Employee Benefit News

APRIL 8, 2024

Sixty percent of employees are stressed about their finances, and they're looking for opportunities to vent — and find support — from their managers.

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HR Lineup

APRIL 8, 2024

California has long been a trailblazer when it comes to employment laws in the United States. With its large and diverse population, the state has consistently enacted progressive legislation aimed at protecting workers’ rights, promoting workplace equality, and ensuring fair treatment for all employees. As of 2024, California’s employment laws continue to evolve, reflecting the changing needs of its workforce and the broader societal landscape.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 8, 2024

WTW's senior director of employee spending accounts explains why more employers are considering adding LSAs to their offerings.

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HR Lineup

APRIL 8, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital education, eLearning authoring tools have become indispensable for creating engaging, interactive, and personalized learning experiences. With advancements in technology and pedagogy, the year 2024 brings forth a new wave of innovative tools designed to cater to the diverse needs of educators and learners alike.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 8, 2024

Exclusive research from Arizent reveals how employers and employees are managing out-of-control cost increases with better benefits and new solutions.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 8, 2024

They can be a more tax-effective way to save for retirement than an IRA for those who are able to max out contributions and pay for medical expenses with other funds.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

In August 2021, Jack decided to move from New Jersey to North Carolina. His elderly grandmother – with whom he always had a particularly close relationship – continued to experience health problems. Jack wanted to be there to help out and to spend time with her. Moving, though, meant leaving his current job. He gave his two weeks’ notice and explained during the exit interview his reasons for leaving.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 8, 2024

Recruitment and HR chatbots let you automate many of your hiring and workforce management processes – but which ones are the best?

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 8, 2024

Women, on average, outlive men but, as reported by the World Economic Forum ( WEF , 2024), spend approximately 25 percent of their lives in poor health. According to the WEF, addressing the disparities in women’s health could dramatically reduce this statistic, enhancing the lives of billions globally. Notably, strategic improvements in women’s healthcare could add an average of seven days of healthy living per year for each woman, cumulatively offering more than 500 additional healt

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Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 8, 2024

Nationwide found that women struggle to understand what to do with their savings once they hit retirement.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 8, 2024

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has updated its toolkit to provide employers with advice on how to prevent pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace. The updated guidance now reflects changes to the law that have come into effect as of this month. The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 introduces extended protection and the Maternity, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 amends the Employment Rights Act 1996 to

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 8, 2024

Focusing attention on your mobile phone instead of your partner doesn’t just strain your relationship – it also affects creativity at work, according to researchers from the Universities of Bath, Aston, and IESE Business School. The study claims to shed light on the negative effects of ‘phubbing’, the idea of snubbing someone in favour of your phone, which is known for its detrimental impact on relationships and mental wellbeing.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 8, 2024

Credit: Scott Mains-Ingrained.co.uk The [extended hours childcare] initiative is great on one level, but if the ultimate goal is to get more parents back to work, it solves only a third of the problem. The scheme gives ‘free hours’ but in most instances, it acts as a subsidy within the nursery system so there is still a cost attached for parents.

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Wellable

APRIL 8, 2024

In the manufacturing sector, where shift work, physically demanding tasks, and limited healthy lifestyle options are common, wellness programs can be transformative in improving employee well-being. Beyond the benefits for employees, wellness initiatives have been shown to reduce absenteeism, boost productivity, uplift morale, and reduce healthcare costs.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 8, 2024

Any progress with support for working parents is welcomed, but we need to go further, in particular to support women who want to maintain their career, or return to work, alongside raising their family. Competition for talent has never been so fierce and with the increasing presence of AI and the changing world of work, businesses need to ensure they have access to as broad a talent pool as possible.

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BetterUp

APRIL 8, 2024

Jump to section What's the difference between wants vs. needs? How can you reframe your mindset from scarcity to abundance? How can you tell if your consumption is off-balance? How do you harmonize wants and needs to find fulfillment? When you have all you need, how do you prioritize your wants? Understanding wants vs. needs in relationships Striking the balance between wants and needs Focus on your wants vs.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 8, 2024

Employee benefits consultancy PIB Employee Benefits has acquired benefit platform provider YouatWork. YouatWork offers retail discounts, benefits from providers and recognition methods. According to PIB Employee Benefits, the acquisition will enable it to expand its product portfolio within the employee benefits space. It is also is part of its growth strategy and ongoing investment in creating better benefits solutions for employers and an engaging user experience for employees accessing, under

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Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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eni

APRIL 8, 2024

Watch our Lunchtime Learning Webinar this month all about Promoting Work/Life Balance The post Lunchtime Learning: Promoting Work/Life Balance appeared first on eni.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 8, 2024

Health and cosmetics chain Superdrug and mobile network Three have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. The award, which was new for last year, is sponsored by Zest. It was created to recognise the measures an employer has taken to support inclusion and diversity among its workforce.

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PeopleStrategy

APRIL 8, 2024

One of the tallest tasks HR departments face is how to retain employees (let alone attract top talent). If you have written job descriptions, invested in recruitment, set up training programs, or arranged for additional development only to see valuable employees depart for greener pastures, it’s disheartening to say the least. However, there are strategic approaches that HR professionals can employ to engage with employees, glean insights, and foster an environment that encourages longevity and

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 8, 2024

Critical issues advisory firm Brunswick Group has appointed Fabiola Williams as its new partner and group head of talent and HR , effective 10 May. In her new role, Williams will work closely with Meaghan Ramsey, chief people officer, and the firm’s global people team to advance the firm’s people-related priorities. She has a track record of delivering human-centric talent and HR strategies with global impact.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 8, 2024

Insight Weekly includes a round up of the best stories and commentary from the past seven days. It includes free premium content including features, podcasts, supplements and a link to the digital editions of IN Magazine and Works Magazine. In this week’s issue : it now costs more to commute by train than car in the UK; everything you need to know about flexible working rights and other new legislation; the new issue of IN Magazine; what remote work is doing to people’s pay and careers; an

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HR Digest

APRIL 8, 2024

Leaders hold a position of power in the workplace—this we know, understand, and accept on most days. We treat authority with some reverence and listen to those who hold different forms of power at work in order to function within the organization. Despite feeling like followers rather than doers, however, there are many different types of power in a workspace that allow for each employee to showcase their authority in innovative ways.

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The Workcomp Writer

APRIL 8, 2024

Construing the state’s rules on traveling employees, an Illinois appellate court recently affirmed a finding of the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission that a town’s “blight inspector” was a traveling employee and accordingly, that injuries sustained by him in a fall down unobstructed stairs at a town office building were compensable [ Town of Cicero v.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 8, 2024

Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last month, Employee Benefits reported that restaurant chain Wagamama pledged to contribute 50,000 e mployee volunteer hours to help those in need. The employer’s pledge is in aid of Shout, a free 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone experiencing mental health struggles.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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