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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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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

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

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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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UK women earn 35% less than men in 2024

Employee Benefits

Women in the UK earn 35% less than men in 2024, according to research by job search engine Adzuna. Its analysis of 672,311 CVs uploaded to its AI-powered CV screening tool ValueMyCV between January 2022 and March 2024 found the UK’s gender pay gap widened to 35% in March 2024, which was a two-year peak, as UK women earned 65 pence for every pound earned by men.

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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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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

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.

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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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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 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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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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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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.

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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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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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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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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.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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