Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) has rolled out a neurodiversity interactive learning programme to all of its 32,640 UK employees. Titled Great Minds (don’t think alike), the programme explores the topic of neurodiversity and includes bite-sized resources, as well as stories and experiences from PWC employees. It has been designed to help build understanding of neurodiversity and what it means to be neurodivergent.

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PayrollOrg

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In late November, the IRS released a worksheet containing the tax tables that will be included in the 2024 Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Supermarket chain Aldi is to increase pay for its 40,000 store and warehouse employees to at least £12 an hour nationally and £13.55 within the M25, from 1 February 2024. Pay rates will rise further for store assistants to £12.95 nationally and £13.85 within the M25 based on employees’ length of service. In addition to this, all salaried members of staff will also benefit from a pay increase as part of Aldi’s £67 million investment.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), it’s time to reflect on the transformative impact this financial tool has had on healthcare and personal finance. Introduced in 2003 as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act , HSAs have evolved to become a crucial component of healthcare and financial planning strategies.

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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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HR Lineup

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of the modern workforce, traditional recruitment methods are giving way to more flexible and adaptive approaches. Hybrid recruitment, a term gaining prominence, represents a fusion of traditional and contemporary hiring practices. This article delves into the definition, types, tips, benefits, and examples of hybrid recruitment, providing a comprehensive guide for organizations seeking to navigate the evolving terrain of talent acquisition.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Nonprofit organizations take the hardest hit when it comes to rising health insurance costs. They often struggle to find affordable healthcare options for their employees, especially when they have a small staff or limited budget.

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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Resume.io ranked over 4,000 of the most popular companies on Glassdoor according to intern reviews.

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BetterUp

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Jump to section What’s communication coaching, and how does it work?

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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Use these last few weeks to review your healthcare options, level up your retirement account and set reachable goals for the new year.

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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.

HR Digest

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The association between onboarding and employee retention is a very strong but often forgotten one as companies prefer to finish the onboarding quickly instead of investing too much time in it. Brandon Hall Group found that establishing a strategy on how to improve the onboarding process at your company can boost employee retention by 82 percent and Bamboo HR determined that employees who have a good onboarding experience are 18 times more committed to their employers.

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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

From employment growth to monthly salary, WalletHub ranked the best locations for job seekers.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Organizational culture is like the operating system that sets the tone across every aspect of a company. It guides how people collaborate, make decisions, recognize achievements, and even decorate office spaces. Culture exists in the unwritten attitudes, subtle habits, and collective personalities woven into the fabric of a workplace. When culture thrives, employees personally feel invested in the company’s purpose and community.

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Employee Benefit News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Microsoft agreed that 77 contract staff at a video game studio would become employees represented by the union.

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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.

Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 8, 2023

When it comes to searching for the most desirable employment package, are employees’ expectations always realistic, or are many destined to place themselves on an eternal path searching for something that does not exist? The end of the year can be a time of reflection, as individuals assess what they have achieved over the previous 12 months and evaluate what they would like to change in the coming year.

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Higginbotham

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As rising health care costs and inflation place pressure on both corporate and personal budgets, employers and workers alike are looking for ways to save money without sacrificing quality employee benefits. A Premium Only Plan is an option that may offer significant tax savings for all involved parties. What is a Premium Only Plan? A Premium Only Plan (POP) is a cafeteria plan allowed under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee has been ranked as the top Christmas song to boost productivity in the workplace at 67 beats per minute (BPM), according to a study by gaming website CSGOLuck. The 200 biggest Christmas songs on Spotify were analysed regarding their BPM to determine which will help with productivity or result in a loss of focus.

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Professionals Alternative

DECEMBER 8, 2023

[link] Mastering Modern Litigation: How Houston Paralegals Can Optimize E-Filing and Records Administration ‍ Unlock your potential with the #1 Houston staffing agency. Find your dream job or top talent now! Introduction to modern litigation and the role of paralegals In today’s fast-paced legal landscape, litigation has become increasingly complex and demanding.

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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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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 1 – 7 December 2023 were: RMT rail workers accept pay deal Ikea awards pay increases and year-end bonuses to UK staff 53% of British employees would switch jobs for better benefits 66% of UK full-time staff think contributory pensions are important Brewers Decorator Centres introduces neurodiversity policy High Court refuses Warrington Borough Council injunction to stop pay strike action Department for Transport reports 10.7%

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Employer Connection

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The current self-funded plan design Aggregate Claim Liability Statement(s) is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. Groups will continue to receive a monthly email notifying them that an important document is available for them to view in the Document Center. The Aggregate Claim Liability Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Banking organisation HSBC has extended its parental leave benefits for Hong Kong-based staff to foster a family-friendly and inclusive culture. From 1 January 2024, maternity leave for full-time employees will increase from 16 to 20 weeks, while paternity, or secondary caregiver, leave will rise from 10 to 40 days. Both will continue to be fully paid.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

We’ve covered the taxability of gift cards before, and the law hasn’t changed—with three exceptions, the face value of gift cards is always taxable because they’re cash equivalents: Gift cards aren’t taxable if they’re restricted to a specific item of personal property, which is minimal in value, provided infrequently and administratively impractical to account for.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Is your employee engagement survey working hard enough? Is your employee engagement survey really telling you enough about your employees and how engaged they are? Surveys can be a bit of a minefield. Poorly phrased questions, too many questions or too frequent a survey altogether can cause respondents to rush through their answers or provide feedback of little value.

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