Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
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Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
A new poll claims that nearly 50 percent of respondents would reject a substantial 15 percent pay increase if it meant forfeiting workplace flexibility, even in a challenging financial climate. Despite attractive flexible working policies outweighing the need for increased remuneration, the research – conducted by PayFit – claims that a sizable 83 percent of those surveyed felt improvement was needed to their current workplace’s flexible policies.
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Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Mental health support will be the most in-demand health and wellbeing benefit in 2024, according to research from Towergate Health and Protection. The survey of 500 HR professionals found that 41% are expecting to see an increase in demand for mental health support from their employees. A third (34%) cited that they expect to see an increase in support for financial health this year.
Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
From resume tips to interview protocols, experts share their advice for getting your career off on the right foot.
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.
Business Management Daily
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
When the company promoted Brian to a management position last month, he never dreamed Alex would be his most problematic direct report. Close friends since meeting at new employee orientation three years ago, they frequently ate lunch together, talked about everything from sports to dates, and helped each other with assignments. Now, they barely spoke, and the whole software engineering department sensed their tension.
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15Five
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Think back to physics class for a moment. Remember the difference between kinetic and potential energy? Something like an explosion is an example of kinetic energy. A drawn bowstring, with an arrow aimed at a target, is potential energy. With the right input, all that potential energy turns into kinetic energy, and great things—like hitting the bullseye—can happen.
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Under the SECURE Act and the SECURE 2.0 Act, employers must provide long-term, part-time employees the opportunity to make elective deferrals under their 401(k) plans and, beginning in 2025, their 403(b) plans. When this occurs, certain special rules apply to such employees that impact whether they must be included in annual nondiscrimination testing or receive […] The post This Is Not a Test!
Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
"Would I recommend finding your partner at the office? Probably not." Employees share the pros and cons of having an office relationship.
Insperity
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, the traditional hiring process is evolving rapidly. One approach gaining traction among forward-thinking business leaders is skill-based hiring. What is skill-based hiring? Unlike traditional methods that prioritize loyalty, tenure or credentials, skill-based hiring crushes the “paper ceiling” and focuses on evaluating candidates based on their demonstrated abilities, competencies, and potential.
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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.
Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Funding for women-led health startups surged more than 2,000% last year, helping drive the fundraising of $167 million for the industry.
BetterUp
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Many people experience loneliness. That’s why we’ve offered these 18 tips to help you stop feeling lonely and live a happier life.
Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
With millions of baby boomers retiring, employers need to come up with a training plan to pass down their skills.
BetterUp
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Jump to section How to choose a career path: 7 essential considerations How to find a career once you know what you want How to figure out what career you want
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Amazon workers in Coventry have begun a three-day strike in a dispute over pay. More than 1,000 GMB union members at the retail firm are taking part in industrial action today (Tuesday 13), Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 February, to earn £15 an hour and union rights. UK Amazon workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of further strikes in January this year, having taken over 30 days of industrial action in the past 12 months.
Benefit Resource Inc.
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Congratulations on enrolling in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)! The key to a smooth reimbursement process lies in understanding the crucial elements of proper expense documentation and ensuring your receipt answers 5 fundamental questions. Let’s explore these questions and discover where to find the necessary information. The Handling of Unresolved Expenses A month into your FSA plan year, you encounter an eligible dental expense, you use your benefits card, and submit the credit card r
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Credit: Maddie Red/Shutterstock Luxury fashion brand Hermès has announced that it will award all employees a €4,000 bonus in respect of its successful work in 2023. The news was announced at a presentation of the French firm’s 2023 full-year results, where alongside the staff bonus , it announced an increase in profits of 28%. All 22,040 employees will receive the bonus as part of its “commitment as a responsible employer, and its policy of sharing the fruits of growth with all those who contrib
eni
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
We all know that being the go-to person for employees' mental health concerns is part of the HR gig. It's not just the employees, but even the managers turn to us for advice when someone on their team spills the beans. So, what do we say? What's the right language? And what's a definite no-no?
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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.
Professionals Alternative
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
[link] Unveiling the Human Side of Accounting Staffing: Nurturing Client Connections Introduction to Accounting Staffing and its Importance in the Accounting Industry As an accountant, I am well aware of the critical role that accounting staffing plays in the industry. Accounting staffing involves the process of sourcing, recruiting, and placing talented professionals in accounting roles within organizations.
HR Digest
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Another one bites the dust—employees are the ones left scrambling as the recent announcement of Cisco layoffs marks another industry resorting to job cuts to see company growth. U.S.-based networking company Cisco appears to be next in line to execute a pretty sizable number of job cuts, joining the already extensive list of layoffs in 2024. The company has been reported to have 84900 employees on its payroll currently and it’s uncertain just how many of them will be affected by the layoff
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Defense counsel frequently lament the difficulties of defending 401(k) investment and recordkeeping fee litigation when different judges render conflicting rulings on motions to dismiss seemingly indistinguishable complaints. Even when the judges purport to apply the same legal standards, the outcomes can differ. For that reason, we thought it would be interesting to track the decisions by a single judge in the Eastern District of Wisconsin who rendered five rulings in this arena within one we
Workers' Compensation
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a New Jersey contractor for again exposing workers to fall hazards, this time while working at a construction site in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. LACK OF FALL PROTECTION OSHA initiated an inspection of Adrian Construction Group LLC , of Paterson, NJ, in July 2023 under a local emphasis program for falls in construction.
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.
Florida Workers' Comp
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
We have known for some time that the economy is being impacted by long-forgotten inflation levels. The pandemic was a time of great panic and economic turmoil. Perhaps there has not been a similar time of economic upheaval, and certainly not in living memory. In retrospect, there were so many poor decisions made regarding federal borrowing and spending.
InterWest Insurance Services
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor in January 2024 finalized a new federal rule that will make it more difficult for employers to classify workers as independent contractors. The final rule formally rescinds the independent contractor rule issued by the DOL a few years ago and provides a different interpretation of how the key test of employment, called the “economic realities test,” should be applied.
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