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The Science Behind Dopamine Detox: What It Is & Why It Works

BetterUp

Jump to section What is a dopamine detox? The science behind dopamine detox 'Bad' dopamine habits Who needs a dopamine detox? How to dopamine detox How long does it take to complete a dopamine detox?

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Special Report Gives Insider Look Into Federal Agency Q&As – Part 2

PayrollOrg

Special Report: Conversations With Census, DOL, and OCSS – Part 2 in the July issue of Payroll Currently offers an insider look at how federal agency executives answered questions at PayrollOrg’s annual Payroll Congress.

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ACA Litigation Update: Preventive Services Requirements Upheld

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

What’s new? On June 21, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Braidwood v. Becerra that the lower court had overreached when it struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive services mandate nationwide. The Fifth Circuit held that federal […] The post ACA Litigation Update: Preventive Services Requirements Upheld appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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How to Reduce Your Business’s Payroll Costs: Strategies for Budgeters 

Patriot Software

For many businesses, payroll is the largest expense. The cost of an employee can be 32% more than their wages. Plus, you have to pay for the cost of running payroll. But savvy business owners know there are ways to cut back on expenses, including payroll costs.

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Fertility Benefits Playbook: How HR Leaders Are Delivering Value in 2025

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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54% of staff aged 35-44 will skive work following England match

Employee Benefits

Something for the weekend: The England men’s football team has reached the final of the UEFA European Football Championship (Euros) 2024, with the match against Spain due to take place on Sunday 14 July at 8pm. As supporters across the country prepare for football to potentially come home, gambling website Betway conducted a survey with 2,128 England football fans aged 18 and above to find out whether they are likely to turn up to work late or not at all on Monday morning.

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Crown estate announces details of latest London commercial property developments

Workplace Insight

The Crown Estate has unveiled details of its pipeline of commercial property developments in London’s West End. According to The Crown Estate , the first three projects, which have a Gross Development Value of over £430 million, will deliver 250,000 sq ft of office, leisure and retail space in the heart of the Capital, which it claims will help to stimulate the renewal of the West End, attract global investment and contribute to the wider success of London.

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How To Get A Job In AI With (And Without) A Degree

BetterUp

Jump to section What exactly is a job in AI, and why pursue one?

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Gusto Group to become 100% employee owned

Employee Benefits

Manufacturing, construction and architecture business Gusto Group will transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) as part of its goal of achieving shared success and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship. A total of 100% of the firm’s ownership will be transferred to an EOT on 31 March 2027 as part of its three-year timeline. Share options have been issued to all employees, including new starters, to encourage business growth over the next three years and to ensure those responsible for m

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Are employers getting too involved in their workers' lives?

Employee Benefit News

From over-monitoring their work, to offering too many tech tools, employers may be getting too involved.

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Lovewell’s logic: Watching the Labour government bed in

Employee Benefits

We are now just over a week on from the Labour party storming to victory in the UK’s general election. The last time the UK moved to a Labour government after a period of Conservative rule, I was still at school and remember teachers trying to explain the significance of the result and what it would mean going forward. This time, I have much more of an interest.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Should employee benefits include Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAPs)?

Higginbotham

Many people work to provide for their families. However, they may need to pay for child or elder care while at work, and the high costs of these services can contribute to financial stress. Employers can help their workers by offering dependent care assistance plans as part of their employee benefits package. Dependent Care Expenses May Become a Financial Burden Many employees have young children.

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The top 10 most read articles between 5 – 11 July 2024

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most read articles between 5 – 11 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: UK Power Networks and Principality Building Society sign up to heating benefit scheme Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust staff strike over pay SEC Newgate UK becomes age-inclusive accredited employer Liz Kendall named secretary of state for work and pensions Co-op reports 5.2% mean socio-economic pay gap Encirc rolls out personalised employee wellbeing development platform Become a Wombat Walker thro

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Survey Finds New HR Professionals Make Up 46% of the Industry

HR Digest

A new survey found that C-Suite executives believe there is a lack of HR support at their organization due to new HR professionals making a large chunk of the field rather than senior workers. One of the key takeaways from the Paycor HR report was that nearly half of the HR professionals had only been in their role for two years or less, signaling a dearth of HR experts to guide them in the right direction.

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Emma Reynolds named pensions minister

Employee Benefits

Credit: UK government, under Attribution 3.0 Unported Deed, resized Emma Reynolds, the elected Labour MP for Wycombe, has been appointed parliamentary secretary for both the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Treasury. The new joint role is part of the new government’s recognition that pensions are the responsibilities of both departments.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Navigating emotions in crisis: A guide to finding strength and resilience

Business Management Daily

No one else is responsible for our emotions; we own them and must know how to handle them. Anxiety, fear, apprehension, uncertainty, and stress are natural outcomes when experiencing a crisis. The good news is that improving emotional self-awareness and responding more positively and constructively is within our control. Learning to manage and strengthen your EQ, or emotional quotient, is akin to building new muscle.

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90% of employees aren't getting along with their coworkers

Employee Benefit News

When even one team can't get along, it can have widespread negative effects for the company as a whole.

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The Importance of Total Compensation Statements: A Comprehensive Overview

COMPackage

In today’s competitive talent market, attracting and retaining top performers requires a comprehensive compensation strategy. Simply offering a competitive salary isn’t enough. Employees are increasingly looking at the bigger picture – the total value proposition an employer offers. This is where Total Compensation Statements (TCS) come into play.