Tue.Sep 10, 2024

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Ovo awarded menopause-friendly accreditation

Employee Benefits

Energy supplier Ovo has been awarded menopause -friendly accreditation in recognition of its support for employees who are going through perimenopause and the menopause. In order to achieve accreditation, which was developed by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers are assessed on their effectiveness in the areas of culture, policies and practices, training, engagement , and working environment by an independent panel.

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Dopey Vernacular

Florida Workers' Comp

I had the opportunity recently, at the Workers' Compensation Institute, to converse about a variety of issues with those who regulate Worker’s Compensation in America. The conversation eventually turned to dope, and there was great interest and entertainment found in the topic. Dope somehow persistently invades such conversations. There is some degree of academic interest.

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Prevent retirement-saving regrets with these tips

Employee Benefit News

Most Americans wish they had started saving for retirement sooner and that they hadn't withdrawn money early from retirement accounts, a recent study says.

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47.5% of employers offer financial advice as an employee benefit

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (47.5%) of organisations revealed that they offer financial advice as an employee benefit, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. The same number (47.5%) of respondents said that they do not offer financial advice as an employee benefit , while 5% said they were unsure. Last month, Employee Benefits reported that 34% UK organisations admitted they do not offer financial advice, increasing to 51% of employers with fewer than 500 employees, accordin

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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These resources can help workers recover from substance use disorders

Employee Benefit News

September is National Recovery Month. Is your workplace a supportive environment for people who need help with substance use disorders?

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Meeting fatigue is bad for business

Employee Benefit News

According to Miro, 43% of workers report that meetings reduce their productivity.

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Exclusive: Travis Perkins and Rio Tinto to discuss culture of recognition and reward at Employee Benefits Live 2024

Employee Benefits

Representatives from the British Council, Rio Tinto and Travis Perkins will present a session on the culture of recognition and reward on the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2024. The panel will take place Wednesday 9 October at 11.05am in Theatre Four and is titled: ‘Boosting productivity and performance with a culture of recognition and reward’.

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Class is in session: 3 ways to boost benefits engagement this back-to-school season

Employee Benefit News

The right benefits backed up with ongoing education is a winning combination for employers.

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Employees value flexible working more than wellbeing perks

Employee Benefits

More employees admitted that they value flexible working over wellbeing perks such as gym memberships and stress management apps, according to Investors In People. The people management and employee wellbeing accreditation organisation carried out a survey through YouGov of more than 1,000 people and 500 HR decision makers. It found while HR decision makers said their organisation offers a range of wellbeing initiatives, employees are less likely to say their employer actually does.

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Plant the Seed for Successful Onboarding!

Our Free Welcome Email Templates (designed for both in-office or virtual employees) are ready for you to customize and use to plant the seeds of success for new team members.

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A Guide To Ergonomics In The Workplace

Wellable

Workplace ergonomics reduces injury risks and boosts productivity by prioritizing employees’ safety and comfort. Explore how to create an ergonomically sound workplace. The post A Guide To Ergonomics In The Workplace appeared first on Wellable.

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Trucker tips and tricks: Creating a healthy work-life balance

WEX Inc.

For those interested in a life on the road, truck driving is a career that can be extremely rewarding. In fact, many would say that being a truck driver is more of a lifestyle choice than a career decision. Every job has its challenges, and truck driving is no exception. In this article, we’ll discuss how the freedom and flexibility of long-haul trucking can cause challenges for career drivers but by following best-practices, truckers, fleet managers, and owners of trucking companies can work to

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Answering all your questions about salary sacrifice schemes

Employee Benefits

What is salary sacrifice, and how can it help save money for both employers and employees? Terms like salary sacrifice, salary deduction, NET, and Gross can often confuse HR professionals and employees. There are important distinctions between the two, and the type of scheme available may vary depending on the product or service involved. Pluxee UK has answered all your most-asked questions about salary sacrifice schemes, including how they can make your benefits strategy cost-neutral.

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WEX expands DriverDash app to thousands of Phillips 66®, Conoco®, and 76® locations in the U.S.

WEX Inc.

WEX, the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, today announced the expansion of its DriverDash mobile payment app to include more than 5,500 Phillips 66®, Conoco®, and 76® brand locations nationwide. DriverDash provides seamless and secure transactions from a mobile device, allowing commercial fleet drivers to authorize transactions directly from their vehicles.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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IRS Announces Second Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On August 15, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Announcement 2024-30, which provides a second Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program for employers to resolve erroneous claims. This program aims to help employers avoid civil litigation, penalties, and interest by settling their civil tax liabilities. It will run through November 22, 2024.

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8 essential fleet driver safety tips

WEX Inc.

In 2021 alone, there were more than 39,000 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States, killing nearly 43,000 people, based on the most recently available data from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Moreover, motor vehicle accidents are the cause of 38% of all work-related deaths in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council (NSC).

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PwC Set on Monitoring Employee Location to Guarantee RTO

HR Digest

In January, PwC plans to start monitoring the location of its workers in the UK to ensure that they follow the guidelines of the hybrid model and return to the office on a regular basis. Workers are expected to work from the office at least three days a week but globally, employees have been known to prefer working from home. PricewaterhouseCoopers’ worker tracking system will use location data from the employees to confirm that they are returning to the organization as scheduled.

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No-call no-show: Crafting an effective employee absence policy

Business Management Daily

Employers and managers can find it challenging to manage employee attendance issues. Excessive absenteeism and employees constantly coming in late can disrupt business operations and inconvenience customers and coworkers. One particularly frustrating issue is no-call no-shows. Learn how to craft a no-call-show policy to address this particularly disruptive form of unscheduled absence and prevent it from occurring.

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How to Increase Diversity in Your Workforce Through AI Technology

Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

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Bank of America raises minimum wage to $24 an hour

Employee Benefit News

Bank of America will increase its minimum hourly wage to $24 next month.

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Main Character Syndrome Explained: Is It Good Or Bad?

BetterUp

Jump to section What is main character syndrome? Main character syndrome symptoms Is main character syndrome good or bad?

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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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A new approach is needed to tackle ill health and economic inactivity, report argues

Workplace Insight

A ‘whole-of-government approach’ is needed to tackle the causes of ill health, increase economic activity and reduce NHS demand, a new report from the NHS Confederation and Boston Consulting Group claims. According to the report, “ Improving our Nation’s Health: A Whole-of-Government Approach to Tackling the Causes of Long-Term Sickness and Economic Inactivity ”, reintegrating between half and three-quarters of people who have dropped out of the workforce for reasons of ill health since 2020 cou

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.