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10 skills recruiters look for when hiring remote candidates

Employee Benefit News

From decisiveness to a sense of humor, FlexJobs' ranking covers a range of expectations employers will have this recruiting season.

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Exclusive: Reaching out to staff experiencing domestic abuse could save lives, says ITV presenter

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2023: Asking if people are okay and following a gut instinct could potentially save the life of someone experiencing domestic violence, according to Ruth Dodsworth, TV presenter and journalist at ITV Cymru, Wales. Speaking in a keynote session titled A survivor’s escape from domestic violence – the signs, symptoms and how to help, Dodsworth explained that her work around supporting those affected by domestic abuse is driven by her former 20-year relationship, in which she

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Liberty Mutual dedicated $8.5 million to tuition reimbursement: Here's how this VP benefited

Employee Benefit News

Liberty Mutual offers up to $9,000 per year towards educational costs.

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Audrey Williams: How can EU equal pay regulation benefit UK workers?

Employee Benefits

The government has confirmed that it will ensure European Union (EU) derived protection under equal pay laws will remain in place for employees and workers. It is important to remember the assurances given previously, that leaving the EU would not have the effect of eroding employment rights. This has come under scrutiny as a result of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023, which received Royal Assent on 29 June 2023.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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As student loan payments restart, how to help employers stand out

Employee Benefit News

Education-focused benefits will help support employees once the more than three-year moratorium on federal student loan payments and interest ends.

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Global Payroll Report

3Sixty Insights

In late Spring 2023, Payslip partnered with PayrollOrg to survey its practitioner members to determine the state of global payroll operations. This report co-authored by Pete A. Tiliakos summarizes the perspectives of hundreds of global payroll professionals & leaders plus senior executives across HR and Global Business Services. Participants represented businesses across a range of sizes, sectors, and geographies.

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How to Apologize for a Late Reply to an Email before It’s Too Late?

HR Digest

Do you have a list of unread emails in your inbox that are waiting for you to take action? Because these situations inevitably end with the prompt “ Received 3 days ago. Reply? ”, and once even your inbox tires of the wait, it might mean it’s time to apologize for a late reply. It is very easy to get caught up in a cycle of missed emails once they begin to pile up.

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What is Form W-4?

PeopleKeep

If you’re a U.S. employee, your employer must withhold a certain amount of money from each paycheck for federal and, in most cases, state taxes. The amount withheld throughout the year determines how much tax you’ll still owe during tax season or if the IRS owes you a refund. On your first day of employment, you decide how much federal income tax your employer can withhold by filling out Form W-4.

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HSA vs. FSA: See how you’ll save with each

WEX Inc.

Participating in a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) is a great way to save money. Below, we’ve outlined the key differences of an HSA vs. FSA so you can see how they work, the advantages to each, and why you should participate in them. Health savings account An HSA is an individually owned benefits plan funded by you or your employer that lets you save on purchases of eligible expenses.

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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6 Manager Effectiveness Metrics HR Leaders Should Be Tracking

15Five

Managers have an outsized impact on the outcomes that matter most to HR leaders, including employee engagement, performance, and retention. The more effective managers you have across the organization, the better your employees—and the company—will perform. But before you can make targeted investments in manager enablement, you must know how effective your managers are today and understand where they’re succeeding or struggling.

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Trans CEO is asking employers to 'walk the walk' when it comes to inclusivity

Employee Benefit News

Wynne Nowland, CEO of Bradley and Parker, came out to her company five years ago and hasn't looked back.

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Personal SWOT Analysis: How To Conduct One (With Examples)

BetterUp

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10 Best Help Desk Software for 2023

HR Lineup

In today’s fast-paced business environment, customer support and service are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Help desk software plays a pivotal role in streamlining customer interactions, managing tickets, and ensuring timely issue resolution. As we step into 2023, let’s explore the top 10 help desk software solutions that are leading the way in providing exceptional customer support experiences. 1.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Exclusive: Bernadette Thompson OBE addresses inclusivity in HR profession

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2023: HR departments need to focus on driving diversity and inclusivity within their own teams in order to better support the wider business, according to Bernadette Thompson OBE, director of equality, diversity and inclusion at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Addressing delegates at Employee Benefits Live 2023, at ExCel London, in a session focused on driving inclusion in the HR profession, Thompson discussed the function’s role in designing and maintaining

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BCO Awards dominated by South East offices yet again but Glasgow office takes top spot

Workplace Insight

Barclays’ Glasgow campus (pictured) was celebrated as the Best of the Best at the British Council for Offices (BCO) National Awards last night, also taking home the prize for Corporate Workplace. Seven further winners of BCO Awards were recognised as leading examples of excellence in workplace design in the UK. There were no winners in any category in the Midlands or North of England, Northern Ireland or Wales, although two offices in Manchester and Widnes were commended and the President’

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Exclusive: Central Co-op prioritises communicating benefits choice and creativity

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2023: Being creative with benefits budgets and communicating these to workforces is key for employers, according to Jennifer Roberts (pictured), senior reward and wellbeing manager at Central Co-op. Roberts’ presentation, Making your benefits budgets work harder to support your reward strategy , took place on Tuesday 3 October at Employee Benefits Live 2023.

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HSA Day 2023: Celebrating 20 years of HSAs

WEX Inc.

The 20th anniversary of health savings accounts (HSAs) marks a significant milestone for these accounts, which have empowered tens of millions of Americans to save for both immediate and future medical expenses. As we celebrate this anniversary on HSA Day 2023 , it is clear that HSAs have become an integral part of the employee benefits landscape. Keep reading to learn more about the growth of HSAs over the past 20 years, HSA misconceptions that still exist, and our predictions for how HSAs wil

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.

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Getting the most out of cross-team collaboration

Business Management Daily

Great teams benefit from the contributions of individuals. Great companies maximize the output of their teams, but the best companies? They bring different departments together to achieve a common goal. Cross-functional collaboration within a company is a good indicator that management respects the abilities of their different teams and understands collaborative workflows.

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Leonardo unifies benefits offering with one platform for all staff

Employee Benefits

Having brought its various businesses across the UK under the one brand a few years previously, aerospace and defence firm Leonardo realised it needed to unify its benefits offering to attract and retain talent. Andrew Letton, vice president for people shared services, at Leonardo UK, says: “It was very disjointed, and it had got to the point where we were actually competing with ourselves for our own people.

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An uncertain world, but CEOs remain broadly bullish about the future

Workplace Insight

Geopolitics and broader political uncertainty are now the greatest risk to business growth, according to a survey of more than 1,300 CEOs of the world’s largest businesses. The KPMG 2023 CEO Outlook claims that geopolitics and political uncertainty have become the leading perceived risk this year for senior executives – concerns that didn’t even make the top five in the 2022 survey.

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EXCLUSIVE: Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Centrica promote benefits to support financial wellbeing

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2023: Enterprise Rent-A-Car has supported employees during the cost-of-living crisis with a salary increase and conducted a benchmark analysis of its pay and benefits providers. Addressing delegates at Employee Benefits Live 2023 in a session titled Increasing employee financial wellbeing without increasing business cost , Alyson Dickman (pictured), HR generalist at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, explained how the organisation wanted to ensure it remains competitive in the market

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

BetterUp

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Sight loss needn’t mean job loss

Employee Benefits

By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits Two million people in the UK are living with sight loss that’s severe enough to have a significant impact on their lives. And half of this sight loss is avoidable. A sight test can detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough, according to the organisers of National Eye Health Week.

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Exciting News! Keith Schuler elected as the 2023/2024 Chair for The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers

InterWest Insurance Services

Exciting News! Keith Schuler, President/CEO of InterWest Insurance Services, was elected as the 2023/2024 Chair for The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers during the 110th annual Insurance Leadership Forum in Colorado Springs, CO. Keith will work with a dedicated team of officers, including Vice Chair Andy Barrengos, Treasurer John M. Howard, and Secretary Eric Leavitt to lead the association of over 200 of the top commercial insurance and employee benefits brokerages worldwide.

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ORGATEC reinvents itself for the new future of work

Workplace Insight

ORGATEC, the leading international trade fair for the future of work will return in 2024 with a new event concept that is designed to meet the evolving requirements of the world of work and is positioned even closer to the cutting edge. With a shorter duration, a new hall layout, highlight topics and digital innovations, ORGATEC will offer exhibitors and visitors a topic-centred, event-oriented and efficient trade fair experience.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

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