Money Talk
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Unless you’ve been living under a rock during the past three years, you know that inflation- i.e., an increase in the cost of goods and services- has been a major concern of U.S. households as their dollars purchase less than they did prior to the pandemic. While virtually no household purchase has been exempt, areas of highest recent concern are food, vehicles, insurance, and housing.
PayrollOrg
OCTOBER 31, 2024
In this November 2024 issue of Compliance TV: IRS announces 2025 COLAs for transportation fringes, FSA deferrals; Social Security wage base increases to $176,100 for 2025; and more.
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Florida Workers' Comp
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Overdose and senseless death have been a topic woven through this blog over the past 11 years. I have spent a great deal of time striving to understand the why and what of drug use, overdose, and governmental efforts to stem both. There are a great many people dead. In Nitazenes are Worse (June 2024), I noted that our national overdose deaths are now greater than the loss of American lives in all wars since this nation began as a small conglomerate of former colonies clustered along the Atlantic
InterWest Insurance Services
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Middle class families — those with incomes of between roughly $50,000 and $100,000 per year — are becoming increasingly reliant on workplace benefits to ensure their financial well-being in case of a disability or critical illness. Simple health insurance is insufficient to carry the load. The loss of a breadwinner’s or caregiver’s financial contribution through death or disability is often devastating.
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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
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The 2024 edition of the International Foundation’s Employee Benefits Survey addresses many topics that organizations struggle with to keep benefit cost down for their employees. This includes health care plans and prescription drugs. Prior research conducted in 2024 by the International Foundation […] The post Saving Money on Employee Benefits is Not as Scary as You Think appeared first on Word on Benefits.
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Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
California is the state with the largest percentage of job listings that show a salary, and Alabama is the state with the lowest percentage.
Insperity
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Bringing a new hire into the fold is an exciting moment for not just the employee but also the organization! But it’s also a pivotal time to align them with the company’s mission and goals, especially if they are coming in mid-campaign, mid-year, or during particularly crucial moments in time where it’s important to get up to speed quickly. Here’s why helping new employees understand and connect with your company’s objectives isn’t just about onboarding – it’s a long-term investment in you
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Companies can provide better financial literacy to help older couples, who are separating, make smart decisions with their money.
3Sixty Insights
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Roughly 60% of Americans reported living paycheck to paycheck in 2024. These numbers are unsettling, especially given their consistent growth. But it also means nearly two-thirds of the U.S. workforce could face a financial crisis over something as simple as a flat tire. The downstream effects of this are not just confined to workers. They also impact the performance of the businesses they work for.
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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 31, 2024
Wages rose, gas prices went down and consumer spending habits are seen by experts as a favorable sign.
3Sixty Insights
OCTOBER 31, 2024
In the dynamic world of B2B SaaS, transforming a visionary mission statement into a successful product requires a strategic roadmap. This journey begins with comprehensive market research, a process that not only validates your vision but also systematically builds the foundation for informed decision-making. By following a sequential approach—Industry Analysis, Competitive Analysis, and Customer Needs Assessment—you create a layered understanding of the market that enhances your product’s
Bayzat
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Attracting the best talent and holding onto the existing top performers means the company will need to have an attractive compensation package within its staff retention and hiring plan. Sometimes referred to as a salary package, an employee compensation package is the overall combination of financial and non-financial rewards that employees receive in exchange for their work.
CorpStrat
OCTOBER 31, 2024
With healthcare costs climbing, small business owners are navigating difficult choices between competitive wages and sustainable benefits plans. In today’s challenging business environment, healthcare costs are becoming an increasingly difficult hurdle for small business owners. A recent study, the *2024 “Pulse of the Purchaser” survey* by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, highlights how the rising costs of healthcare are affecting employers’ ability to offer wage increas
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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.
WEX Inc.
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Open enrollment season is a marathon of important decisions, paperwork, and deadlines for HR teams, so the relief of the season ending is undeniable. But, before you move on from open enrollment, there’s a crucial step that’s often overlooked: the post-open enrollment checklist. Keep reading as we take you through the essential tasks and considerations you need to address after the enrollment period ends, ensuring that your employees are ready to take full advantage of their benefits choices nex
HR Digest
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Need a few salary negotiation tips to ensure the pay at your next job aligns with your best interests? We’re going to break down some salary negotiation strategies so you don’t find yourself both overworked and underpaid despite all the experience you have in your field. Any salary is better than no salary at all, so it can be very tempting to accept a job offer without any negotiations.
WEX Inc.
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The automated accounts payable (AP) market is expected to grow from $3.08 billion in 2023 to over $7.01 billion by 2030 , according to Grand View Research. Many factors are pushing the changes. Cost reduction From cutting the volume of paperwork and banking costs to earning rebates from virtual card payments , payments technology has vastly altered the accounts payable landscape.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 31, 2024
I’ve been going to Orgatec in Cologne since 1992. It has always been one of the twin global behemoths of office design shows. The other being NeoCon in Chicago. Over that time, I’ve seen it dwindle significantly in size, if not relevance. It is held every two years, which means it can offer a better snapshot of current thinking about offices than an annual show might.
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
COMPackage
OCTOBER 31, 2024
In today’s competitive talent market, keeping employees happy and engaged is critical. One powerful tool many companies overlook is the Total Compensation Report (TCR). These reports go beyond just base salary, detailing the full value proposition an employee receives, including benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and more. A well-designed TCR can be a game-changer for employee engagement, fostering trust, appreciation, and a deeper sense of connection with the company.
Achievers
OCTOBER 31, 2024
As modern workplaces continue to evolve and strive to balance in-person, hybrid, and remote work, keeping a pulse on employee sentiment is more important than ever. Employee survey tools are platforms dedicated to delivering a steady stream of insights on employee engagement and the health of your organization culture. They allow your company to quickly identify employee concerns and areas that need improvement while making informed, data-driven business decisions.
Employee Benefit News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Ann Olivarius weighs in on the impact of Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy in the 2024 election.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 31, 2024
With the US election less than one week away, what are the legal implications of a Harris-Walz administration versus a Trump-Vance administration on reproductive rights? In this Q&A, Sarah Raaii explores how the election’s outcome could impact how plan sponsors and employers address reproductive care, including fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization.
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