Tue.Oct 17, 2023

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PayrollOrg Comments on IRS Employment Tax Forms

PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Task Force commented on the IRS’s information collection notice on federal employment tax forms in September.

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5 benefit challenges to tackle this open enrollment

Employee Benefit News

From cost savings to communications, new research spotlights benefits leaders' biggest head-scratchers.

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Xtrac launches electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Employee Benefits

Credit: Just Jus / Shutterstock.com Xtrac, a supplier of high-performance transmissions for motorsport and high-performance automotive applications, has expanded its range of employee benefits by introducing an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. The Thatcham head-quartered business decided to implement the scheme to encourage its more than 440 permanent part- and full-time UK staff to transition to electric cars and help reduce their carbon footprint, while also rewarding and retaining th

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How to use AI to write a great cover letter

Employee Benefit News

Keith Spencer, career expert at Flexjobs, shares how job seekers can effectively use AI to get their foot in the door.

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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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Hybrid working: the importance of having the right strategy

Workplace Insight

Hybrid working changes everything it seems. To make it work successfully we need changes in the way people need to be managed, trained and inducted. It changes the needs for communication and social connectivity, goal setting and connection to vision. It requires greater clarity on what is acceptable and what isn’t. Employees must take on new grown-up obligations and organisations are required to ‘trust’ and employees to be ‘trustworthy’.

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How HR can give your company’s employee retention strategy a boost

Insperity

It’s the question employers are constantly asking: How do I get my employees to stay for the long term ? Employee retention is one of the top concerns for companies right now, driven by three primary factors: A highly competitive labor market An uncertain economy marked by sky-high inflation that has nervous employees looking elsewhere for better pay and benefits and greater job security Lingering impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as employees simply seeking a change in role or industry,

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DEI efforts are still failing BIPOC and Hispanic employees, report finds

Employee Benefit News

Arizent's annual diversity, equity and inclusion report sheds some light on the state of diversity in business.

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Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform: What’s on the Horizon?

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The price of prescription drugs has brought scrutiny to the entire drug supply chain. Congress and other policymakers continue to seek opportunities to lower costs for patients and the federal government. Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are a key stakeholder in the drug supply chain, functioning as intermediaries between insurance providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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Workplace wellness and eye health deemed essential for millennials and Gen-Z workers

Workplace Insight

Generation Z and millennials make up a huge part of the workforce and are only continuing to grow, and with this increase, more is being asked from the workplaces that employ them. Workplace wellness is becoming increasingly essential, especially as employee well-being decreases and affects trust in employers’ efforts. With significant economic woes and work setup changes affecting professional life, 64 percent of the UK workforce would say their overall well-being is low.

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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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5 Secrets To Running an Unforgettable Off-Site With a Great ROI

15Five

Think about the last time you received an invite to an off-site. Did you feel a sudden rush of excitement at connecting with colleagues and growing your skills? Or was it more of a creeping sense of dread, as you imagined sitting on a plane just to waste a few days in a conference room? If it’s the latter, then your organization needs to rework how it plans these events.

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COVID in Retrograde?

Florida Workers' Comp

We stumble through the "new normal" of the "post-COVID." We are perhaps of a mind that the pandemic has ended or that it never began. I have heard many prognostications on the challenges that we have faced. I am not at all certain that there was ever a valid reason for the panic that ensued regarding SARS-CoV-2. There will be studies, experiments, and more in years to come.

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Supporting women's pelvic health in the workplace is a win for everyone

Employee Benefit News

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help fend off common symptoms that lead to missed work and lower quality of life.

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Exclusive: Vertas Group introduces staff financial wellbeing programme

Employee Benefits

Facilities management firm Vertas Group has rolled out a new financial wellbeing programme for its more than 3,000 employees. Provided by Zellis, Vertas employees will be able to access the programme through PayNow, which is available through the Zellis MyView HR portal through a partnership with financial wellbeing provider Wagestream. According to Vertas, the mobile app is the latest benefit it has added to the broader Vertas Group employee toolkit.

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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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10 Best Global Payroll Service Providers of 2023

HR Lineup

Managing payroll is a critical aspect of any business, and when it comes to operating on a global scale, the complexities can multiply exponentially. In the dynamic world of international business, compliance with local tax laws and labor regulations is essential. To simplify this process and ensure accurate, on-time payments to employees, companies often turn to global payroll service providers.

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Webinar: Revolutionizing Global Payroll – The views of the global payroll professionals | November 2, 2023 @ 12pm EST

3Sixty Insights

This webinar will cover a selection of important findings from a recent survey Payslip conducted in partnership with Payroll Org. This important survey highlighted the current state of payroll operations and outlined the global payroll data and process related challenges currently being faced by global payroll professionals around the world. This webinar will cover: Key findings from the survey Operational challenges that require an urgent fix The technology path to payroll success Now is the ti

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Successful startup founders exhibit similar personality traits, but they rely on variety in teams

Workplace Insight

New research from the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the University of Melbourne suggests that start-up founders have distinct personality traits, and they’re more important to the success of their companies than previously thought. While good fortune and circumstances can play a part, new research reveals that when it comes to start-up success, a founder’s personality – or the combined personalities of the founding team – is para

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XPS Pensions Group accredited as menopause-friendly employer

Employee Benefits

Pension consulting and administration business XPS Pensions Group has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation ahead of World Menopause Day (18 October). Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate evidence of effectiveness in the areas of culture, policies and practices, training, engagement , facilities and

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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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The office of the future is a dream of the answers to current problems

Workplace Insight

Lewis Carroll’s second best known work The Hunting of the Snark is a long nonsense poem that describes the pursuit by a group of adventurers of an elusive creature called a Snark. This turns out to be a much more dangerous Boojum when it is finally seen, causing one of the crew members to vanish. The poem may or may not be an allegory for the pursuit of happiness but it could easily be about our pursuit of anything elusive, imaginary or ephemeral.

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Half of women going through menopause are considering leaving work

Employee Benefits

Half of female employees going through the menopause are considering leaving work, according to new research from Royal London. The mutual life, pensions and investment firm’s findings, released ahead of World Menopause Day (18 October), found that five in 10 female respondents are thinking of leaving employment altogether due to their menopause experiences.

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Why your business needs to invest in embedded BI

Workplace Insight

In this day and age, businesses are constantly searching for strategies to enhance their operational capability. With the advent of technology, numerous tools have emerged that aid companies in achieving a significant edge in the competitive business environment. One such essential tool is embedded business intelligence (BI), which is pivotal in making informed business decisions.

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Pet Perks: Why It’s Paws Up For This Hot Benefits Trend

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

In the wake of the Covid pandemic, employee benefits have experienced a significant transformation. Increasingly, employers are focusing on benefits that enhance individual wellbeing and are easy to customize. Also, as budgets tighten, affordability is becoming a key factor. This is why pet perks continue to gain popularity. How exactly are pet-friendly solutions adding value to employee benefits?

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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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BRI Elevates Mastercard Partnership by Introducing HealthLock to Help Customers Protect Medical Data and Monitor Claims

Benefit Resource Inc.

ROCHESTER, NY — (October 17, 2023) — Benefit Resource LLC (BRI), a Millennium Trust solution and a leading provider of dedicated pre-tax account administration and COBRA services nationwide, announced today that it will offer HealthLock to its customers who use its Beniversal ® Prepaid Mastercard ®. This new platform helps protect cardholders’ medical data and monitors their medical claims for potential errors, fraud, and overbilling.

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24 Diwali Party Games: Ideas to Create Office Festivity Magic

Empuls

Diwali party games for the Diwali festive season, that allows air of excitement and anticipation in the office. Diwali, the festival of lights, brings with it an abundance of joy, camaraderie, and vibrant celebrations. It's the perfect time to break away from the daily grind, let loose, and engage in spirited festivities with your colleagues. To make this Diwali truly memorable, we have curated a collection of 24 Diwali party games that are sure to ignite the festive spirit within your offi

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IRIS FMP

HR Lineup

FMP Global, also known as IRIS FMP, is a prominent international provider of global payroll and workforce management solutions. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative, user-friendly, and reliable software and services, FMP Global has become a trusted partner for organizations seeking to streamline their payroll and HR processes. FMP Global offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to meet the complex and ever-evolving needs of businesses, regardless of size or industry.

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Leveraging ChatGPT for Creative Marketing Success

Professionals Alternative

[link] From Data to Inspiration: Leveraging ChatGPT for Creative Marketing Success Introduction to ChatGPT and its role in creative marketing In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, creative marketing has become more important than ever. It is the key to capturing the attention of your target audience and standing out from the crowd.

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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.