claim brought by an employee who worked on a superyacht which had not entered UK waters. Lindsay Gordon, originally from Aberdeen, was a stewardess working on a superyacht managed by the Yacht Management Company. Her employment contract terms detailed that her place of work and accommodation was on the vessel.
WEX Inc.
MAY 20, 2024
Truck drivers don’t need to carry around much cash these days because bank cards make purchasing easy. Credit and debit cards are conveniently accepted at retail stores for even the smallest purchases like a pack of gum, and you can even get cash back with your purchase. Unlike a grocery store or convenience store, however, most truck stops don’t allow your drivers to buy a small item and get cash back, and there may be times when your drivers are on the road and need access to quick cash.
Employee Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
Health provider Novus Health has received living pension employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. The employer delivers free audiology, physiotherapy and dermatology services on behalf of the NHS. It employs 65 members of staff from its Horbury headquarters and four local health and wellbeing hubs in Wakefield, Pontefract, Normanton and Sandal.
PeopleKeep
MAY 20, 2024
Modern medicine allows patients to receive comprehensive, life-saving treatments every day. However, advancements in healthcare come with a cost. Without health insurance, a serious medical procedure in a hospital can cost more than the average U.S. annual household income, which was $74,580 in 2022 1. Due to this high cost, individuals who require treatment often weigh the need for healthcare against a potentially high medical bill.
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
Employee Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
Global toy and family entertainment business Mattel has appointed Karen Ancira as its new executive vice president and chief people officer , effective this month. Ancira will report to Ynon Kreiz, chairman and chief executive officer of Mattel. In her new role, she will focus on building progressive workplace cultures, fostering organisational development and effectiveness, and spearheading diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives.
HR Digest
MAY 20, 2024
Despite the wins leading up to the UAW Mercedes vote, unionization efforts have fallen apart at the Mercedes plant in Alabama. The UAW Mercedes rejection was solidified recently as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced the results of the elections held last week, stating that 56 percent of the 4,687 total votes cast had denied the desire to unionize.
Employee Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
Employee benefits provider Vivup and group protection and investment provider Canada Life UK have been shortlisted in the Best supplier to work for category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. This award was created to recognise an organisation that uses its benefits package to position itself as an attractive employer beyond offering its own products and services to its workforce.
Business Management Daily
MAY 20, 2024
The employee life cycle isn’t just HR jargon – it’s the roadmap to building a high-performing, happy team. To recruit top talent, boost productivity, and reduce employee turnover, you must prioritize an exceptional employee experience. What’s that? In its simplest form, your employee experience refers to how your employees perceive your organization while working for you.
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Employee Benefits
MAY 20, 2024
It’s no secret that HR professionals play a vital role in shaping the future of work. You must adapt to changes in real time to ensure that turnover goes down and employee satisfaction remains high. From leveraging analytics for better decision-making to embracing inclusive policies that foster a diverse workplace, the role of HR is evolving. In this article, Mo’s employee experience experts break down the most talked about trends to help you decide which innovations to incorporate i
The Workcomp Writer
MAY 20, 2024
Caveat: Not All Hired Hands Are Employees A Louisiana appellate court has ruled that a “jouster” working at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival was a “performer,” exempt from coverage under the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act [La. R.S. 23:1035(B)(2)] and, therefore, his claim for benefits regarding injuries he sustained in a fall from his horse were not compensable as a matter of law [ McKeane v.
Pacific Prime
MAY 20, 2024
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, organizations must adapt to stay competitive and thrive in the market. Among all possible strategies, building a dynamic, innovative, and resilient workplace is the top sustainable solution for many companies. Dynamism, innovation, and resilience can be attributed to one fundamental concept– Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Employee Benefit News
MAY 20, 2024
JPMorgan Chase is immersing every new banking employee in artificial-intelligence training.
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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