Employee Benefit News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Working parents spend 20% of their income on child care — if they can even find it. Employers can offer a helping hand, and better benefits and workplace support.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Gulliver’s Travels is one of those books we assume we know. But what we tend to recall is some stuff about Lilliput, giants, talking horses and possibly something about scientists trying to extract sunbeams from cucumbers. It’s really about one man’s descent into disillusion with the human race. It is acerbic, occasionally tediously detailed, and offers insight into some aspects of the human condition, which makes it timeless.

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Employee Benefit News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

HR leaders can use the service to better understand and drive value on investment for healthcare benefits.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Employee Benefits poll: Approximately half (49%) of organisations think the pots-for-life plan will increase employees’ engagement with their pensions, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. More than one-third (39%) of respondents said that they do not think that the pots-for-life plan will increase workers’ engagement with their pensions , while 12% were unsure what the impact would be either way.

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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A new poll from healthcare provider Benenden Health claims that women in the UK miss an average of nine days of work a year due to health issues, exacerbated by a lack of appropriate healthcare support for female workers. The survey also suggest that four in ten (42 percent) have heard derogatory comments about a female employee’s health in the workplace, often around them taking time off work, being difficult to work with or not able to do their job properly.

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Jump to section Demystifying the "purpose" quest Do you lack purpose in life? Step-by-step: How to answer "what is my purpose?

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This post continues our consideration of comments submitted in response to proposed regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Our previous MHPAEA content is available here. Under current law, if a plan provides any mental health or substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits in any classification of benefits, benefits for that condition or use disorder […] The post The MHPAEA Proposed Rule: ‘Meaningful Benefits’ and the ‘Scope of Services’ appeared first on

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One in five neurodivergent employees have experienced harassment or discrimination at work because of their neurodivergence, according to new research from the CIPD, working with corporate neuroinclusion training specialists Uptimize. Neurodiversity refers to natural differences in human brain function and behavioural traits. It’s estimated that as many as 20 percent of people may be neurodivergent in some way, an umbrella term that can include those with autism, dyslexia, or ADHD.

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Jump to section What is burnout? How to recognize burnout 14 tips on how to recover from burnout How long does it take to recover from burnout?

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. As health insurance costs have risen, more employers have started offering their employees this option as the upfront premiums are often lower than with other plans.

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Jump to section What are grounding techniques?

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HR Lineup

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the competitive landscape of today’s job market, attracting top talent is crucial for the success and growth of any organization. With the rise of digital platforms and social media, advertising has become an indispensable tool in the recruitment process. In this article, we delve into the multifaceted importance of advertising in recruitment, exploring its role in attracting qualified candidates, shaping employer branding, and driving organizational growth.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As the U.S. moves through another election year, you’re likely to see a few headlines about how America gets out to vote. One of the ideas that will undoubtedly be discussed again is whether workers should get time off to vote—Some people […] The post Time Off for Voting appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Employee Benefit News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Amanda Augustine, career expert at ZipJob, breaks down how employees can find their next job without raising suspicions at their current workplace.

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Florida Workers' Comp

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The news is persistently about Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). It has been revolutionary in recent years both in the investigation of crimes and in the exoneration of those convicted in the past. This month, NBC News reported on a " 50-year-old Colorado " case that was solved. The evidence led the police to "a career criminal who spent much of his life in and out of prison.

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Employee Benefit News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A new survey reveals that the IT industry is still making diversity progress despite opposition from lawmakers.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Leaders who are not present during a time of organisational crisis increase workers’ stress levels and the likelihood of them burning out, according to new research from a number of UK business schools, including Durham University Business School. The researchers show that when leaders are absent it creates a more toxic workplace, turning workers against management, as well as increasing workers’ stress, levels of absence and even turnover.

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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 Benefit News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

We've reviewed the most popular employee engagement tools, to make it easier for you to pick the software that's best for your team.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

While a large body of previous research suggests that workers who express anger are judged to be competent and hold a high status—resulting in more power and money—a new study by Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) and Princeton University researchers debunks this consensus. In a new study published in Frontiers in Social Psychology , the researchers revisited these claims in U.S. experiments using similar methods as in previous work.

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3Sixty Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Though once declared “over,” the great resignation is still with us in a new form … it has given way to “the great I want something more from work,” where people want more opportunity, more development, individualized experiences and learning, coaching/mentoring, and an experience of being acknowledged for who they are and their unique contributions to the work.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Research from ClickUp claims to reveal the crucial role that middle managers play in driving productivity. The study found that 81 percent of knowledge workers who responded to the survey think that middle managers, defined as those below top level management and typically in charge of departments or groups, are the people most responsible for driving team productivity, with 68 percent rating the middle managers they work with as very or extremely effective.

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HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Boots and the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) Union have announced that trainee pharmacists at the retailer will receive a pay increase from 1 April. The organisations have established zones across England and Northern Ireland in which the pharmacy trainees work, with the pay rise in each one dependent on the cost of living in the area.

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Winston Benefits

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Employee benefits are a great tool that companies can use to attract talent, make their current workforce feel more valued, and revamp employee engagement. However, sometimes employees either aren’t taking advantage of benefits, need them to be communicated better, or think similar offerings would appeal to them more. That’s where data analytics can help.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Credit: Victor Moussa / Shutterstock.com London Stock Exchange Group is to increase its parental leave to support employees at key life moments and as part of its equity, diversity and inclusion commitment. From 1 July, all employees with more than 12 months’ service will be eligible for 26 weeks of fully paid leave when they have a child regardless of their gender, how they become a parent or where they are located in the world.

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Jump to section What is performance coaching? Who needs high-performance coaching?

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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.