Wed.Oct 09, 2024

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New Research Explores How Payroll Leaders Can Overcome the Complexity Crisis

PayrollOrg

Dayforce, in partnership with PayrollOrg, conducted the “Payroll Complexity Survey” to find out how the payroll complexity crisis is impacting today's payroll professionals.

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UK’s best workplaces honoured at BCO Awards. And the winner isn’t an office

Workplace Insight

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has announced what it says are the UK’s most exceptional workplaces this year, with eight projects receiving accolades at its National Awards. The TTP Campus, a life sciences facility in Cambridgeshire, was the standout winner, claiming both the Best of the Best and Corporate Workplace awards. The awards, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, celebrate excellence in office design, operation, sustainability, and community engagement.

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Keely Rushmore: What can employers learn from the Next employment tribunal judgment?

Employee Benefits

The employment tribunal judgment in the case of high street retailer Next serves as a reminder that roles that may seem very different can be compared against each other under equality legislation, to see whether they fall foul of equal pay requirements. In this case, more than 3,500 workers won a six-year legal fight for equal pay after accusing Next of paying its mainly female retail sales staff lower hourly wages than its warehouse workers, the majority of whom are male.

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Navigating HSA and FSA compliance: Key FAQs and common misconceptions

WEX Inc.

As we enter another season of open enrollment , one crucial topic is top of mind for many employees: HSA and FSA compliance. Health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are often misunderstood, despite their significant financial advantages. It’s time to clarify the ins and outs of these tax-saving healthcare accounts and answer some HSA and FSA FAQs.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

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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QSEHRA Eligible Expenses: What Can You Reimburse With a QSEHRA?

PeopleKeep

The qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA) is a game-changer for small businesses. It helps them attract and retain talent by providing a benefit that helps employees alleviate the burden of escalating healthcare costs. However, to truly benefit from this health benefit, you need to understand what qualifies as reimbursable expenses.

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Offering a QSEHRA vs. Group Health Insurance

PeopleKeep

The traditional healthcare benefit options for employers remain group health insurance. But, group policies are difficult for small employers to offer. That’s why these business owners are turning to more cost-effective personalized benefits like the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA). The introduction of the QSEHRA in 2016 gave small business owners access to an affordable and flexible health benefit.

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Do You Use Maladaptive Behavior? 8 Ways To Live More Fully

BetterUp

Jump to section What is maladaptive behavior? Types of maladaptive behavior What causes maladaptive behavior?

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These 10 companies have the most AI-related job openings

Employee Benefit News

Organizations can't just invest in more innovative tech — they must also invest in talent that understands it.

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10 Best Business Process Management (BPM) Software in 2024

HR Lineup

In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency and optimization are key to staying ahead of the competition. Business Process Management (BPM) software has become an indispensable tool for organizations looking to streamline operations, automate workflows, and enhance productivity. With numerous BPM tools available, choosing the right one can be challenging.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

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.

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Supporting trans employees includes helping them navigate their benefits

Employee Benefit News

Having inclusive policies can't help employees if they don't know how to take advantage of them.

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How to overcome the disconnect between benefits on offer and what staff really want

Employee Benefits

Credit: Billion Photos/Shutterstock Need to know: Many employers are seeing a gap emerge between the benefits they offer and what employees actually want. Work-life balance, wellbeing and financial support are especially valued by employees. Employers need to talk to staff, offer them a degree of choice and then communicate the value of any offering.

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Accessible and inclusive design should be a priority for the property market

Workplace Insight

Grosvenor and The Crown Estate have launched a new report that aims to shed light on the challenges faced by people with physical and hidden disabilities when accessing and working within buildings and public spaces across the UK. The joint report, Inclusive Spaces and Places: A collaborative approach to inclusive design , highlights the urgent need for inclusive design in the built environment, emphasising the barriers that prevent millions from fully engaging with public and commercial spaces

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Exclusive: Communication and transparency were key to Merlin Entertainment’s global benefits review

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2024: Sharing knowledge, ideas and budget plans are key to a successful benefits review, said Janet Mckenzie, group head of reward at Merlin Entertainments. Addressing delegates at the closing keynote on day one of the conference in a session titled Unknotting your global benefits tangle , Mckenzie discussed the key learnings she garnered when conducting a global benefits review for Merlin.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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.

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Two students just proved that Meta’s new smart glasses are not rose-tinted

Workplace Insight

Be honest, did you smirk a little when everyone was posting their ‘legal’ message to Instagram? You probably saw it doing the rounds, after all it was one of the most viral trends ever posted on the app. Stories were flooded with a message reading “Goodbye Meta Al. Please note an attorney has advised us to put this on, failure to do so may result in legal consequences.

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Exclusive: Visibility in the workplace can help staff to be their authentic selves

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2024: Improving awareness and visibility in the workplace can allow employees to be their authentic selves , said Mark Foster in his keynote address on 9 October at Employee Benefits Live 2024. Opening the second day of the conference with his presentation titled Embracing authenticity: the power of being your true self , the Olympic swimmer and broadcaster drew on his own journey of self-discovery while offering employers ways in which they can support staff to embrace th

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Why Long-Term Care Insurance is the Employee Benefit You’re Probably Overlooking

CorpStrat

As an employer, you’re likely offering a range of benefits to attract and retain top talent: health insurance, retirement plans, and perhaps some voluntary perks. But there’s one critical benefit that many employers are overlooking: long-term care insurance (LTC). This relatively new offering can be a game-changer, not just for your employees but also for your business.

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Exclusive: Success in total reward is a balancing act

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2024: Total reward programmes are a huge investment in employees, said Aaron Lloyd, total rewards lead – people services at Birmingham City Council. Addressing delegates in a session titled Will your reward and benefits strategy stand the test of time? , Lloyd discussed how the success of total reward programmes is a fine balancing act that incorporates cost-effectiveness, benchmarking, talent attraction and retention, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

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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GPS tracking technology: The perfect tool for utility fleet managers

WEX Inc.

Utility fleet managers face a unique set of challenges when compared with other fleet industries. This is especially true when it comes to safety and efficiency. Plus, utility fleet assets tend to vary greatly and can be highly specialized to serve specific functions. These functions are often critical to the continued operation of things such as electricity or cell phone service.

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HR SaaS: solving common business challenges for SMEs

cipHR

As your business scales, SaaS HR helps you avoid the challenges that come with outdated, on-premise HR systems. These legacy systems often do more harm than good. They can be expensive to maintain and struggle to keep up with the needs of your modern workforce. Manual processes, limited flexibility, and high IT costs slow you down, which holds back your growth and efficiency.

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Social Value Models and Measurement Explained

Employee Benefits

Social value has never been more important than it is today. There’s an increased demand for organisations to create positive social and eco impact alongside their regular business fare, so it’s crucial to understand how to measure social value without needing to call in social value consultancy. The Social Value Model may look different for every business, but, in essence, it’s a framework used to measure social value.

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5 steps to sharing context with employees and reap the rewards

Business Management Daily

When you think of things managers must share with employees, you likely jump to vision, goals, strategies, plans, and feedback. As important as all those items are, the best managers share context first. To do this is to let people know more about the situation they are considering. Here’s a familiar non-work example: You are driving down the road when you see someone in your rear-view mirror dodging, weaving, and moving way faster than you.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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9 Types Of Relationships And How To Keep Them Healthy

BetterUp

Jump to section What qualifies as a relationship? 4 different types of relationships 9 types of romantic relationships What are toxic relationships?

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Stop-Loss Statement

Employer Connection

The current self-funded plan design Stop-Loss Statement 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 Stop-Loss Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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The centered organization survey methodology

BetterUp

Introduction Political polarization is on the rise around the globe, with a growing us versus them mentality easily triggered by world events, like the US election. This global challenge has increasingly infiltrated the workplace, affecting how employees connect, collaborate, trust, and engage with both their work and each other. More importantly, this polarization is costly for organizations everywhere.

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The Stellantis-UAW Dispute Takes a Turn Towards Legal Action

HR Digest

Stellantis and UAW are bumping heads again, and this time, their battle involves legal action. The Stellantis-UAW dispute revolves around the union’s decision to go on strike over delays in the automaker’s planned investments, which Stellantis says is a violation of the contract the two parties managed to establish last year. The UAW’s strike threats originated at the Denver Parks Distribution Center after the UAW Local 186 unit voted to authorize a strike without following the due process that

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.