Florida Workers' Comp
JUNE 27, 2024
We have become accustomed to news about Fentanyl. The street version of this synthetic broke on our collective consciousness Fentanyl is Killing, Still (November 2021); Drugs and Overdose (January 2022) Overdose in the News (June 2022); The Fourth Wave (September 2023); Kill Every American (December 2022); A Vaccine Against Being High (January 2023).
PeopleKeep
JUNE 27, 2024
With increasing healthcare costs , finding affordable health benefit options for your church staff can be a challenge. As a church leader working with a tight budget, you may be wondering if the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA) is the right choice for your organization. Congress created the QSEHRA in 2016 as a way to help small businesses and nonprofits, including churches, offer affordable health coverage to their employees.
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InterWest Insurance Services
JUNE 27, 2024
The IRS has issued a new bulletin, reminding Americans that funds in tax-advantaged medical savings accounts cannot be used to pay for general health and wellness expenses. The bulletin focuses on medical savings accounts that employers will often sponsor, including flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs), which are funded by employees’ untaxed earnings.
Employee Benefit News
JUNE 27, 2024
Executives from various industries talk about taking career risks and the importance of knowing your worth.
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Ready to boost employee happiness, improve inclusion, and make a positive impact on morale? From fostering cooperation and collaboration to promoting inclusivity and community impact, our checklist covers it all! Create the kind of workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and invested in your success.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
JUNE 27, 2024
A question in response to last week’s post on self-funding of employer group health plans assumed that stop-loss coverage under a level-funded plan could be provided under a group captive medical captive. However, it cannot (at least not without first obtaining a prohibited transaction exemption from the US Department of Labor (DOL)). While group medical […] The post It’s the Plan Assets, Stupid: Why Group Medical Stop-Loss Captives and Level-Funded Plans Don’t Mix appeared first on EMPLOY
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Workplace Insight
JUNE 27, 2024
New research among working parents claims that three quarters (74 percent) would look for a new job if they were asked to travel to a central office five days a week. The study, undertaken by International Workplace Group among more than 1,000 parents in hybrid working roles, highlights that 83 percent said they were better parents as a result of the flexibility offered by hybrid working. 89 percent say they are closer to their children and are more present (92 percent), while 86 percent say the
Employee Benefit News
JUNE 27, 2024
A benefits expert offers actionable steps employers can take to equip older employees with financial wellness.
Employee Benefits
JUNE 27, 2024
Valeriya Zankovych / Shutterstock.com Digital communications business Cisco, biopharmaceutical organisation Bristol Myers Squibb and logistics firm DHL Express have been named as some of the top UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024. Global workplace culture organisation Great Place To Work compiles the list each year to highlight employers who offer high levels of wellbeing in their workplace through their employee experience.
Employee Benefit News
JUNE 27, 2024
The pause will allow doctors to assist at-risk mothers, but it is not a permanent solution.
Advertiser: Paycor
Employees want meaningful feedback. Without it, 98% disengage from their work (Zippia). But do your managers know how to support them? Use this Quick Start Guide to get the conversation started. Your workers don’t just want jobs; they want careers. Invest in your team by giving them meaningful feedback. 65% of employees want more feedback (Zippia). Workers who get daily feedback are 3x more engaged (Clear Company).
Employee Benefits
JUNE 27, 2024
Royal Mail Group has introduced a company car salary sacrifice scheme for its more than 120,000 employees in order to support its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Through a partnership with Novuna Vehicle Solutions, the group’s employees will have access to new and used low-emission and electric vehicles (EV) through a salary sacrifice scheme.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 27, 2024
After soon-to-be 25 years of serving as Chief Executive for the British Council for Offices, Richard Kauntze will be stepping down in summer 2025. His successor will be appointed by the BCO Presidential Team in due course. During Mr Kauntze’s tenure, the BCO has grown in membership and become established firmly as the office sector’s source of education, guidance and discussion.
Employee Benefits
JUNE 27, 2024
Telecommunications firm Nokia has appointed Lorna Gibb as chief people officer and member of the group leadership team, effective immediately. Gibb will be based in Finland and report to Nokia’s president and chief executive officer, Pekka Lundmark. She joined the firm in 2020 and has been interim chief people officer since March. Prior to this, she was vice president, labour and employment, and a member of Nokia’s people and legal and compliance leadership teams.
BerniePortal
JUNE 27, 2024
Summer is upon us, and while we all love the sunny days and vacation vibes, keeping employees engaged during this season can feel like trying to keep ice cream from melting in the sun. Here are five top strategies to keep your team motivated and engaged all summer long.
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It’s a never-ending tightrope act, trying to find the balance between creating benefits offerings that adapt to the uniqueness of your people, managing your own time and resources, and maintaining the organization’s bottom line. And the ever-changing policies and laws can make cultivating a competitive employee benefits strategy feel impossible. Whether you’re concerned about adapting to new pay transparency laws, managing global benefits packages, return-to-office mandates, or 401(k) and retire
Employee Benefits
JUNE 27, 2024
Junior doctors have begun their 11th round of strikes in England today following a long-running pay dispute. The latest strike, which saw junior doctors walk out of all services, started at 7am and is set to last until 7am on 2 July. Senior doctors will be providing cover, while NHS England has warned of significant disruption to routine hospital services.
Bayzat
JUNE 27, 2024
Since its release in 2022, ChatGPT has quickly become one of the most widely used AI chatbot tools worldwide. One month after its launch, it set a new record by reaching 100 million active users, marking the fastest-ever recorders growing user base. And rightly so, ChatGPT has significantly enhanced efficiency and productivity in various business processes, including human resources.
WEX Inc.
JUNE 27, 2024
In today’s world, employees seek more than just a paycheck. They desire benefits that cater to their unique needs and offer peace of mind. This is where benefits personalization technology comes into play. Let’s explore how modern technology is revolutionizing benefits personalization and how employers can leverage these advancements effectively.
Employer Connection
JUNE 27, 2024
Trustmark’s offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, and Friday, July 5, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 8, 2024. Have a safe holiday!
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Saving for retirement is no easy task, and as an employer we know you want to help your employees get what they need out of their retirement benefits. With a health savings account (HSA), you can relieve the burden of health care costs for both you and your employees. With our new report, “Using an HSA to Save for Health Care in Retirement,” you can get insights on the costs of a modern retirement and dive into the details of the triple-tax benefits HSAs offer.
HR Digest
JUNE 27, 2024
Investing in the well-being of employees is the most efficient way to build a lasting relationship with them, and a good example of this is the new Bath & Body Works education benefits for its associates. Titled the “Investing in You Program,” Bath & Body Works announced a tuition program and other adjacent benefits for its employees to help them find growth without having to leave their jobs.
Employee Benefits
JUNE 27, 2024
If you attended the EE Summit in May, you would have seen Pluxee UK’s CEO, Burcin Ressamoglu, and HR Business Partner, Tom Nash, present their keynote session, “Fueling Success: The Impact of Wellbeing on Employee Performance.” In this blog, Pluxee UK revisit some of their key insights and delves into the evolution of employee wellbeing, and how you can leverage a wellbeing strategy to drive success.
Business Management Daily
JUNE 27, 2024
Work-Life Balance Examples: 6 Scenarios & Solutions for a Happier You By now, most of us have heard plenty about the importance of work-life balance. In the aftermath of the pandemic, TV news programs and social media alike continue to present the dangers of an unhealthy work-life balance – from physical health issues such as high blood pressure and digestive disturbances to mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression.
The Workcomp Writer
JUNE 27, 2024
The Supreme Court of Delaware has affirmed a Superior Court decision denying workers’ compensation benefits to a poultry plant employee who contracted COVID-19 in March 2020 [ Fowler v. Perdue, Inc. , 2024 Del. LEXIS 216 (June 24, 2024)]. The Court held that the employee failed to establish that COVID-19 was an occupational disease under Delaware law.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 27, 2024
Cancer rates in under-50s have surged by 24 percent since 1995 , despite common misconceptions that it primarily affects older generations. With this alarming increase, more young professionals are being diagnosed and returning to the work in the midst of their treatment and recovery. The growing number of people, especially young people, working with cancer creates a new challenge for HR leaders: are their organisation adequately supporting people?
Employee Benefit News
JUNE 27, 2024
Despite SCOTUS preserving access to medication abortion in its most recent ruling, reproductive care continues to be challenged.
Bayzat
JUNE 27, 2024
Following the recent mandate for health insurance coverage for Northern Emirates visa holders in the UAE, having health insurance is now mandatory in the country, which holds particular significance for residents, especially those preparing to welcome a new life into their homes this year. Navigating maternity insurance can be overwhelming, but it is crucial to understand its importance and benefits.
Achievers
JUNE 27, 2024
Anyone who’s been part of a great company culture knows that it boosts productivity and wellness both on and off the job. And anyone who has experienced a toxic work culture knows that it leads to just the opposite: pervasive feelings of stress and disengagement that quickly lead to a search for other opportunities. If you’re concerned that your organizational culture is exhibiting signs of toxicity — and if you want to take steps to build a more positive culture that contributes to employee and
Speaker: Sean Raible
Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.
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