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A Long-Term, Part-Time Employee or a Former Long-Term, Part-Time Employee, That Is the Question

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

Under the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Act, employers must provide long-term, part-time employees the opportunity to make elective deferrals under their 401(k) plans and, beginning in 2025, their 403(b) plans. Under the new rules, long-term, part-time employees include those employees who complete at least 500 hours of service in three consecutive years (reduced to […] The post A Long-Term, Part-Time Employee or a Former Long-Term, Part-Time Employee, That Is the Question appeared first on EM

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70% of employers have global minimum standard for benefits

Employee Benefits

Almost three-quarters (70%) of employers have a global minimum standard for their employee benefits, according to research by global advisory firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Priorities for employee benefits: a global HQ perspective survey found this figure was almost double the 36% of respondents which said they have a global minimum standard in 2019.

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Workplace design and the corrective force of rediscovery

Workplace Insight

It has become something of a preoccupation of mine to consider why so many of the conversations we hold about workplace design are largely about the rediscovery of old ideas. It may be because there are constants about how people interact with their surroundings and each other and the truisms underlying those interactions. Although these are often reframed by the amount of data we now have to support them, some things never change.

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41% of employers have a dedicated carer’s leave policy

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits poll: Two-fifths (41%) of organisations have a dedicated carer’s leave policy , according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Almost one-third (31%) of respondents said that they do not have a dedicated carer’s leave policy, with 28% stating that they do not have one but are planning on implementing one in the future. Earlier this month, employee benefits provider Unum UK enhanced its carer’s leave policy in order to further support its employees with caring responsibilit

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

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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The 25 best jobs for 2024

Employee Benefit News

The job search platform measured opportunity, flexibility and salary to find some of the best options available to the workforce.

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As climate change impacts workers, employers have an opportunity to act

Employee Benefit News

Weather-based issues are leading to financial hardship, especially for low and medium-income workers.

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It’s Time to Post Your OSHA Form 300A

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers with 10 or more employees must post their completed OSHA Form 300A by Feb. 1 and keep it posted in their workplace until April 30. The form must be posted where the company usually posts other employee notices, like minimum wage and workplace safety notices. Form 300A summarizes the total number of fatalities, missed workdays, job transfers or restrictions, and injuries and illnesses as recorded on Form 300.

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15 most hated jobs of 2024

Employee Benefit News

Adzuna analyzed job ads to see which people are least likely to click on, and the results are in.

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From Parental to Bereavement: The Latest Paid Leave Policy Trends 

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals current paid leave trends in workplaces throughout the U.S. The Paid Leave in the Workplace 2024 Survey Report provides a glimpse into what organizations are offering for vacation, sick leave, parental leave and […] The post From Parental to Bereavement: The Latest Paid Leave Policy Trends appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

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.

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How Do You Recruit Top Talent On A Small Budget?

HR Lineup

In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for the success of any business. However, for small businesses operating on limited budgets, the challenge of recruiting top talent can be particularly daunting. Despite financial constraints, there are several effective strategies that small businesses can employ to identify, attract, and retain the best candidates.

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66% believe a retirement crisis is looming

Employee Benefit News

A survey from Clever revealed that many retirees are panicked and unsure about their financial future in retirement.

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How to Pay Employees: The Different Ways to Pay Your Employees

Patriot Software

How do you pay your employees? With checks? Direct deposit? Other? There are several ways to pay employees, especially as money continues to move into the digital sphere. If you want to know how to pay employees, take a look at these ways to pay your employees. And boy, do you have options.

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#HRandPayroll20: Begin With the End in Mind – Global Payroll Strategy with Special Guest Sylwia Korhonen

3Sixty Insights

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome global payroll transformation thought leader and Associate Director of Global Payroll Transformation for Fresenius Medical Care, Sylwia Korhonen, to the show to talk global payroll strategy! After getting to know Sylwia and her unique path to global payroll, the group discusses the importance of global payroll strategy in successful transformation.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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.

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Return to office mandates linked to higher business travel costs

Workplace Insight

The majority of UK travel managers (89 percent) say travel is a growing business priority in 2024, anticipating increased budgets driven by return-to-office policies, inflation and ESG requirements. This is a key finding in new research by Uber for Business which claims to reveal a resurgent demand for business travel. The research, drawing insights from over 250 corporate travel managers across the UK, sets out to explore the top business travel trends and challenges to watch in 2024.

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UPS plans to cut 12,000 jobs and force employees back into the office

Employee Benefit News

UPS plans to cut 12,000 management jobs to save the company $1 billion this year.

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The three biggest disruptors of our time

Workplace Insight

When we look at the context for change, we many times just look internally at what we think needs to change for whatever reason and then set about making that happen. Rarely do we think about what is going on for the people within the organisation and just how ready they and the organisation itself are for the actual change and the disruptors that underly it.

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DWP publishes updated occupational pension schemes regulations

Employee Benefits

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has published the final version of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2024 and a consultation response. It has outlined what is required of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes in funding, investment strategy revisions are clearer on the flexibilities that were intended within the draft regulations, and has assured that the investment in the sustainable growth of sponsoring employers’ businesses i

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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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March 28, 2024 – Health Insurance Captives and Cost-Containment Initiatives

InterWest Insurance Services

WHEN: March 28, 2024 10:00 am – 11:30 am WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Business Owners, HR Professionals, CFOs, Finance Professionals JOIN US TO LEARN MORE: The benefits market is in a perpetual state of flux, and this year is no exception. With health insurance rates steadily rising, employers are seeking alternative solutions to combat escalating premiums.

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Ministry of Justice to increase pay for some criminal legal aid solicitors

Employee Benefits

The Ministry of Justice is to give criminal legal aid solicitors working in police stations and youth courts a pay increase from this summer. It will invest £16 million to increase fees for solicitors working in police stations, while it has allocated £5.1 million to augment pay for those taking on youth court legal aid work for the most serious offences by £548 per case.

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Long Overdue Public Safety Worker Coverage

Workers' Compensation

Legislation has been reintroduced to provide workers’ compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed an occupational illness or injury flowing from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. A closer look at the legislation reveals that it removes defenses such as causal relationship, statute of limitations, and jurisdiction. Complicated statutory and regulatory challenges may ultimately offset the benefits offered.

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April 18, 2024 – 2nd Quarter Employers’ School Webinar – Leave Management

InterWest Insurance Services

WHEN: April 18, 2024 9:00 am – 12:00 pm JOIN US TO LEARN MORE: Managing state and federal leaves of absence can be a complex task. The interaction between FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and workers’ compensation can be challenging for even the most experienced HR professionals. In addition to overseeing various types of leave, employers must navigate the dynamic landscape of state and federal employment regulations, including SB553-the new CA Workplace Violence Prevention Law.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Employee recognition and rewards programs

Higginbotham

Employees are the key to your organization’s success. Recognizing their efforts through well-designed reward programs isn’t just a nice gesture – it’s a smart way to keep your team motivated and your business thriving. When employees feel valued for their hard work, everyone wins. The Importance of Employee Rewards Some of your employees likely feel underappreciated.

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Indiana Court Allows Medical Malpractice Action to Proceed (in Part) Against Co-employee Physician

The Workcomp Writer

The Court of Appeals of Indiana has held that a nurse, who was exposed to and subsequently contracted crusted (Norwegian) scabies in the course and scope of her employment at a hospital could not proceed against a co-employee physician based on his treatment of another patient—she had alleged that her family members also contracted scabies following her own infection—or his actions as a medical director at the hospital, she could pursue a medical malpractice action related to any treatment she r

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The Future of AI at Work: How Nervous Should You Be?

BetterUp

Jump to section What’s artificial intelligence technology? The development of artificial intelligence as of 2023 Artificial intelligence scope in the future of work Will features of artificial intelligence replace your job?

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What Is Target Compensation?

BerniePortal

Learn about the four major approaches to talking about pay and why target compensation might be the best salary approach for your organization.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.