Employee Benefit News

JULY 23, 2024

A survey from Upwork found that workers need better guidance on how to use the AI tools that are supposed to be helping them.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 23, 2024

The introduction of the Flexible Working Act is another sign that the concept of the ‘workplace’ has undergone a significant transformation. These shifts in work patterns, office usage and approach are all having dramatic knock-on impacts when it comes to the future of the physical infrastructure of the nation’s office environments, and the investor communities behind them.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 23, 2024

Unemployment is on the rise, job gains are slowing and wage growth is stalling. What does it all mean?

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Employee Benefits

JULY 23, 2024

IT service management business Softcat, hotel chain Hilton and biopharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb have been named some of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2024. The list is produced by global workplace culture firm Great Place To Work. It used its trust index employee survey and analysed the responses of more than 80,000 UK-based female workers.

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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 23, 2024

HSA Bank announced a new adoption assistance plan — should employers be interested?

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 23, 2024

Wealth managers typically focus on other people's retirement plans. But how do they want to spend their own golden years?

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Vantage Circle

JULY 23, 2024

Imagine a scenario where you are in a meeting, sharing your ideas and opinions, reflecting on your expertise, when suddenly a co-worker intervenes, saying, “You’re so articulate for someone coming from your background.” While this might initially seem like a compliment, it reveals an underlying preconceived notion the coworker has of your community or culture.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 23, 2024

Business e-mail compromise scams are now the most common type of cyber attack businesses face, and all types of these attacks are showing no signs of letting up, according to a new report. Nearly three out of every four businesses were targets of these types of attacks and 29% of those firms became victims of successful attacks, which involve criminals impersonating company insiders or vendors to convince key personnel to transfer funds to them, according to the report by Arctic Wolf, a cyber-se

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Employee Benefit News

JULY 23, 2024

A wealth of new business opportunities are ripe for consideration, says a financial expert.

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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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BetterUp

JULY 23, 2024

So much potential power comes from holding a position of leadership. But when you switch to a new organization — or if you lose the title that gave you this power — you lose all of the positional power that came with your title.

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HR Digest

JULY 23, 2024

Imagine leading a company where employee opinions are never sought. Engagement plummets, turnover rises, and daily operations feel like constant crisis management. Like a car running on empty, an organization without feedback can’t go far. Employee feedback fuels growth by highlighting strengths, revealing areas needing improvement, and guiding strategic decisions.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 23, 2024

Unconscious bias has become a popular topic over the past several years, especially in workplace DEI discussions. But what does it mean, and how can organizations address it? Unconscious bias training (UBT) can help business leaders and employees better understand and address bias. UBT is a vital training topic that deals with sensitive issues, so navigating it can be tricky.

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HR Digest

JULY 23, 2024

Insubordination at work can take on many forms but it is most clearly defined as an employee’s refusal to perform their duties or adhere to the rules of an organization. Every workplace has a strict set of principles it follows, and the culture of the workplace can often hinge on the regulations to ensure that every employee operates under the same work conditions.

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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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WEX Inc.

JULY 23, 2024

Colorado’s third-most populous county, Arapahoe, added its first electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet this June. Fleet analytics from Sawatch Labs , an Arapahoe-based startup that WEX acquired in May 2024, aided Arapahoe County’s decision to add EVs to its fleet. “Arapahoe County uses data to take action that measurably decreases our environmental impact,” says Randy Campbell, Arapahoe County Fleet Manager.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 23, 2024

The benefits on offer at Brewers include: Pension A group personal pension (GPP) plan for all employees, with a 4% employee and 5% employer contribution. If employees want to contribute 5% then Brewers will contribute 6%. Healthcare and wellbeing Private medical insurance (PMI) scheme for senior employees, employer paid. Virtual GP. Health cash plan, employer paid.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 23, 2024

Evans Delivery, a family business at heart At Evans Delivery , people stay true to their origins and treat partners as members of an ever-growing family. The transportation and logistics company was founded in 1939 in Pottsville, PA and has since expanded considerably. In its early years, Evans Delivery performed local deliveries, Sears Home runs, and warehousing.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 23, 2024

More than half (57%) of employers said mental health and wellbeing is their greatest concern regarding their employees in light of remote and hybrid working, according to research by health and wellbeing firm Towergate Health and Protection. Its survey of 500 HR professionals also found that 49% are concerned about physical health and wellbeing in light of remote and hybrid working, while 44% are concerned about both financial health and wellbeing, and social wellbeing.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 23, 2024

Global architecture and design firm HLW has announced changes to its London Management Team to support growth across the UK and Europe. These leadership changes come off the back of significant new business wins and reflect the firm’s ambitious plans. Bronte Turner has been promoted to a new global role in the HLW Leadership Team. While remaining actively involved with the clients, team, and projects in London, Bronte will now have global oversight of the Speciality Studios, which include Strate

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Employee Benefits

JULY 23, 2024

Law firm Burness Paull has received menopause-friendly employer reaccreditation in recognition of its ongoing work to support its employees who are experiencing the condition. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation sets standards which employers are required to meet. To achieve this, a panel assesses evidence of effectiveness in an organisation’s culture, policies and practices, training, engagement , and working environment.

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Higginbotham

JULY 23, 2024

In the corporate world, the ability to navigate uncertainties effectively can be the difference between growth and stagnation. Businesses may face various risks that could impact their operations, financial health and future growth. One strategic solution that has gained prominence among businesses is corporate-owned life insurance (COLI). This financial tool is not just about risk mitigation ; it’s about creating stability and planning for the future.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 23, 2024

Health plan fiduciary issues have taken on increased urgency following a new wave of Employee Retirement Income Security Act class action lawsuits filed by plaintiffs’ firms.

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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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Employer Connection

JULY 23, 2024

As the summer heats up, it is important to know how to stay safe while outside and in the sun for extended periods of time. Included Health, a medical second opinion that also offers wellness information, is here to provide tips for safe skin in the sun. Your covered employees can view the recorded webinar here by entering the password SkinHealth. In addition, Included Health’s webinar on Preventing Burnout can be access here without a password.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 23, 2024

Health plan fiduciary issues have taken on increased urgency following a new wave of Employee Retirement Income Security Act class action lawsuits filed by plaintiffs’ firms.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 23, 2024

A new study from the Open Research Lab found that while unconditional cash transfers such as universal basic income slightly reduced employment rates and work hours, they increased the financial stability and agency of recipients. People were 2 percent less likely to be employed and worked 1.3 fewer hours weekly but had higher incomes when including the cash transfers.

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cipHR

JULY 23, 2024

The COO’s role, if you have one, is to make decisions about the organisation’s operations. They have both a short-term, granular perspective on day-to-day operational issues and a long-term, bigger-picture view on how to position the organisation for success and manage risk.

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