PayrollOrg

OCTOBER 10, 2024

On October 10, the Social Security Administration announced that the 2025 social security wage base will be $176,100, an increase of $7,500 from $168,600 in 2024.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Longevity risk is the possibility of living longer than expected and having adequate income/assets for an extended period of retirement. I recently attended a webinar that predicted future life expectancy will increase due to medical technology advances such as CRISPR (modifying DNA). The webinar also noted that many older adults no longer follow a linear lifeline (birth-school-work-retire-die) but, rather, a cyclical lifeline.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As AI continues to advance, navigating the balance between regulation and innovation will have a huge impact on how successful the technology can be. The EU AI Act came into force this summer, which is a move in the right direction towards classifying AI risk. At the same time, the Labour government has set out its intention to focus on the role of technology and innovation as key drivers for the UK economy.

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Florida Workers' Comp

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The world went crazy a few years ago. We all lived through the greatest disruption (yet) of the 21st century. A virus broke on the scene and the world of work was upended in many locales, perspectives, and worlds. Before this, we had all heard of the lucky ones who worked from home. But in SARS-CoV-2, a great many got to escape to their bat caves. While the OJCC never shuttered, never stopped, and never failed, a great many businesses and government agencies did all three.

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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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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Companies should consider offering paid leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence and other serious crimes.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Knowing what matters to employees, along with the right benefits, go a long way in encouraging moms and dads to stay.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Employee Benefits Live 2024: Breaking boundaries means living your true, vulnerable self and recognising your strengths and weaknesses , said Natalie Jutla, employee benefits and employee financial wellbeing lead, Department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra). In the closing keynote on Day Two of Employee Benefits Live, Jutla drew on her personal experiences to illustrate how breaking boundaries enables people to achieve their dreams.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Ongoing efforts to make the workplace a psychologically safe, supportive environment is key to the engagement of workers.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 10, 2024

After four years, The Great Workplace Conversation continues apace as we try to understand the threats and opportunities presented by the shift in the way we think about the way we work in the wake of the pandemic. Now you can help us to understand the forces at work in this shift by taking part in a short survey we have developed in partnership with our friends at the Workspace Design Show.

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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.

Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The devastation caused by the hurricane, along with layoffs, have largely contributed to the jump.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2024

What do milestones, fresh starts, and new goals have in common? They’re all part of moments when we step back, reflect, and refocus on what matters most. Whether it’s a major project, a new quarter, or simply a time of transition, these moments offer a valuable opportunity to reset and align our goals for success. But what about your business? Just like in your personal life, it’s essential to give your business that same chance to pause and realign.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The government has introduced the Employment Rights Bill, which will see 28 employment reforms, including ending zero hours contracts and installing the right to a guaranteed hours contract if employees work regular hours over a defined period, giving earnings security. It will also end fire-and-rehire practices and remove existing two-year qualifying period for protections from unfair dismissal to give greater protections from day one.

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HR Lineup

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In any business, employees are its greatest asset. Recognizing their hard work and dedication through employee appreciation messages can boost morale, increase productivity, and strengthen workplace relationships. Simple yet meaningful words of acknowledgment can go a long way in creating a positive workplace culture. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 employee appreciation messages you can use to express gratitude, backed by the benefits of why employee recognition is essential for

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Employee Benefits Live 2024: It is beneficial to ensure financial, mental and physical wellbeing are all interlinked in order for employers to offer a range of appropriate employee support, according to Wolseley and The Big Word Group. During a session titled The holy trinity of financial, mental and physical wellbeing on the second day of Employee Benefits Live 2024, Ant Donaldson, reward manager – benefits at Wolseley (pictured above) and Chris Whiting, global head of people and talent at The

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Pacific Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Coworking Cafe’s ranking of best U.S. cities for mental health and work-life balance revealed several factors of mental wellness that companies could target when considering employee benefits such as flexible work plans, commute time, and access to recreational amenities and green spaces. Not every aspect of a city’s mental wellness factor can be replicated in.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Eden Hotel Collection operates five luxury hotels in the Midlands and south of England. Like many in the hospitality industry, it found itself having to recruit rapidly after staff departures during the Covid-19 pandemic, while the ongoing impact of Brexit also meant there were fewer overseas people looking for work. For Lisa Redding, group people director, who has been with the business since 2018, this was the start of a process of reviewing the benefits offering.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the construction industry, managing payments well is essential for keeping projects on track and staying profitable. Companies need to find ways to save time and money while ensuring their payment processes are smooth. Using digital payment solutions * can help solve these problems by improving cash flow and offering revenue-generating opportunities.

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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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The Workcomp Writer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Yesterday, in Skala v. Comfort Sys. USA, Inc. Comfort Sys. USA Ark., Inc. , 2024 Ark. App. LEXIS 522 (Oct. 9, 2024), the Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed a circuit court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of a corporate defendant (employer) where the trial court had borrowed and applied the workers’ compensation “going and coming” rule to a negligence case.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

We’re on a mission to explore the best employee benefits, so discussing our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a must. An EAP benefits your employees and business in many ways, from providing self-care and prevention tools to confidential BACP-accredited counsellors and in-the-moment crisis support. Read on to explore EAP employee benefits and what they can do for your people and business.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Reversing the effect of workplace insubordination is much harder than preventing it from occurring in the first place. Reducing the chances of workplace insubordination may feel like an unnecessary precaution, but when cases do sporadically come up, putting things back in order can take up a lot of resources, leaving behind some creases that are hard to iron out completely.

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COMPackage

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, offering competitive compensation packages is essential to attract and retain top talent. However, simply providing a salary is no longer enough. Employees want to understand the full value of their compensation, including both direct pay and indirect benefits. This is where Total Compensation Reports (TCRs) come into play.

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BetterUp

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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Employer Connection

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the aftermath of hurricanes Milton and Helene, we are sharing information about the support we provide members affected by severe weather. Click here.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Today is World Mental Health Day, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and to reaffirm commitments to improving mental health through education, awareness and advocacy. Many plan sponsors look toward mental health trends to stay informed on strategies for […] The post 2024 Mental Health Trends: Leading Change Through Preventive Action appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Alden Bianchi, Jake Mattinson, and Sarah Raaii recently authored an article in ALM Benefits Pro commenting on the final Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) regulations issued last month by the Biden administration.

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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.

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