Fri.Oct 13, 2023

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Marijuana as a Schedule III drug? What the new classification means for insurance companies

Employee Benefit News

William Van Faasen, former chairman and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, encourages carriers to prepare to add marijuana to their formularies.

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What are employee wellness initiatives? (Plus, 5 key initiatives for your team)

Best Money Moves

What are employee wellness initiatives? Wellness initiatives can give your benefits plan a powerful boost. Here are 5 key initiatives to try for your team. Eighty-seven percent of employees consider health and wellness benefits when choosing an employer, according to a study by recruiting website Zippia. Adding wellness initiatives programs to your benefits package can provide your company an advantage in attracting talent over your competitors.

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Underrated and underutilized: A look at long-term care insurance

Employee Benefit News

Partners from Lenox Advisors explain why more Americans need a long-term care insurance plan for a holistic financial wellness strategy.

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Nine reasons for rising healthcare costs

PeopleKeep

The average American spends a considerable amount of money on healthcare each year. Premium increases, higher deductibles and copays, and soaring prescription drug prices result in spikes in total healthcare costs.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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Employees face distractions, mental health challenges and more amid RTO mandates

Employee Benefit News

HR leaders need to be prepared to manage loud laborers, bad bosses and a population of workers who still need support.

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PayrollOrg’s Year-End Course Provides State Updates

PayrollOrg

Beginning October 23, the “Preparing for Year-End and 2024” seminar provides updates on the latest changes in legislation and regulations that affect the close of 2023 and the first payroll of 2024, including updates to state requirements.

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Elon Musk's X illegally fired worker over protest tweet, US Labor Board alleges

Employee Benefit News

The company is accused of violating the federal law that prohibits punishing employees for communicating and organizing about their working conditions.

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How to Stay Positive in Life and Work: 15 Tips & Techniques

BetterUp

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10 Best Org (Organizational) Chart Software in 2023

HR Lineup

Organizational charts, also known as org charts or hierarchy charts, are essential tools for businesses of all sizes. They help visualize the structure of an organization, showcasing the hierarchy of positions, reporting relationships, and departments. In 2023, there is an array of software options available to streamline the process of creating and maintaining organizational charts.

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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Digital Transformation Floundering? Here's the Chink in Your Change Management Armor

Darwinbox

As a CIO, it is essential for you to ensure smooth change management during your digital HR transformation. The HR function is your key to ensuring that every employee supports any new digital initiative and can help the IT function get things done every step of the way.

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Defenses up: It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Business Management Daily

Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month. With many high-profile cybersecurity attacks in the news in recent years, it’s worth paying extra attention to the topic. Federal agencies—the IRS and the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services—are certainly taking the lead on improving their own cybersecurity and protecting your data. So let’s take a look at what these agencies are doing to protect you in your daily excursions into cyberspace.

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How To Change Careers: 12 Steps for Switching Careers

BetterUp

Are you planning a job switch? Learn how to change careers and navigate the sometimes challenging transition between your old role and your new one.

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Accelerate Your Growth through Agile HR Practices

HR Digest

Change is the only constant and agile HR appears to be the next evolutionary stage of human resources in an organization. The word agile invokes a lot of synonyms—lithe or limber, for those more inclined to literature, or quick and light-footed for those more focused on conveying its meaning. All these words work well to define how the agile HR approach is leading the change to fast, immediate action and results.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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The top 10 most-read articles between 6 – 12 October 2023

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 6 – 12 October 2023 were: Amazon increases UK minimum starting pay Merck launches fertility benefit programme Exclusive: Unum UK enhances pregnancy loss support 85% of employers plan to further enhance their benefits packages Exclusive: Vivup introduces family care benefit 83% of employers have seen a rise in wellbeing benefit requests Unidays and Entrepreneur First roll out AI mental health checks South of Scotland Enterprise

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Structure Sales Compensation Plans That Can Fire Up Your Employees

HR Digest

Salary and wages are simple compensation plans that let us know what to expect—a standard amount at the end of every pay cycle. Sales compensation plans take a lot more work to get right. Due to the quota-based performance measures that follow the work of sales representatives, employers often prefer to provide sales incentive plans to motivate them to perform better.

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National Rental Inspections recruits with brutally honest job advert

Employee Benefits

Christopher Hall / Shutterstock (516241756) Something for the weekend: Australian firm National Rental Inspections has posted an online advert for the role of rental property inspector in the state of Victoria and raised a few eyebrows with its list of requirements. Founder Steven Uspensky wrote the advert and job requirements, which include having a car that works 96% of the time, being able to pay to put fuel in it, having a licence to drive it, being willing to leave the suburb in which they

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20 Dussehra Celebration Ideas for the Workplace to Foster Team Spirit in 2023

Empuls

Dusherra celebration, within the confines of a modern office, where deadlines, meetings, and spreadsheets often take center stage, there lies an opportunity to infuse the corporate world with the colors of tradition and camaraderie.  Dussehra, with its rich cultural significance, offers a unique chance to celebrate, bond, and rejuvenate in the workplace.

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.

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Lovewell’s logic: Do employees feel comfortable seeking mental health support?

Employee Benefits

Tuesday 10 October marked World Mental Health Day , a day aimed at talking about mental health and demonstrating to everyone that mental health matters. This year’s theme for the day was ‘mental health is a universal human right’, which aligns with the messages of many workplace mental health strategies. As ever, as an awareness day approaches, we at Employee Benefits receive numerous press releases on the subject as myriad organisations reach out to support the event and raise awareness of issu

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20 Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration Ideas at the workplace in 2023

Empuls

Mid-Autumn festival, as the leaves begin to paint the world in warm hues and the nights carry a hint of a brisk chill, it's time to gather 'round the glow of lanterns and let the spirit of togetherness illuminate our hearts.  The Mid-Autumn Festival, often referred to as the Mooncake Festival, is a cherished time in many cultures, marking a moment of reflection, gratitude, and harmony.

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Aberdeenshire Council accredited as living wage employer

Employee Benefits

Aberdeenshire Council has received living wage accreditation as part of its commitment to offer its 16,000 employees protection from rising costs. As a result of the accreditation, everyone working at the local authority will receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90 per hour. This rate is higher than the government minimum for those aged 23 and above, which currently stands at £10.42 per hour.

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Prepare for Open Enrollment

BerniePortal

We all know how hectic Q4 can get… The end-of-year reminders to stay ahead of yearly compliance… Ensuring employees are taking advantage of their PTO time and are aware of potential ancillary benefit cut-offs… Being prepared for legal changes such as updates to 1095-C Forms , overtime thresholds, etc. Updating goals for the organization… And, the list continues.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Browns Manufacturing staff accept 13.2% pay rise

Employee Benefits

Around 350 workers employed by food manufacturer Browns Manufacturing have accepted a 13.2% pay rise , bringing a long-running dispute to an end. The production, distribution and maintenance workers based in Dumfriesshire in Scotland were represented by trade union Unite. The deal will see the implementation of the real living wage backdated to April 2023, a £250 one-off payment, and a commitment for living wage increases for 2024 and 2025 as part of a three-year deal.

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Navigating the Truths: Exploring Mortgage Assistance Options

Professionals Alternative

[link] Unraveling the Truths: Your Guide to Mortgage Assistance Options Demystified As a homeowner, you may find yourself in a situation where you are struggling to make your mortgage payments. It could be due to unforeseen circumstances such as a job loss, medical emergency, or any other financial setback. Whatever the reason may be, it is essential to know that there are options available to you.

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Workato

HR Lineup

In the era of remote work, where teams are geographically dispersed and communication is predominantly digital, the need for efficient, collaborative, and automated tools is paramount. Workato, a leading automation platform, has emerged as an invaluable resource for remote teams seeking to streamline their workflows, enhance productivity, and create seamless integrations between various applications and systems.

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55 Interesting Facts and Quotes on Dussehra to Lighten the Path in 2023

Empuls

In the vibrant tapestry of Indian festivals, Dussehra stands as a resplendent thread, woven with tales of valor, victory, and the triumph of good over evil.  This magnificent celebration, also known as Vijayadashami, is not merely a date on the calendar; it's an embodiment of our rich cultural heritage and a testament to the enduring spirit of righteousness.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

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