How — and why — employers should make healthcare benefits interesting
Employee Benefit News
AUGUST 30, 2023
Employers should be investing just as much into education as they are into creating robust benefit offerings.
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Report: Group Health Plan Cost Inflation to Pick Up Steam
InterWest Insurance Services
AUGUST 31, 2023
A new report by Aon warns employers to expect average group health insurance costs to increase 8.5% in 2024, as inflation starts hitting the cost of delivering care as well as pharmaceuticals. The report predicts that employers will pay an average of $15,088 in 2024, compared to the average this year of $13,906. The cost hike is almost double the 4.5% increases employers saw in 2022 and 2023.
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USCIS Releases Revised Form I-9 to Be Used by November 1
PayrollOrg
AUGUST 1, 2023
On August 1, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with an edition date of 8-1-23.
How Does Dental Insurance Work and Is It Worth It?
Fringe Benefit Analysts
AUGUST 15, 2023
You probably know the feeling well. Another six months rolls around and then one day you glance down at your upcoming week’s schedule and there it is, your bi-yearly dentist checkup. But don’t panic. You know the dentist really isn’t as bad as it seems and there are actually some very important reasons to have a dental checkup and cleaning every six months.
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.
How a second opinion healthcare program is saving employers $36k per employee
Employee Benefit News
AUGUST 31, 2023
A virtual appointment with a medical specialist at the Cleveland Clinic helps patients get the right kind of care.
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Highlights From a Women’s Retirement Class
Money Talk
AUGUST 31, 2023
I recently attended a seminar about financial concerns facing women in retirement. Below are seven key take-aways that I gleaned from the presentation and accompanying materials: Income Gap - This is the difference between an individual’s (or couple’s) total retirement income from various sources (e.g., pension, Social Security, annuities, dividends/capital gains, full- or part -time employment, self-employment) minus fixed (e.g., rent and car payments), variable (e.g., gas, food, and gifts), an
E-Verify: What Organizations Need to Know – hr bartender
HR Bartender
AUGUST 27, 2023
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Poster Guard® Poster Compliance Service, a division of HRdirect and the leading labor law poster service that gets your business up to date with all required federal, state, and local labor law postings, and then keeps it that way — for an entire year.
DOL Proposes $1,059 Weekly Threshold for ‘White Collar’ Exemption
PayrollOrg
AUGUST 31, 2023
On August 30, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it intends to increase the minimum salary level for the Fair Labor Standards Act “white collar” exemptions from $684 to $1,059 per week.
Dealing with Unresponsive HR: What to Do When HR Ignores Your Concerns
HR Digest
AUGUST 31, 2023
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where HR seems to be turning a blind eye to your concerns? You’re not alone. Dealing with unresponsive HR can be frustrating and disheartening, especially when you’re facing a toxic work environment or an unresolved issue. But fear not! We’ll explore actionable steps you can take when HR ignores your complaints.
10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit
Advertiser: Paycor
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!
3 health benefits misconceptions to rethink for a more secure future
Employee Benefit News
AUGUST 30, 2023
Contrary to popular belief, it's absolutely possible to align incentives, pay less for claims and fix consumerism.
What will the Flexible Working Act mean for working carers?
Employee Benefits
AUGUST 30, 2023
From 2024, employees will be able to request flexible working hours and patterns twice in a 12-month period and will not have to explain any potential effect on their employer. Organisations will have to consider all requests and provide a reason before rejection within two months. Being able to request flexible working should eliminate any stress, anxiety or worry for employees trying to balance work with caring responsibilities.
Financial Implications of Working in Later Life
Money Talk
AUGUST 16, 2023
After declining in early years of the pandemic, the percentage of older adults in the labor force is increasing. An estimated 21.9% of Americans age 65+ were working in 2022. In 2019, the older worker cohort included nearly 15% of those in their 70s. Reasons for continued work include a need for additional income (inflation), boredom, social contact, structure, and a sense of purpose.
A surprising number of employees wouldn’t mind having an AI as their ‘boss’
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 29, 2023
According to a new poll from the Asana Work Innovation Lab , nearly two-thirds of executives of executives think that artificial intelligence will help their companies reach their objectives. The report also suggests that 36 percent of employees in the United States and United Kingdom already use AI at work at least weekly. And a perhaps surprising number of people wouldn’t mind having their work graded by artificial intelligence or even having a robot as their ‘boss’ The repor
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.
States Amend Professional Practice Standards to Incorporate Telehealth
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
AUGUST 31, 2023
Numerous states—including Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky and Oklahoma—have been busy finalizing rulemaking and legislation that create or amend professional practice standards to incorporate telehealth. What have these states been up to over the last month? Learn more here. The post States Amend Professional Practice Standards to Incorporate Telehealth appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.
Form W-4 Step 3; What Does It Want?
PayrollOrg
AUGUST 31, 2023
When the IRS released the 2020 Form W-4, Step 3 was titled “Claim Dependents.” The 2023 Form W-4 titles Step 3 as “Claim Dependents and Other Credits.” A question many employees and payroll professionals had beginning with the release of the 2020 Form W-4 was what are acceptable entries for Step 3 from the IRS’s perspective?
Need a vacation? Why Helsinki, Copenhagen and Vienna may cure burnout
Employee Benefit News
AUGUST 31, 2023
IBTM World ranks which cities can offer workers some reprieve from their day-to-day grind.
Helen Burgess: Back to school and the impact on employees
Employee Benefits
AUGUST 30, 2023
It’s nearly that time of year again where parents and their children start planning for the return to or start of school. The school day and the typical 9am to 5pm working schedule are not aligned and parent employees may request to change their start and finish times permanently, or ask to work from home on certain days to allow them to perform their work around school hours, if that is possible in their role.
Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration
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Money After 70: Financial Opportunities and Challenges-Part 2
Money Talk
AUGUST 10, 2023
As noted in last week's post, I am creating a new Money After 70 course for older adults. Below are 10 more changes, opportunities, and challenges for septuagenarians (people aged 70 to 79): Lasts and ROLE Calculations - As people age, their time orientation changes. As I wrote in my book, Flipping a Switch , people start doing return on life expectancy (ROLE) calculations.
They are Ours
Florida Workers' Comp
AUGUST 6, 2023
There have been some great orators over the millenia. I am not one. Billy Shakespeare perceived Marc Antony in that category: "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears. I have come to bury Caesar, not to praise him." Without a doubt, Ronald Reagan was in that category "Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" There are calls to arms, and there are calls to arms.
Guarding the Gateway: Florida Tightens Grip on Electronic Health Records Storage
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
AUGUST 30, 2023
In May 2023, the Florida Legislature amended the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act to add a provision regarding the security and storage of patient information. It took effect on July 1, 2023. To ensure compliance, Florida healthcare providers should review where their electronic patient information is physically maintained. Read more here.
Form W-4 Step 3; What Does It Want?
PayrollOrg
AUGUST 30, 2023
When the IRS released the 2020 Form W-4, Step 3 was titled “Claim Dependents.” The 2023 Form W-4 titles Step 3 as “Claim Dependents and Other Credits.” A question many employees and payroll professionals had beginning with the release of the 2020 Form W-4 was what are acceptable entries for Step 3 from the IRS’s perspective?
4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience
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.
For benefit advisers, smart tech and AI are a stepping stone to better client service
Employee Benefit News
AUGUST 29, 2023
Ed Ligonde of Nava Benefits explains the impact smart tech can have on advisers' work and client impact.
Network Rail withdraws annual bonuses for striking employees
Employee Benefits
AUGUST 30, 2023
Network Rail has withdrawn annual bonuses for staff who went on strike in a long-running dispute about pay, jobs and working conditions. Those who participated in strike action from June 2022 onwards will not receive a performance-related payment this year. This decision is likely to affect up to 20,000 members of the RMT union, whose members took industrial action earlier this year.
Matching Contributions for Qualified Student Loan Payments Under SECURE Act 2.0
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
AUGUST 31, 2023
With the federal student loan debt relief plan ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, more employers are expected to consider offering student loan repayment benefits (covered in Part 1) or retirement plan matching under the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022. The optional […] The post Matching Contributions for Qualified Student Loan Payments Under SECURE Act 2.0 appeared first on Word on Benefits.
They are Ours
Florida Workers' Comp
AUGUST 6, 2023
There have been some great orators over the millenia. I am not one. Billy Shakespeare perceived Marc Antony in that category: "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears. I have come to bury Caesar, not to praise him." Without a doubt, Ronald Reagan was in that category "Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" There are calls to arms, and there are calls to arms.
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