Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Making company values and the support of workers a known part of an organization can offer stability in times of turmoil

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 15, 2024

by Bonnie Low-Kramen and Sophia Young Managers need help. More specifically, you need help in the form of training to skillfully handle your teams, some of whom are in person at the office and many others who are working in a hybrid and remote way. How are managers managing all this? Not well, according to research. Alexis Krivkovich, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, comments, “Many managers are saying, ‘This job has become incredibly hard.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Andy Baker, chief people officer at Nerdio, shares why the software company is fully remote, and stronger for it.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 15, 2024

One of the great features of the annual Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) Symposium is that AFCPE now makes video recordings of all of the breakout sessions and makes them available to attendees for a year. Gone are the days when you need to choose one session from among three topics of interest and miss the other two.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Don't lose your job over a post. An expert shares how job seekers can minimize risk.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Top leaders of Starbucks and Victoria's Secret will work states away from their company's main office.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 15, 2024

A new poll claims that a significant majority of voters who supported the new Labour government are in favour of transitioning the UK to a shorter working week. According to data collected by Survation and commissioned by The Autonomy Institute , 72 percent of Labour voters back the idea of a four-day work week. The survey, which included responses from 2,048 adults, specifically asked whether participants would support a government initiative to move towards a shorter working week, with no loss

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Organizations should use this opportunity to build strategies to ensure long-term retention of workers.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 15, 2024

People are commonly blind to how much influence Generative AI (GenAI) has over their work, when they choose to enlist the support of technologies such as Chat GPT to complete professional or educational tasks, new research finds. The study, carried out by associate professors Dr Mirjam Tuk and Dr Anne Kathrin Klesse alongside PhD candidate Begum Celiktutan at Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University , claims to reveal a significant discrepancy between what people consider to be an

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Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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3Sixty Insights

AUGUST 15, 2024

As part of researching The Five Talents that Really Matter, Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton, the co-authors, conducted and reviewed 58,000 talent assessments. Their research was global in nature, and they studied leaders at every organization level. Their findings challenge the status quo and call out for leaders, at times, things they may not have wanted to know.

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Qandle

AUGUST 15, 2024

The rise of remote work has transformed the traditional workplace. As businesses adapt to this new normal, providing employees with a comprehensive remote work toolkit is crucial. This blog explores the essential components of an effective remote work toolkit and provides practical examples to help organizations implement these tools successfully. Looking for the Best Remote Work Toolkit ?

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Florida Workers' Comp

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Associated Press reports on people who struggle to accept and comprehend Artificial Intelligence. The real challenge is said to be for the "older Americans." The focus of the story is "adults - many of whom lived through the advent of refrigeration, the transition from radio to television, and the invention of the internet." This group is struggling with AI, what it means in the near term, and tellingly "how do you know if its fake or not.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 15, 2024

As prescription drug costs continue growing and pricey new pharmaceuticals add to health plans’ cost burdens, some carriers are starting to reduce the number of medications they’ll cover and are imposing new barriers to accessing the most expensive ones. According to a new study by GoodRx , a website that helps people find discounts and rebates on prescription medications, Medicare Part D insurance companies in 2024 cover 54% of all drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration,

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 15, 2024

An analysis by the European Central Bank (ECB) has raised concerns that several of the Euro zone’s leading banks may be inflating the value of commercial property, potentially obscuring the true state of their loan portfolios in a sector that is facing significant challenges. The analysis suggests that some banks are failing to properly account for the steep downturn in the commercial property market, which has been severely impacted by higher borrowing costs and weakened demand as busines

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 15, 2024

A new study predicts that group health insurance costs will jump 8% in 2025, on par with what American employers have experienced this year and in 2023. The higher rates reflect the costs borne by health insurers, which are seeing more claims for care that was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic and a steady rise in the cost of pharmaceuticals as more innovative and effective drugs come to market, according to the study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 15, 2024

It is always the way when Big Bad Boss comes back from a seminar; he gets a rush of enthusiasm for making changes. Well, not so much for making them, but for making me make them. This time he wants me to review the reward strategy. Now as it happens, I love working on reward strategy; I like being out of the detail for once and the word ‘strategy’ makes me feel important.

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CorpStrat

AUGUST 15, 2024

As a consumer or employer navigating the complex world of prescription medications, one of the most frustrating questions we hear is, “How much is my drug copay?” It seems like it should be a simple answer, but in today’s rapidly changing pharmaceutical and insurance landscape, it’s becoming increasingly complicated. Let us share our experience and what our clients can learn.

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Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

The UK has been found to be the sixth best country in Europe for working women, according to new research by Digital PR Agency. It uncovered the state of workplace gender equality across Europe by creating a points-based index system using available data. It analysed the number of women in leadership positions, female employment, the gender gap index and maternity policies in each country.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 15, 2024

What sets the most successful and dynamic brands apart? It’s not just about the services they offer or the products they create: it’s about how they view and treat their most essential asset – their employees. A people-first company recognizes that its team is the centerpiece of its success and crafts a culture that supports this philosophy. This approach to company culture can have several benefits: enhanced productivity, greater employee well-being, strengthened recruitment strategies, improve

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 15, 2024

Engineering consultancy firm AtkinsRéalis has become a menopause-friendly employer as part of its position as a business dedicated to inclusive workplace practices and policies. Established by industry experts Henpicked, the accreditation sets and assesses clear and high standards. To achieve it, AtkinsRéalis was assessed by an independent panel and was required to provide evidence of effectiveness in the areas of culture, policies and practices, training, engagement , and working environment.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 15, 2024

Increasingly, sellers of stock and others who customarily have not been named as defendants alongside employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) trustees are being sued in lawsuits relating to ESOPs. Chris Nemeth and Jane Kim recently presented a webinar to members of the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) analyzing this trend.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 15, 2024

More than 450 Stagecoach bus workers based in Oldham have agreed to an improvement in their pay and conditions following negotiations. The discussions between the employer and the union Unite, which represents the employees, resulted in a 6.25% pay increase and an additional five days of holiday, along with a major improvement in their sick pay. Before the agreement was finalised, members took part in a ballot regarding whether they should take industrial action, with 87% of them voting to accep

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The Workcomp Writer

AUGUST 15, 2024

In a decision that reiterates an important point—that the doctrine of res judicata does not apply where the parties did not have a full and adequate opportunity in the earlier forum to litigate the issues fully—the Appellate Court of Connecticut has reversed a state trial court’s decision that had granted summary judgment favoring a workers’ compensation carrier that had been sued by a former policy holder in a civil action alleging negligent misrepresentation, negligence, and violations of the

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 15, 2024

You’re looking to integrate employee rewards and financial wellbeing benefits into your people strategy, but navigating the options can be overwhelming. From prepaid cards and cashback cards to vouchers and one-time payments, selecting the right solution for your team and business can be time-consuming. Since time is money, Pluxee UK is helping you save both with a single prepaid cashback card, powered by Visa, that combines employee rewards and benefits.

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Minding the Workplace

AUGUST 15, 2024

(image courtesy of clipart-library.com) Long-time readers of this blog may know that I sometimes use this space to do some thinking out loud, by sharing thoughts and ideas that are still works-in-progress. The complicated realm of cancel culture is one of those ongoing contemplations. In a December 2023 blog entry, “Cancel culture knows no ideological boundaries, only an eliminationist instinct” ( link here ), I defined cancel culture this way: Cancel culture…is a disproportio

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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