Thu.Sep 14, 2023

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Union strikes from California to New York: Why nurses are demanding better pay and safer work conditions

Employee Benefit News

Three nurses share their stories, revealing why these healthcare workers are struggling to stay afloat amid unsafe working conditions.

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13 Best Technical Assessment Tools for 2023

HR Lineup

In today’s fast-paced technology-driven world, hiring the right talent is crucial for the success of any organization. Technical assessments play a pivotal role in evaluating the skills and capabilities of potential candidates. As we step into 2023, the demand for skilled tech professionals remains high, making it essential for businesses to utilize the best technical assessment tools available.

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A meeting of the minds: AI and employee mental health

Employee Benefit News

New AI-based chatbot solutions are supporting those with mental health struggles by helping build coping skills and reframing negative thinking.

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Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plans in Later Life

Money Talk

One place where there is a gap in adult financial education is programs for older adults age 65+. The bulk of community and workplace programs cover financial tasks and decisions to get “to retirement,” not “through retirement." One of the niche audiences for my business, Money Talk , is older adults grappling with financial issues such as creation of a retirement “paycheck,” paying taxes on required minimum distributions (RMDs), and simplifying financial accounts.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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At E Powered Benefits, Emma Fox is creating a new kind of healthcare plan

Employee Benefit News

Emma Fox, managing partner at E Powered Benefits, is creating a healthcare plan that doesn't depend on insurance carriers.

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Are you a 'bad boss'? What Elon Musk and Jimmy Fallon are revealing about toxic workplaces

Employee Benefit News

Don't create an unhealthy work environment for your employees, like these now-notorious bosses. Here's how to behave better and lead with kindness first.

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SkillValue

HR Lineup

SkillValue is a dynamic and comprehensive freelance management system that empowers businesses and organizations to efficiently connect with and manage a global network of freelancers. This platform is designed to streamline the freelance hiring process, facilitate project collaboration, and ensure seamless project management from start to finish. SkillValue offers a wide range of features and tools that cater to the needs of both businesses and freelancers, making it a valuable resource in toda

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Blue Shield of California dropped CVS as its PBM — why it could save them $500 million

Employee Benefit News

Alison Lum from Blue Shield and Chris Blackley from Prescryptive break down the carrier's decision.

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TalentDesk

HR Lineup

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the demand for freelance talent has surged, leading to the proliferation of freelancers across various industries. Managing these dispersed and diverse resources efficiently has become a paramount concern for organizations seeking to harness the benefits of a flexible workforce. Enter TalentDesk, a cutting-edge freelance management system that is revolutionizing how businesses engage, onboard, collaborate with, and pay freelancers seamlessly.

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

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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'Take an honest look in the mirror': Why good leadership starts with self-reflection

Employee Benefit News

Rachel Druckenmiller, workplace expert and keynote speaker at EBN's Benefits at Work conference, shares advice on "igniting intentional leadership.

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Toptal

HR Lineup

Toptal is an industry-leading freelance management system that has revolutionized the way businesses and organizations connect with top-tier freelancers and professionals across the globe. Founded in 2010, Toptal has become synonymous with excellence in the world of freelance talent acquisition and management. At its core, Toptal serves as a dynamic platform that bridges the gap between businesses seeking specialized skills and freelance experts with a diverse range of expertise.

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Pepsi's VP of HR Dannii Portsmouth prioritizes career growth for 12k employees

Employee Benefit News

Focusing on career development for frontline employees is vital to the beverage company's success.

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Field Nation

HR Lineup

Field Nation is a prominent player in the realm of freelance management systems, offering a comprehensive platform that connects businesses with skilled freelancers for on-demand services. With a user-friendly interface and a robust set of features, Field Nation has become a go-to solution for organizations seeking to efficiently manage and optimize their freelance workforce.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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How the 'September surge' will be different this year

Employee Benefit News

Two workplace experts weigh on this long-standing business trend, and how the past three years have changed what this means for employers.

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77% of employers say competition for talent is key issue influencing benefits

Employee Benefits

Competition for talent was cited by three-quarters (77%) of employers as a key issue influencing their benefits strategy , according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Its Benefits trends survey , which surveyed 339 UK organisations across a range of industries about their benefit strategies, also found that despite 45% of UK employees favouring workplace benefits that support long-term finances and retirement, more than half of employer respo

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The Kafka trap of return to office arguments

Workplace Insight

Recently, I bemoaned how Orwell is often invoked in support of an argument by people who haven’t read him. They are usually drawing on some laundered misperception of his work, and especially Nineteen Eighty-Four. Well, this month I witnessed somebody misapplying the work of Kafka in a similar attempt to make a middlebrow point about the so-called return to office.

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Lovewell’s logic: Supporting staff who are childless not by choice

Employee Benefits

This week (11-17 September) is World Childless Week , which is aimed at raising awareness of those who are childless not by choice. According to figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in January 2022, in the UK, 18% of women who reach the end of their childbearing years do not have children. However, even as family compositions and demographics have changed over the years, childlessness remains something of a taboo subject.

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

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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Is the Flexible Working Bill a game changer or paper tiger?

Workplace Insight

As LinkedIn data has shown, demand for work flexible working is high. And it outpaces the current availability of remote work offers. In the UK alone, listings for remote jobs have increased by 277 percent. Job postings for hybrid or remote positions received an increase in applications (189 percent) over in-office roles. People want to work remotely for various reasons.

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Texas District Court Overturns Portions of the IDR Process

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On August 3, 2023, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled on the implementation of the No Surprises Act in Texas Medical Association, et al. v. US Department of Health and Human Services, et al. (TMA IV). In TMA IV, the plaintiffs challenged two things: The increased administrative fee to participate […] The post Texas District Court Overturns Portions of the IDR Process appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Learn the dos and don’ts of open enrollment

WEX Inc.

Open enrollment is around the corner for many of you. It’s your best chance to evaluate your healthcare needs and identify opportunities to better support yourself and your family. However, a whopping 92 percent of employees stick with the same elections they had the previous year, no matter what changes have taken place in their lives. If you’re one of that majority, you may be missing out on multiple ways to save, either through the health plan you choose or through the benefits you enroll in.

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Navigating Uncertainty

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

In today’s business environment, change is constant. Earning a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) designation can help benefits professionals improve their ability to manage organizational change. The self-study CEBS courses provide critical knowledge and skills to scan the environment and strategically tailor benefit […] The post Navigating Uncertainty appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

Amidst all the revenue numbers and share valuations that companies wear as a badge of honor, the concept of employee relationship management has emerged as another undeniable sign of a successful organization. Many aspire to work at companies like Google, not just due to the pay they offer but because there seems to be no dearth of provisions for engaging employee and employer relationships.

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More Meet and Greet

Florida Workers' Comp

I envy those people who can walk into a room and suddenly know everyone there. I have never been one of those people but instead a shrinking violet. Mingling and small talk have always been a challenge. You might think that the new world of virtual interaction would appeal to me as much as it does to the young of the twenty-first century (I do use my phone as much as they use theirs).

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SAVING 1% MORE COULD BOOST PENSION BY 25%

Employee Benefits

According to research* from WEALTH at work, 1 in 3 (33%) employees think they won’t be able to afford to retire at all due to increasing costs. Whilst 8 in 10 (83%) are concerned the cost of living crisis will mean they will have to work longer before retiring to make up for a shortfall in savings. However, many don’t realise the significant difference a small increase to their pension savings can make.

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#HRTechChat: Navigating the Talent Shortage: A Creative Approach to Skills-Based Hiring

3Sixty Insights

Businesses face a growing challenge: the talent shortage. The traditional ways of recruiting and hiring no longer suffice in a world where the working-age population is shrinking, and the gap between available talent and job openings is widening. To shed light on this issue, we turn to recent research from the Burning Glass Institute and a fascinating conversation with Pamela Stroko about innovative solutions.

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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.